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MapleNet Partners with CallComm, Inc. to Provide Broadband Wireless in Africa

GOSHEN, IN- MapleNet, Inc. was recently contracted by CallComm, Inc. to provide consulting and engineering services for a wireless project in N'Djamena, Chad. The first phase of the project has been completed- with a fully operating fixed broadband wireless multipoint system serving businesses in the capital. Future project phases will include increasing coverage in Chad to other Cities and expanding service into other countries in Africa.

As with many African cities, N'Djamena's business community has growing connectivity needs that outpace the capabilities of the existing infrastructure. By deploying a fixed wireless solution, CallComm and MapleNet have been able to bring a broadband offering to market quickly and cost-effectively. Prior to the introduction of fixed wireless broadband, companies in N'Djamena were limited to dial-up connectivity or installing costly VSAT connections.

"Our growing user base covers a wide range of organization types: education, government, private enterprise, hotels and cybercafés," explains Simon Bray, President of CallComm. "Access to affordable broadband is a powerful economic and community development tool for Chad."

In advance of the first phase deployment, MapleNet's engineers worked closely with CallComm to develop a product suite to match the service needs of N'Djamena's user base. MapleNet also provided training, pricing models and remote support during installation.
The N'Djamena installation will serve as a model for MapleNet and CallComm for expansion projects in other population centers in Africa.

About CallComm, Inc.

CallComm provides telecommunications and IT consulting services to companies throughout Africa. While wireless broadband and VOIP solutions are the company's main offering, Bray and his associates in Africa are providing computer sales, network integration along with a data center for web and application hosting.

About MapleNet, Inc.

MapleNet is a fixed-wireless engineering and installation firm specializing in turn-key wireless systems and tower construction. The company engineers and deploys high capacity wireless WAN's, WISP's and municipal wireless systems.