France Telecom R&D Deploys Aperto BWA Pilot

France Telecom R&D has launched a pilot broadband wireless access network in France using Aperto Networks' 802.16-class 3.5 GHz licensed frequency PacketWave systems. PacketWave is currently used for Wi-Fi backhaul, for high-speed Internet access, and direct broadband access to customers. It will then expand to provide broadband access for schools, local government, small and medium enterprises in this western region of France. http://www.apertonet.com