Excelcomindo to provide wireless Net

JAKARTA (JP): PT Excelcomindo, Indonesia's third largest mobile carrier, will use the Openwave (TM) Mobile Access Gateway to provide the first wireless Internet service in Indonesia on its GSM networks using a complete solution comprised of all WAP- based infrastructure components and applications.

Openwave Systems Inc., the worldwide leader of open IP-based communications infrastructure software and applications, announced on Thursday that the new service, branded as "proXL W@P," enables Excelcomindo's excelcom(TM) subscribers to access a broad range of WAP-based wireless Internet services, including email, personal information management services, such as personal organizers and calendaring functions, as well as sports scores, weather forecasts and driving directions.

The service also provides such localized content as financial news through IndoExchange and Makindo CyberTrade, search capabilities through LycosAsia and Yahoo!, travel and reservation services through Trvlwap.com, package tracking services through DHL and FedEx, and entertainment information, the California- based company said in a statement.

"Excelcomindo is a true leader in being first to market innovative communications solutions in Indonesia," said Agung Laksono, General Manager of Value Added Services at Excelcomindo.

"With Openwave's robust product offering, we were able to quickly deliver key wireless data solutions that meets our rapidly growing customer base needs."

Excelcomindo chose the Openwave solution for its scalability and carrier-grade reliability. Using this WAP platform, Excelcomindo has the flexibility to accommodate new applications and growth, while leading the charge in the Indonesian wireless Internet market.

"This agreement further exemplifies Openwave's leadership in delivering scalable, reliable and feature-rich WAP services to leading wireless carriers around the world. We are delighted to be the first to bring the best of the Internet to mobile phones in Indonesia," said Paul Adkins, General Manager of Openwave Systems, Asia Pacific.

Excelcomindo is the 3rd largest and fastest growing GSM cellular operator in Indonesia.

Currently Excelcomindo's coverage reaches almost all of the major cities in Java, Bali, Lombok, Medan, Batam, and Bintan. it also has roaming partners in 57 countries with 115 operators and established relationship with operator using the GSM 1800, GSM 900 and PCS 1900 transmission standards.