ERF Wireless, Schlumberger to deliver wireless broadband in North America

Offshore staff

HOUSTON -- ERF Wireless and Schlumberger have entered into an exclusive agreement for delivery of wireless broadband services throughout North America. Schlumberger will extend the footprint of its IPresence and IPerformer services using ERF Wireless comprehensive high-speed low-latency wireless and WiMAX coverage.

Under the contract terms, Schlumberger will exclusively resell wireless broadband and WiMAX terrestrial communications products and services from ERF Wireless in the North American oil and gas market.

ERF Wireless began its high-speed wireless broadband services to the oil and gas industry by mobilizing its Mobile Broadband Trailer System (MBTS) to active drilling sites.

The ERF Wireless Network delivers real-time data and high-speed Internet bandwidth to remote drilling, production, and pipeline facilities. ERF Wireless' high-speed bandwidth also enables Voice Over IP, video conferencing, security surveillance, and monitoring systems to protect employees, the environment, and on-site assets.

01/16/2009