Pipex trial customers in Milton Keynes get wireless broadband

The first trial customers have been connected to Pipex’s Wireless network operating using WiMAX in the pilot phase of the rollout.

Pipex and Milton Keynes council are working together to deliver broadband and IP-based services over multiple local networks and technologies in the city.  The service is planned to be made available commercially in 2007 in Milton Keynes and in other cities.

The Pipex Wireless service is a combined venture between Pipex and Intel Capital, a division of Intel Corporation, with technology partners including Wireless provider Airspan and Telecoms company Ericsson.

Steven Jewell Head of IT at Milton Keynes said in a statement, “We expect, the capability that WiMAX will be able to provide to remote and home workers will be an essential element in the established growth plans for Milton Keynes.”

Mike Read, Chief Executive Officer, Pipex Wireless, said “We’re delighted to get Milton Keynes’ residents and businesses working on WiMAX broadband.  Our WiMAX service offers a secure, highly flexible platform for broadband and voice services, which we aim to rollout further around the town in 2007. By working with Milton Keynes Council and our other technology partners, including Airspan and Ericsson, we have the ability to make hooking up to a wireless world a reality.”