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| Company type | Internet Service Provider |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Shane Thu Aung, Min Swe Hlaing, Thein Than Toe |
| Headquarters | Yangon, Myanmar |
Area served | Nationwide |
| Services | Wire and wireless broadband internet access |
Number of employees | 500+ (FY 2013) [1] |
| Website |
www |
RedLink Communications is a private company headquartered in Yangon, Myanmar. It provides WiMAX broadband internet and other Internet and telecommunications services. Its WiMAX coverage includes areas in Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan [2] Established in 2008, it became the second (after Bagan Cybertech) privately owned Internet service provider in Myanmar. [3]
In December 2010 the company was the first Myanmar ICT/telecom company to get ISO9001:2008 "Quality Management System" certificate, from SGS Myanmar. [4]
History
2008
- RedLink launched WiMax Broadband Wireless & Installation services in Yangon in October.
- It launched WiMax Broadband Services in Mandalay in December 2008.
2009
- Enjoy Web Portal launched [5] and also launched at NetNow Wifi prepaid card in October.
2010
- It signed to build National Long haul IP Digital Microwave Transmission Network Solution Agreement with MPT. [6]
- It provided Wireless access point in Yangon in 2010. [7]
- In October Red Link got ISO Certificate (9001-2008) Awarded for Quality Management System for ICT. [8]
2011
- FTTx [9] (Triple Play Services) launched in Mandalay at March 2011.
- Jointly cooperated with SK Telecom [10] for 802.16e WiMax Network Expansion at June.
- It signed 802.16e WiMAX Expansion Agreement with Yadanarpon Teleport [11] at October.
- It Launched ″WiMAX Service Soft″ in Yangon at December.
2012
- It signed MOU with CAT Telecom, [12] PCCW, [13] NTTCom [14] and SingTel [15] to support the Global Access.
- It launched ″802.16e WiMAX Service Grand″ in Yangon at February 2012.
2013
- It became Official partner with CISCO, [16] Fortinet [17] and Dell [18] at 2013.
- It provided ″WiFi free zones″ in( Yangon and Ngwesaung, one of South East Asia's [19] longest beaches) for the 27th South East Asia Games. [20]
Owners
The company is co-owned by Toe Naing Mann, the advisor to the Speaker of Myanmar's Lower House of Parliament, [21] and sons of Thura Shwe Mann [22] [23] who is Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw, the lower house of the Burmese parliament, since 2011. [24] They were persons related to the previous government of Myanmar, their activities in the European Union were restricted and their assets were subject to be frozen. [23]
In July 2013, European Union re-opened its market to Myanmar because of reform-government. [25] [26]
Shareholders and co-founders are Shane Thu Aung, [27] [28] Thein Than Toe, [29] Min Swe Hlaing. [30]
Business
RedLink introduced ″Prepaid internet cards for access to wireless internet at hotspots″ in December 2009. [31]
In 2009, the company announced the expected launch internet radio from the portals enjoy.com.mm and enjoy.net.mm. [32]
In September 2010 Red Link was among six providers allowed to launch high-speed fiber optics internet services in Yangon (Rangoon). The company introduced the service in Yadanabon in March 2010 and in Mandalay in June 2010. [33] [34][ further explanation needed]
In 27th South East Asia Games, RedLink Communications is provided wireless broadband internet access (WiFi Zones) by cooperating with Cisco Systems Company Ltd. [35]
Other services include web hosting, IP solutions, satellite solutions, VoIP, IPTV, domain name services, for individual and corporate customers. [2]
References
- ^ "RedLink ready for opening - The Nation". Nationmultimedia.com. 2013-06-11. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ a b RedLink website Archived 2012-02-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "The Internet in Burma (1998-2009) " Archived 2010-02-09 at the Wayback Machine, Mizzima News
- ^ Redlink secures ISO certificate, The Myanmar Times, Dec. 13-19, 2010
- ^ "Home". Enjoy.net.mm. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ http://www.mptngw.net.mm/ Myanma Post Telecommunication
- ^ "Myanmar Times: Red Link to up WiFi access points – Nay Zaw Tun". Burmanet. 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ "Redlink secures ISO certificate | Myanmar Times". Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ FTTx
- ^ SK Telecom
- ^ "IIS7". Yatanarponteleport.net.mm. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ CAT Telecom
- ^ PCCW
- ^ "NTTコミュニケーションズ オフィシャルサイト". Ntt.com. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ SingTel
- ^ CISCO
- ^ Fortinet
- ^ United States. "Official Site - The Power To Do More". Dell. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ Southeast Asia
- ^ "Myanmar to set up Wi-Fi free zones during the SEA Games | Peace House Travels & Tours". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ Toe Naing Mann
- ^ "The Coming Cyber War", The Irrawaddy, March 2010, vol. 18 no. 3.
