StratosMAX II™

StratosMAX II provides last mile radio access service in the GOM using WiMAX technology provided over the FCC licensed 2.5GHz and 2.3GHz spectrum.

Built on Stratos’ industry leading digital microwave backbone network, StratosMAX II provides high broadband speeds with very low latency at rates competitive with VSAT alternatives. In addition, StratosMAX II includes built in service continuity using VSAT failover back-up facilities.

Combining these features of low latency and fully diverse backbone, WiMAX radio technology using licensed spectrum, service continuity, at competitive rates, StratosMAX II creates an unparalleled product offering in the Gulf of Mexico.

Advantages

High Speed: superior bandwidth capabilities over existing last mile products in the Gulf of Mexico
Low Latency: maintains service reliability providing maximum voice and data quality
Reliable Network: industry-leading microwave backbone system offers a robust, reliable, and cost effective network
Maximum performance: control outside interference via Stratos-owned licensed frequency spectrum: 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz
Cost effective: higher bandwidth at comparable cost to Point to Point microwave and VSAT
Long-term Investment: favorable future evolution path

Service Offerings

Choose from a number of speeds and service combinations to meet your performance and cost requirements.

Service Description	Data Speed	Service Features	Ideal for
Lite	Up to 512 kbps	2 VoIP Lines	Small and medium operators in GoM that are currently utilizing 128k VSAT
Bronze	Up to 1 Mbps	2 VoIP Lines VSAT Back-up	Standard exploration and production platforms
Silver	Up to 3 Mbps	2 VoIP Lines VSAT Back-up	Larger scale platforms
Gold	Up to 5 Mbps	4 VoIP Lines VSAT Back-up	Data-intensive offshore operations
Nomadic	Up to 1 Mbps	2 VoIP Lines VSAT Back-up	Mobile rigs, lift boats, work boats, energy companies that temporarily set up on different sites.
Custom	Custom fixed-location services that can exceed Gold Level data speeds		Special high speed applications