SARASOTA, Fla., June  17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — xG Technology, Inc. (“xG” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), a developer of wireless communications and spectrum sharing technologies, announced today the successful installation and initial deployment of an xMax broadband network in Escazu, Costa Rica by Itellum, LLC (“Itellum”). This represents the first stage of xMax network deployments that are expected to cover additional areas of Costa Rica, with plans for expansion into other Latin American locations, as announced by xG on May 20, 2015.

The terrain in Costa Rica is primarily a coastal plain separated by rugged mountains and extensive forests, and Escazu is spread out over a hillside overlooking San Jose, the national capital. This type of geography presents many challenges to establishing and maintaining reliable wireless services.

xMax was designed to assure reliable wireless communications in difficult and diverse operating environments, whether they be the result of challenging topologies, interference (both natural and manmade) or other adverse deployment conditions. This makes it ideal for the wide variety of terrain and conditions encountered throughout Latin America.

Tim Foss, CEO of Itellum (one of the four companies participating in the xMax deployment), said, “We are pleased to report the successful completion of the first stage of the xMax deployment in Costa Rica. Despite operating in a high-density urban environment, we are obtaining excellent coverage using xG Technology networking equipment deployed as both fixed and mobile infrastructure. In addition, performance has exceeded expectations, and we are already achieving full system throughput of approximately 2 Mbps. We look forward to extending the network throughout Costa Rica, and we are developing plans for deployment in additional countries in the region.”

George Schmitt, CEO and Board Chairman of xG Technology, said, “This successful initial deployment inCosta Rica further demonstrates the value of xG’s technology in a wide variety of operating environments, both in the U.S as well as in foreign markets. While we are already seeing impressive throughput in the xMax system, forthcoming releases of our software-defined radio platform will offer our customers even more opportunities for tailoring their bandwidth and other options to their exact requirements.”

Mr. Schmitt continued. “From providing a high level of reliability in demanding situations, to overcoming gaps in coverage and capabilities in traditional systems, xMax excels in delivering and extending wireless services efficiently and economically where not previously possible. This will be extremely beneficial in parts of the world that lack access to high-performance, low-cost broadband services.”