- ^ a b COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 411/2010 of 10 May 2010 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar, Official Journal of the European Union
- ^ Shwe Mann
- ^ europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-695_en.htm/ European Commission - IP/13/695 18/07/2013
- ^ EU opens trade doors to Myanmar
- ^ Shane Thu Aung
- ^ Shane Thu Aung
- ^ Redlink to expand service in joint venture operation
- ^ Min Swe Hlaing
- ^ "Prepaid wireless cards slated for December release", Myanmar Times, Nov. 23-29 2009
- ^ Internet radio on the way: Red Link Myanmar Times, vol 25, no 497, Nov 16-22, 2009
- ^ "Rangoon to launch high-speed internet", Democratic Voice of Burma, September 22, 2010
- ^ Yangon to Get Fibre-Optic Internet Service, September 10, 2010, citing MPT's mpt.net.mm
- ^ RedLink to provide free Wi-Fi for 27th SEA Games
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| |
| Company type | Internet Service Provider |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Shane Thu Aung, Min Swe Hlaing, Thein Than Toe |
| Headquarters | Yangon, Myanmar |
Area served | Nationwide |
| Services | Wire and wireless broadband internet access |
Number of employees | 500+ (FY 2013) [1] |
| Website |
www |
RedLink Communications is a private company headquartered in Yangon, Myanmar. It provides WiMAX broadband internet and other Internet and telecommunications services. Its WiMAX coverage includes areas in Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan [2] Established in 2008, it became the second (after Bagan Cybertech) privately owned Internet service provider in Myanmar. [3]
In December 2010 the company was the first Myanmar ICT/telecom company to get ISO9001:2008 "Quality Management System" certificate, from SGS Myanmar. [4]
History
2008
- RedLink launched WiMax Broadband Wireless & Installation services in Yangon in October.
- It launched WiMax Broadband Services in Mandalay in December 2008.
2009
- Enjoy Web Portal launched [5] and also launched at NetNow Wifi prepaid card in October.
2010
- It signed to build National Long haul IP Digital Microwave Transmission Network Solution Agreement with MPT. [6]
- It provided Wireless access point in Yangon in 2010. [7]
- In October Red Link got ISO Certificate (9001-2008) Awarded for Quality Management System for ICT. [8]
2011
- FTTx [9] (Triple Play Services) launched in Mandalay at March 2011.
- Jointly cooperated with SK Telecom [10] for 802.16e WiMax Network Expansion at June.
- It signed 802.16e WiMAX Expansion Agreement with Yadanarpon Teleport [11] at October.
- It Launched ″WiMAX Service Soft″ in Yangon at December.
2012
- It signed MOU with CAT Telecom, [12] PCCW, [13] NTTCom [14] and SingTel [15] to support the Global Access.
- It launched ″802.16e WiMAX Service Grand″ in Yangon at February 2012.
2013
- It became Official partner with CISCO, [16] Fortinet [17] and Dell [18] at 2013.
