WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, N.C. – Surfmasters, Inc., an Internet Services Provider, has contracted with IVI Communications of Los Angeles, CA. to build a high-speed wireless Internet network at Wrightsville Beach, N.C.

IVI Communications will receive $90,000 for the project, the company said in a release.

Surfmasters already provides Internet access delivered via cable in Wrightsville and in the Outer Banks.

The wireless network will utilize wireless microwave technology known as WiMax.

IVI will utilize Motorola equipment to build the network.

“We knew what the city wanted and believed that WiMAX was the answer,” said Rick Tedder, president of Surfmasters. “We needed a company that could turn the concept into reality. I met IBC at a tradeshow and instantly recognized that they had the credentials to get our network up and running.”

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