iDirect Technologies
Gains USDA/RUS Acceptance for Hub and Netmodem II Plus
(11 July 2005) iDirect
Technologies, a privately held company that designs, develops, and markets
bi-directional satellite-based broadband access solutions, has been granted
product acceptance by the Rural Utilities Services (RUS), making iDirect the
first and only RUS listed VSAT solution.
The RUS works
to increase rural residents' economic opportunities and improve their quality
of life. Their acceptance of iDirect equipment will open new avenues of
communication for rural America, bringing residents access to the highest
quality broadband services and VoIP capabilities in the satellite industry.
"All of us at iDirect are excited for the opportunity to see our
technology used in this market," said Bruce Bednarski, senior vice president of
business development at iDirect Technologies. "It is very gratifying to know
that our products will be widely available to help rural residents gain access
to quality broadband telephone and internet services. Rural residents and
businesses have some of the most demanding user requirements, which is why it's
important for them to have access to high quality products that are suited to
meet those demands. The iDirect platform is the preferred solution to replace
legacy Basic Exchange Telephone Radio Service Systems (BETRS) as it provides
everything from basic voice to broadband internet access."
The RUS
Telecommunications Program assists the private sector in developing, planning
and financing the construction of telecommunications infrastructure in rural
America. Under the program, rural telephone companies can obtain a series of
loans, grants or a combination of the two that will allow them to build,
maintain and operate telecommunications equipment. With the addition of iDirect
equipment to the product acceptance list, service providers will not only have
access to this tested solution, they will have financial assistance to help
make it widely available to the rural customers who will benefit from it the
most.
Now, RUS accepted iDirect products can be purchased and
installed using RUS loans or grants, bringing high quality broadband access to
rural America at a low cost. iDirect broadband access has the highest TCP/IP
throughputs in the industry with up to 18 Mb/s, as well as the most powerful
QoS in the industry, capable of providing toll quality VoIP. Access to this
technology can help deliver the next generation of broadband networks to rural
American beyond any geographic constraints.
About iDirect
Technologies
iDirect Technologies designs, develops, and markets
satellite-based broadband access solutions targeted at the enterprise,
government, carrier and educational sectors that have the need for fast,
flexible, and geographically dispersed two-way internet/intranet access. The
company has developed technology solutions that combine high performance,
world-wide availability, and ease of installation, high reliability, and low
cost to end customers. In addition, iDirect solutions offer unprecedented
efficiencies, increased revenue opportunities and higher per customer gross
margins to satellite network operators. iDirect operates its corporate
headquarters in Herndon, Virginia and has regional offices in Europe, Asia, and
covering Latin America.
(source: iDirect Technologies)