EWA and Space Data Agreement Provides Streamlined Access to National Block of Spectrum : Agreement Announced at Enterprise Wireless 2009
Chandler, AZ
November 5, 2009
Enterprise Wireless Alliance (EWA) announced an agreement with Space Data®, to make approximately 2 MHz of 900 MHz nationwide NPCS spectrum available to members and customers. This unencumbered, clean spectrum is suitable for flexible use including Machine to Machine (M2M), traditional PTT, and digital technologies for voice, Push to Talk (PTT) or broadband and video and can be leased or purchased through EWA.
"EWA routinely responds to spectrum availability requests from manufacturers, wireless sales and service providers and large enterprise users of radio spectrum", explained Mark E. Crosby, President and CEO of EWA. "EWA brings expertise in creating a database for the Space Data spectrum and valuable spectrum management services including automated frequency coordination. This Space Data spectrum will be of great interest and a valuable asset to EWA members and customers."
"EWA's well earned reputation for spectrum expertise, from identifying frequency availability to ensuring best and highest use, is among the reasons we created this partnership," according to Jerry Knoblach, Chairman and CEO, Space Data. "We are enthusiastic about EWA's national presence, unique expertise and broad access to potential customers."
Space Data is the largest holder of NPCS 900 MHz spectrum licenses in the US. The leader in near space communications, Space Data's SkySite®, platforms provide wide area coverage from altitudes of 65,000 to 100,000 feet. SkySites provide coverage footprints of over 400 miles in diameter (over 125,000 square miles per site) in areas where traditional terrestrial based networks are not available or practical and satellite services are cost prohibitive. Space Data's near space technology is routinely used in military applications to extend the range of tactical communications. Space Data offers digital PTT, data and interconnect services utilizing iDEN technology to enterprise users through its switch facilities on customer held or Space Data spectrum. Additional information is available at www.spacedata.net.
EWA is an FCC-certified frequency advisory committee that provides license preparation, spectrum management and associated services to business enterprises, public safety entities and wireless sales and service organizations. Membership within EWA is open to users of wireless communications systems, manufacturers, system operators and service organizations. EWA publishes its e-newsletter Insider, provides regulatory updates, publishes Enterprise Wireless magazine, offers the Enterprise Wireless Solutions Center and convenes an annual conference with a technology showcase for new wireless products and business operations sessions. The 2009 show will be held from November 4-6 at the Westin Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information about membership and services is available at www.enterprisewireless.org.
Media Contacts:
Tim Ayers: 202-422-5048; tim@ayersassociates.net
Company Contacts:
Rhett Grotzinger: 480-722-2133; rgrotzinger@spacedata.net