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TIL-TEK Antennas Signs Supply Agreement
with Look Communications
Kemptville, Ontario
October 5, 2000
TIL-TEK Antennas Inc., a leader in the design and
manufacture of custom sectored antenna products and a wholly owned subsidiary
of Wi-LAN Inc., an innovator of high-speed wireless data/Internet communications,
today announced the signing of a supply agreement with Look Communications
Inc., a leading broadband provider offering Internet services, Web-based
solutions and digital television. Under the terms of the agreement TIL-TEK
will supply Look with antennas and antenna products for initial deployment
in Ontario and Quebec.
"In TIL-TEK, we found a supplier capable of designing and building
antennas to meet our specifications," said David Parkes, President
and CEO of Look Communications. "These antennas will enable us to
provide our customers with the industry's most efficient and cost effective
wireless network."
Using TIL-TEK antennas, Look Communications is building a wireless network
to service its customers throughout Canada. The contract includes the
supply of antennas in the 2.1 to 2.7 GHz range with delivery scheduled
for October of this year. The order encompasses the design, manufacture
and supply of three different types of MDS antennas with initial deployment
at various sites throughout Look's coverage areas across Canada.
"This contract confirms TIL-TEK's expertise in the design and manufacture
of antennas and antenna products," said Steve Tilston, TIL-TEK president.
"Being a preferred provider of antennas for Look Communications further
establishes our company and our commitment to providing the highest quality,
and most cost-effective antennas in the marketplace today."
"This is a win-win situation for everyone involved," said Hatim
Zaghloul, Wi-LAN chairman and CEO. "Having the opportunity to integrate
these antennas with wireless networks like Look Communications' network
is a shining example of TIL-TEK's growing presence in the marketplace
and our ability to understand and deliver on our customer's requirements
for use in antenna designs."
About Look Communications:
Look Communications Inc. (CDNX: LKC) is a leading wireless broadband
carrier, delivering a full spectrum of communications services including
digital television distribution, high speed Internet access and Web-related
services. Through its advanced MDS technology (Multipoint Distribution
System), Look provides superior, digital entertainment services to homes
across Quebec and Ontario. Look's Internet service, formerly known as
Internet Direct, is available throughout Canada and has established itself
as one of Canada's largest independent service providers offering both
high speed and dial-up Internet access, in addition to other Web-based
applications.
Look Communications is a Canadian company whose principal shareholders
are Telesystem Ltd., Teleglobe Inc., Covington Wireless Communications
(Ontario) Ltd. and GTC Transcontinental Group Ltd. The company is listed
on the Canadian Venture Exchange under the symbol LKC.
About TIL-TEK Antennas Inc.:
For over 20 years, TIL-TEK has been a leader in the design and manufacture
of cost-effective, high-quality antenna products. The company, established
in 1979 to provide research and development in new antenna technologies
for both government and industry, has become a leader in providing global
customers with products and services that meet and exceed their specific
requirements, at an affordable price. With manufacturing facilities in
Kemptville, Ontario, Canada and Sao Paulo, Brazil, and representation
worldwide, TIL-TEK has supplied antennas in over 80 countries for a variety
of major wireless projects. More information about TIL-TEK can be found
at http://www.til-tek.com/.
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