- It provided ″WiFi free zones″ in( Yangon and Ngwesaung, one of South East Asia's [19] longest beaches) for the 27th South East Asia Games. [20]
Owners
The company is co-owned by Toe Naing Mann, the advisor to the Speaker of Myanmar's Lower House of Parliament, [21] and sons of Thura Shwe Mann [22] [23] who is Speaker of the Pyithu Hluttaw, the lower house of the Burmese parliament, since 2011. [24] They were persons related to the previous government of Myanmar, their activities in the European Union were restricted and their assets were subject to be frozen. [23]
In July 2013, European Union re-opened its market to Myanmar because of reform-government. [25] [26]
Shareholders and co-founders are Shane Thu Aung, [27] [28] Thein Than Toe, [29] Min Swe Hlaing. [30]
Business
RedLink introduced ″Prepaid internet cards for access to wireless internet at hotspots″ in December 2009. [31]
In 2009, the company announced the expected launch internet radio from the portals enjoy.com.mm and enjoy.net.mm. [32]
In September 2010 Red Link was among six providers allowed to launch high-speed fiber optics internet services in Yangon (Rangoon). The company introduced the service in Yadanabon in March 2010 and in Mandalay in June 2010. [33] [34][ further explanation needed]
In 27th South East Asia Games, RedLink Communications is provided wireless broadband internet access (WiFi Zones) by cooperating with Cisco Systems Company Ltd. [35]
Other services include web hosting, IP solutions, satellite solutions, VoIP, IPTV, domain name services, for individual and corporate customers. [2]
References
- ^ "RedLink ready for opening - The Nation". Nationmultimedia.com. 2013-06-11. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ a b RedLink website Archived 2012-02-10 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "The Internet in Burma (1998-2009) " Archived 2010-02-09 at the Wayback Machine, Mizzima News
- ^ Redlink secures ISO certificate, The Myanmar Times, Dec. 13-19, 2010
- ^ "Home". Enjoy.net.mm. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ http://www.mptngw.net.mm/ Myanma Post Telecommunication
- ^ "Myanmar Times: Red Link to up WiFi access points – Nay Zaw Tun". Burmanet. 2010-12-22. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ "Redlink secures ISO certificate | Myanmar Times". Archived from the original on June 16, 2012. Retrieved September 22, 2011.
- ^ FTTx
- ^ SK Telecom
- ^ "IIS7". Yatanarponteleport.net.mm. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ CAT Telecom
- ^ PCCW
- ^ "NTTコミュニケーションズ オフィシャルサイト". Ntt.com. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ SingTel
- ^ CISCO
- ^ Fortinet
- ^ United States. "Official Site - The Power To Do More". Dell. Retrieved 2016-05-03.
- ^ Southeast Asia
- ^ "Myanmar to set up Wi-Fi free zones during the SEA Games | Peace House Travels & Tours". Archived from the original on June 6, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ Toe Naing Mann
- ^ "The Coming Cyber War", The Irrawaddy, March 2010, vol. 18 no. 3.
- ^ a b COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 411/2010 of 10 May 2010 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 194/2008 renewing and strengthening the restrictive measures in respect of Burma/Myanmar, Official Journal of the European Union
- ^ Shwe Mann
- ^ europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-13-695_en.htm/ European Commission - IP/13/695 18/07/2013
- ^ EU opens trade doors to Myanmar
- ^ Shane Thu Aung
- ^ Shane Thu Aung
- ^ Redlink to expand service in joint venture operation
- ^ Min Swe Hlaing
- ^ "Prepaid wireless cards slated for December release", Myanmar Times, Nov. 23-29 2009
- ^ Internet radio on the way: Red Link Myanmar Times, vol 25, no 497, Nov 16-22, 2009
- ^ "Rangoon to launch high-speed internet", Democratic Voice of Burma, September 22, 2010
- ^ Yangon to Get Fibre-Optic Internet Service, September 10, 2010, citing MPT's mpt.net.mm
- ^ RedLink to provide free Wi-Fi for 27th SEA Games