Motorola Powers Unwired Fiji’s Mobile WiMAX Network
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced today that it has been selected by Unwired Fiji to design and deploy an end-to-end 802.16e-based WiMAX network to upgrade and provide increased capacity to the operator's existing network for expansion of network coverage and capacity. The deployment allows Unwired Fiji to offer advanced broadband services supported by Motorola’s carrier-grade communications equipment and services, strengthening the operator’s leading market position in the region. Unwired Fiji, the country’s first wireless broadband Internet service provider, is dedicated to building a nationwide, state-of-the-art telecommunications network, offering full Internet services and bringing the media mobility experiences to home users and businesses. The WiMAX network deployment is expected to be completed in 2009, and the operator plans to launch services progressively this year.
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Motorola Receives WiMAX Forum® Certification for Three 2.5GHz Products
 Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that it has received the WiMAX Forum Certified™ seal of approval for two of its customer premises equipment devices (CPE) and one WiMAX™ access point. With this recognition, Motorola’s 2.5GHz CPEi 25150 (data only), its award-winning CPEi 25750 (data and Voice over IP), and its WiMAX Access Point (WAP) 25600 solution join Motorola’s portfolio of WiMAX Forum Certified products. Motorola’s WAP 25400 was certified in June 2008.
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Motorola Expands WiMAX Network for Far EasTone Telecom
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) announced today that Far EasTone Telecom (FET) has awarded Motorola additional contracts to expand FET’s WiMAX network in Taichung, Taiwan. Following the previous WiMAX contracts with FET signed in 2007, these new contracts further signify Motorola’s commitment to advanced wireless technology. The projects will boost network performance and provide new management features, preparing FET for the commercial launch of mobile broadband services by the end of 2009. Motorola will deploy its WAP access point portfolio, Motorola’s high-performance base stations for WiMAX networks, and integrate Connectivity Service Network (CSN) Authentication, Authorization and Accounting (AAA)/Home Agent (HA) solution to extend FET’s existing network and provide functions like access control and billing. Motorola has also enhanced the previously deployed Network Management System (NMS) for the expanded network and the new CSN components. Motorola NMS increases network stability and availability. It also ensures improved network performance with advanced design and flexible integration capabilities.
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Samsung Actively Extends Its Leadership of Mobile WiMAX in the Whole Pan-American Region
Samsung Electronics, a leading provider of Mobile WiMAX technology, today announced that the company expects to provide Mobile WiMAX technologies to Canada and several South American countries following its successful deployment in the United States. Woonsub Kim, Executive Vice President and head of Telecommunication Systems Division of Samsung Electronics, said, “North American Mobile WiMAX business gets on the right track with collaborations of industry top-tier investors. I believe that Mobile WiMAX is the best available service also in Latin America, which is sparsely populated in many mountainous areas and small islands. We are looking at the opportunities to bring mobile WiMAX services in Canada and some Latin American countries and hope to conclude some of the deals by end of this year.” He continued with strong confidence.
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Alvarion Gets Rural OK
Alvarion® Ltd., the world’s leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, today announced that its BreezeMAX platform for the 3.65 GHz frequency band received USDA Rural Development acceptance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service. Alvarion was the first vendor to receive this approval for its 802.16e BreezeMAX platform for the 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz frequency bands in July 2008. RUS (Rural Utilities Service) acceptance is required for operators requesting funds from the Rural Broadband Access Loan program for the purpose of purchasing and deploying broadband systems. From 2001 through 2007, RUS has provided almost $6.5 billion in telecom grants, loans and loan guarantees for rural development. More grants will be available now through the Stimulus Bonds. Alvarion’s RUS approved products are field-proven and already commercially deployed in the U.S. “We share the excitement of US operators now able to deliver broadband across the country also in the 3.65 GHz frequency band, while leveraging the hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S. government support,” said Greg Daily, President of Alvarion, Inc. “Using our BreezeMAX 3650 allows operators to deploy a future proof and cost optimized solution with the benefits of a standardized technology. We are proud to participate in RUS funded projects, which will speed up connectivity in rural America and bridge digital divide.” Alvarion’s BreezeMAX 3650 supports the capabilities of self-install CPEs, advanced antenna technologies including MIMO, and enables up to fourth order diversity to maximize capacity and coverage. As an 802.16e platform, BreezeMAX 3650 provides the benefits of a large ecosystem, as well as global economies of scale that leverage multiple frequencies.
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