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October 06, 2008
Motorola Wins Pakistan WiMax Contract
By Anil Sharma, TMCnet Contributor
Motorola (News - Alert), Inc. reportedly has won a multi-year WiMax contract with wi-tribe Pakistan limited, a new wireless broadband Internet provider, to enter the country.
Under the contract, Motorola would supply infrastructure and a comprehensive services package that will enable cost-effective, compelling wireless broadband services for wi-tribe’s customers.
It will also supply WAP 400 WiMax access point that includes diversity multiple-input multiple-output antenna capabilities for indoor penetration.
Motorola will begin deploying wi-tribe’s WiMax network this month in the 3.5GHz spectrum. Commercial launch is expected during 2009. Motorola will supply award-winning equipment from its WiMax portfolio including the WAP 400 WiMax access point, which features diversity MIMO antenna capabilities to enable strong indoor penetration.
“WiMax will become a driving force in Pakistan. This is why Motorola stands at the forefront of such an important industry standard that enables progressive service providers such as wi-tribe to launch high-speed, rich, yet affordable communications services,” said Ali Amer, vice president of sales in the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan region for Motorola Home & Networks Mobility.
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make the mobile experiences possible. The company’s portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of $36.6 billion in 2007.
“WiMax is changing the way people are connecting and is opening doors to a new world of opportunities,” said Mohammad Sadiq, chief executive officer of wi-tribe Pakistan Ltd. “We will be offering high-speed Internet that is simple, affordable, and a portable alternative to fixed broadband. The Motorola WiMax solution frees customers from the fixed line services.”
Wi-tribe Pakistan Limited is a joint venture between Qatar Telecom and Saudi Arabia’s A.A. Turki Group of Companies.
Wi-tribe officials say theirs s both the easiest and funkiest online community to join and connect with the world. Across The Qtel (News - Alert) Group’s footprint that stretches from North Africa to the South Pacific, wi-tribe can deliver cost-effective Internet access to emerging markets: becoming a driver of growth in connectivity.
Ground-breaking WiMax technology allows instant connection to the Internet through satellite technology. Wi-tribe has its corporate office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with Jordan becoming the first wi-tribe enabled market in 2008.
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Anil Sharma is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Anil's articles, please visit his columnist page.
Edited by Michael Dinan
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