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

[dfarber <dfarber () me com>]

Begin forwarded message:
From: "D.H. van der Woude" <dhvanderwoude () gmail com>
Date: 22 June 2010 05:47:35 AM
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


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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)

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[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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