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Motorola, Inc. today announced a contract with Wateen TelecomPakistan for the
supply of 198,000 enduser WiMAX customer premises equipment (CPE) devices for
both indoor and outdoor use.
Complementing Wateen Telecoms nationwide WiMAX network which is built using
Motorolas awardwinning 802.16e WiMAX and IMS solutions, the CPE units will
provide subscribers in Pakistan with unprecedented wireless access to agile and
affordable data and Voice over IP (VoIP) services in one of the worlds most
rapidlygrowing telecoms markets. The CPEs will provide consumers, small
businesses and Pakistans largest enterprises access to wireless services, from
basic telephony and fast internet access to highend data services such as
virtual private networks (VPN) for banks and other organizations.
"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. Motorolas
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 802.16ebased broadband voice and
data services in Pakistan," said Tariq Malik, chief executive officer, Wateen
Telecom.
With Pakistans impressive growing economy and rising user demand for data
access, Wateen TelecomPakistan anticipates a rapid demand for residential
connections for its Motorolabased WiMAX broadband services during its first
year of operation.
"Wateen Telecoms nationwide WiMAX network is set to bring in a new era of
connectivity and access for Pakistan. This initial CPE order, which enables
subscriber access to the network for services from basic wireless telephony
through to secure data connectivity for the countrys largest corporations, is
part of the expansive WiMAX ecosystem further demonstrating to other markets
the reality and viability of WiMAX and Motorolas ability to deliver" said Ali
Amer, vice president sales, Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, Motorola Home &
Networks Mobility.
In addition to one of the most comprehensive deployments of Motorolas WiMAX/IMS
core solution in the Middle East, North Africa and Pakistan region, Wateen also
benefits from Motorolas managed services expertise to focus critical resources
on empowering efficiencies and keeping ahead of rapidly advancing technologies.
With the network now operational, Motorolas wi4 family of featurerich
awardwinning CPE devices for WiMAX networks will enable consumers and
businesses in Pakistan to plug in a device and receive an instant and reliable
network connection.
About Wateen
Wateen Telecom is the Abu Dhabi Groups 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 "Carriers Carrier" providing services
based on quality, reliability and affordability in the communication and media
sector. Wateen is committed to bringing next generation services to your
doorstep...today. For more information about the company, please visit
www.wateen.com.
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company
develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences
possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise
mobility solutions, digital settops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth
accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication
solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with
global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For
more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit
www.motorola.com.
 
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Source: http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/CLM052280120081.htm
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