Hay Systems Limited (HSL) announced development of its own 1800MHz GSM femtocell product. The Scottish GSM network operator was originally an SMS message gateway service and expanded its services to include roaming and core network operations. It has its own licence to operate in the GSM/DECT guard band at 1800MHz for indoor purposes. Several of its systems have been developed inhouse, and are available for re-sale to other operators.

The femtocell will be 2G GSM technology, supporting data services through GPRS and EDGE which typically offer up to 384kbit/s. Initially targeted at 1800MHz spectrum band, future versions could include 900MHz and thus be applicable to niche operators who have bought the spare guard band spectrum, such as that sold recently in the UK.

Availability is expected towards the end of 2008, with some of the development being outsourced to third parties.

Announced in April 2008 that their product roadmap includes adding 3G capability to the device.

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