National security concerns lead to close down of WiMax operation in Amsterdam

[Dave Farber <dfarber () me com>]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "D.H. van der Woude" <dhvanderwoude () gmail com>
> Date: June 22, 2010 5:47:35 AM EDT
> To: dave () farber net
> Subject: National security concerns lead to close down of WiMax operation in Amsterdam

> For IP, if you want it.
>
>
> The number of customers Aerea is a very well kept secret. Rumor has it that never raised above the double digits, 
> because of quite bad signal strength indoors as well as abominable upload speeds & latency. Wimax was never rolled 
> out to more than the city centre of Amsterdam. 
>
> However, already in February this year former Aerea CEO  Van der Vlist stated that she no longer believed in WiMax. 
> Link in Dutch, use Google translate 
> http://www.computable.nl/artikel/ict_topics/netwerken/3270162/1276932/topvrouw-alcatellucent-gelooft-niet-in-wimax.html
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Aerea / Worldmax Announce Mailinglist <aerea-announce () lists worldmax nl>
> Date: 2010/6/22
> Subject: [Aerea-announce] Beëindiging dienstverlening aerea
> To: aerea-announce () lists worldmax nl
>
> (Dutch text)
>
> ----------------------
> [english version]
>
> Dear Customer
>
> We are very sorry to inform you that we had to decide to end our networking services as of the 1st of August this 
> year. The “aerea” service will come to a close. However Worldmax will continue providing service until that date. 
>
> At the close of 2009 the Dutch government informed Worldmax that the Department of Defense had experienced 
> interference from the wireless network in Amsterdam. In the interest of national security our license for wireless 
> internet communication would be severely restricted. This has led to a court case at the end of last year. Parties 
> however have agreed to settle out of court.
>
> As a result of this settlement Worldmax does not have the original potential of its license at its disposal anymore, 
> and therefore cannot implement its plans for the Netherlands. This leaves us with no other option then to close the 
> network. 
>
> July 2010 will be our last month of operations. We are currently engaged in conversation with parties which may be 
> able to offer you a comparable service. However this will put you under no obligation. You are free to sign any 
> contract with any other provider, if so desired.
>
> The collection of fees for the month of July has taken place this 16th of June. We will not collect any more fees. 
> You may have agreed to a longer period of service in order to receive a free dongle or modem. Worldmax releases you 
> from this obligation. 
>
> You can send the dongle or modem back without cost to “BNS, Antwoordnummer 42, 4100 VP Vianen”. After the close of 
> the network our helpdesk will continue to be available for questions and support for another two weeks. This will be 
> from the 2nd until the 16th of August from 9 in the morning till 12 at noon. 
>
> We are sorry to have to end our service and we thank you for the trust you gave us as your provider. 
>
> With kind regards
>
>
>
> Keimpe Algra
> Director 
>
>
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