Motorola has signed a multi-year WiMAX contract with wi-tribe Pakistan limited, a joint venture between Qatar Telecom (Qtel) and Saudi Arabia’s A.A. Turki Group of Companies (ATCO). The company will supply infrastructure and a comprehensive services package that will enable cost-effective, wireless broadband services for wi-tribe’s customers. Via this system wi-tribe aims to deliver instant wireless broadband connectivity from North Africa across the Middle East and up to Asia.
Motorola will begin deploying the operator’s WiMAX network from this month in the 3.5 GHz spectrum, with the commercial launch expected during 2009. The company will supply equipment from its WiMAX portfolio including the WAP 400 WiMAX access point, which features diversity MIMO antenna capabilities to enable strong indoor penetration.
“WiMAX is changing the way people are connecting and is opening doors to a new world of opportunities,” said Mohammad Sadiq, CEO of wi-tribe Pakistan limited. “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.”
Ali Amer, vice president sales, Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility, added, “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.”