corDECT is the Wireless Access System developed by Midas Communication Technologies and the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. corDECT is the Wireless Access System developed by Midas Communication Technologies and the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. corDECT provides a complete wireless access solution for new and expanding telecommunication networks with seamless integration of both voice and Internet services. corDECT provides a complete wireless access solution for new and expanding telecommunication networks with seamless integration of both voice and Internet services. It is the only cost-effective Wireless Local Loop (WLL) system in the world today that provides simultaneous toll- quality voice and 35 or 70 kbps Internet access to wireless subscribers. It is the only cost-effective Wireless Local Loop (WLL) system in the world today that provides simultaneous toll- quality voice and 35 or 70 kbps Internet access to wireless subscribers.

A local loop or an Access Network (AN) used to consist of a pair of copper wires connecting the subscriber at home or office to the nearest exchange. The local loop length in urban areas during the 80’s was typically as long as 6 to 8 km. It was an expensive approach.

Figure : Access Network in the 90’s

Conceptual Access System providing simultaneous voice and Internet connectivity. SU: Subscriber Unit ; AC: Access Centre

Figure : corDECT Wireless Local Loop

Figure : CBS remoted to DIU through BSD