Motorola today announced a contract with Wateen Telecom-Pakistan for the supply of 198,000 end-user WiMAX customer premises equipment (CPE) devices for both indoor and outdoor use. Motorola WiMAX 802.16e CPEs will provide wireless broadband in one of the fastest developing telecoms markets.
Wateen Telecom’s nationwide WiMAX network was built using Motorola’s basestations. The CPE devices will provide both telephony and fast internet access for subscribers in Pakistan. Wateen Telecom is launching Broadband Internet services via DSL, Cable and WiMax in 22 Major cities of Pakistan.
“The availability of our WiMAX network is a major milestone for Wateen Telecom and for the telecommunications potential of developing economies. Our network puts Wateen at the global forefront of the WiMAX telecoms industry. Motorola’s capabilities to effectively deliver WiMAX 802.16e solutions and CPEs ahead of the industry and our early adoption of this technology has given us the opportunity to be the first to offer WiMAX 802.16e-based broadband voice and data services in Pakistan,” said Tariq Malik, chief executive officer, Wateen Telecom.
With the network now operational, Motorola says their wi4 family of WiMAX CPE devices will enable consumers and businesses in Pakistan to plug in a device and receive an instant and reliable network connection.
Wateen Telecom is the Abu Dhabi Group’s latest communication investment in Pakistan, after the successful launch of Warid Telecom which provides mobile GSM services to over 10 million customers in 145 cities across Pakistan. Wateen Telecom is set up to become the leading “Carrier’s Carrier” providing services based on quality, reliability and affordability in the communication and media sector.
Motorola says they have some 15 WiMAX contracts in 38 countries, including 44 active trials.
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