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[July 24, 2008]

VNL Launches Solar-Powered GSM System for Remote / Rural Areas

(Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
Telecom equipment vendor VNL announced the launch of its solar-powered
GSM system, which the company stated will change the telecoms market in
rural areas.

VNL has re-engineered GSM technology to reduce its power requirement
and make it suitable for a rural environment where electricity is
scarce or unavailable.

VNL stated that its WorldGSM system includes base stations that only
need between 50W and 120W of power to operate (compared to 3000 W for a
typical GSM base station). A WorldGSM base station is entirely powered
by solar energy with a 72 hour battery back-up in place (also charged
by solar power).

The system also includes a rural-optimised MSC (Mobile Switching
Centre), and a compact BSC (Base Station Controller), making WorldGSM a
complete, end-to-end GSM network.

VNL said that, with solar power, WorldGSM both reduces the operating
expenses for mobile operators and contributes to a much lower
environmental impact.

VNL CEO, Anil Raj, said, "Telecoms operators and equipment
manufacturers have traditionally failed to deliver GSM to rural areas
for the simple reason that it's just too difficult and ultimately not
sustainable. There's no power, no engineers, no infrastructure, a
difficult terrain, low density - and, most importantly, low subscriber
revenues. VNL's equipment has overcome these challenges and provides
operators with a truly viable way to connect the next billion mobile
users."

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((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd -
http://www.m2.com))
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Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News

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