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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
WestLink Communications Selects TruePosition to Provide Network-based Finder(TM)
BERWYN, Pa., Dec. 16 -- TruePosition(R), Inc., a
leading provider of location-based technologies and solutions, today announced
an agreement to provide its Finder(TM) wireless location system to WestLink
Communications. TruePosition's solution will help the Kansas-based wireless
carrier affordably meet the Federal Communications Commission's E-911 Phase II
mandate as well as enable WestLink's network for future location-based
services (LBS).
Deployment of TruePosition's solution throughout WestLink's GSM network is
scheduled to begin in early 2005. WestLink's wireless footprint covers more
than 5,000 square miles in their predominately rural market. Location-
enabling such a network both for the purposes of consumer safety and for LBS
presented the carrier with significant challenges. "WestLink is deeply
committed to the safety of our customers and the ongoing improvement of our
network. And, we continuously seek creative ways to grow our revenue streams
and add value to our subscriber base," said Bill Hayden, Director of
WestLink's Wireless Operations. "This year, TruePosition has clearly emerged
as the leading vendor for E-911 Phase II solutions and we are delighted to be
working with them to deliver a much-needed service to our customers."
Since TruePosition's Uplink Time Difference of Arrival (U-TDOA)-based
Finder System is a network-based wireless location technology, WestLink is
able to offer E-911 services to their GSM subscribers without requiring them
to replace or modify their current phones.
"TruePosition understands the critical nature of satisfying the E-911
Phase II requirements and location-based services needs of the wireless
operators," stated Chris Polito, TruePosition's Vice President of Sales. "We
have deployed our Finder wireless location system in most of the major markets
in the United States and bring the same level of commitment and benefits to
the rural operator community. This solution, which is optimized to address
the unique requirements of rural markets such as those covered by WestLink, is
a testament to our commitment to all market segments, regardless of geography
or subscriber density. TruePosition's system will surely help WestLink in
meeting its regulatory obligations and also with its pursuit of new sources of
income. We are thrilled to add WestLink to our growing list of carrier-
customers."
Since mid-2004, TruePosition has announced two similar agreements with
rural carriers including Iowa-based i wireless and Colorado-based Viaero
Wireless.
About TruePosition, Inc.
TruePosition is the world's largest company solely dedicated to the
development and implementation of wireless location products and services,
providing a complete end-to-end solution to support the wireless location
needs for several markets and industries.
TruePosition offers the broadest base of wireless location products and
services. With standards compliant technologies, TruePosition's solutions
uniquely support all leading positioning methods and operate with network
equipment from all of the major infrastructure vendors.
In addition to industry leading technologies, TruePosition supports all
levels of the wireless location value chain. Whether it's location systems
design, position determining equipment, applications, or maintenance and
support, TruePosition's turnkey offering makes it easy to capitalize on the
opportunities that wireless location makes possible.
TruePosition's location solutions provide the performance and quality of
service requirements for all location-based services. A flexible, demand-
driven approach makes TruePosition the premier partner for implementing and
delivering location-based services for consumer, enterprise and government
markets.
TruePosition is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation
(NYSE: L, LMC.B).
For more information, visit http://www.trueposition.com.
About Pioneer Communications
Originally established as an independent telephone cooperative more than
fifty years ago, today Pioneer Communications delivers a comprehensive array
of technologically advanced telecommunications services to communities across
western Kansas. In addition to local wireline telephone service, Pioneer
Communications offers wireless PCS, cable television services, and Internet
and data networking solutions. Headquartered in Ulysses, Pioneer
Communications also serves customers from office locations in Hugoton,
Syracuse, Lakin, and Scott City. More information about Pioneer Communications
is available from their website at http://www.pioncomm.net.
About WestLink Communications
WestLink Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pioneer
Communications, was established in 1999 to provide advanced Personal
Communications Services to the rural markets in the western third of Kansas.
WestLink provides voice and data wireless services utilizing GSM technology,
the worldwide leader of all wireless technologies. With retail locations in
Dodge City, Garden City, Great Bend, and Hays, Kansas, WestLink offers
competitive rate plans and the latest in handset technologies. More
information is available from their website at http://www.westlinkcom.com.
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