GoNet Systems Beamforming Wi-Fi Deployed by Brazilian Telecom Service Operator Oi

GoNet Systems Provided Outdoor Wi-Fi Coverage in the Famous Rio de Janeiro Beaches: Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema

TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GoNet Systems, a leading provider of beamforming Wi-Fi solutions for cellular operators and service providers, announced today that it’s outdoor Wi-Fi solution has been deployed by Oi, the pioneer company in the provision of bundled services in Brazil, to provide Wi-Fi in the country. GoNet Systems xRF beamforming access points deliver broadband wireless services along the Copacabana, Leblon and Ipanema beaches in Rio de Janeiro as well as the city of Salvador, Bahia.

“With cellular data increasing at such a fast pace around the world, 3G offload to Wi-Fi is rapidly gaining acceptance as a cost-effective, broadband solution.”

“When we decided to deploy outdoor Wi-Fi network, we knew that performance in the dense and noisy environment would be an issue. However, we built a Wi-Fi network with a superior performance in terms of coverage, capacity and immunity to noise,” said Pedro Ripper, Innovation and New Business director for Oi.

GoNet Systems MBW access points are designed for outdoor deployments in harsh urban conditions. With special channel filters and 90% effective noise mitigation, the MBW access points can be deployed in city centers and co-located with cellular BTSs, WiMAX and other Wi-Fi devices without suffering performance degradation due to noise. Leveraging GoNet Systems xRF beamforming technology, the access points deliver x2-x4 coverage and capacity.

“GoNet Systems is proud to be work with Oi and deploy outdoor Wi-Fi for broadband wireless access and 3G offload in Brazil. Our xRF beamforming solution is specifically designed for tough outdoor environments,” said Merom Harpaz, GoNet Systems VP Sales “With cellular data increasing at such a fast pace around the world, 3G offload to Wi-Fi is rapidly gaining acceptance as a cost-effective, broadband solution.”

About Oi

Oi is a pioneer company in the provision of bundled services in Brazil. A Oi offers local and long-distance voice transmission, mobile telephony, broadband and pay TV. In March 2012, the company had 70,8 million revenue generating units (RGUs). This total includes 44.1 million in personal mobile segment, 18.6 million in residential segment and 8.1 million in business/corporate segment.

For the fourth consecutive year, Oi is part of the ISE - Corporate Sustainability Index portfolio of the BM&F BOVESPA, reflecting the company’s commitment to social responsibility and corporate sustainability. For the second consecutive year, Oi is also part of the IC02 — Carbon Efficiency Index — of the BM&F Bovespa. http://www.oi.com.br

About GoNet Systems

GoNet Systems provides carrier-class, outdoor Wi-Fi solutions to cellular operators and wireless service providers for 3G data offload and Wi-Fi access applications. With beamforming access technology, flexible self-healing mesh architecture and specialized noise filters, GoNet delivers superior coverage and capacity. The company’s MBW and GoBeam platforms have been specifically optimized for deployment alongside 3G, WiMAX and other Wi-FI networks, without suffering from performance degradation due to noise. The dual radio architecture combined with smart antenna technology enable cellular operators and service providers to deliver high data volumes effectively.

GoNet’s headquarters are located in Israel and the company has offices in Brazil, Japan and China. For more information visit our website at www.gonetworks.com.