Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) has signed a contract with Wateen to expand Wateen’s WiMAX network, enhancing coverage and doubling the capacity of the network which covers a population of 30 million across 22 cities in Pakistan. Wateen’s customers will benefit from improved access to wireless broadband service.
Wateen’s WiMAX service, launched in 2007, brings customers price and quality benefits through innovative services such as voice calling and WiMAX for residential customers and enterprise-level services which include Data VPN, high speed Internet access, VoIP, conferencing and find me/follow me applications for business customers. By expanding the network, Wateen will extend its service to more subscribers, and continue its dedication and commitment to serving Pakistan with an enriched experience.
Tariq Malik, CEO Wateen said, “Wateen Telecom was the first company in the world to roll out an 802.16e WiMAX network on a nationwide scale. Today’s announcement confirms our commitment to WiMAX and continued investment in our network to ensure our customers receive the most advanced services using the latest OFDM-based WiMAX solutions. Working with a global leader such as Motorola, we are revolutionizing broadband communications and enriching the lives of consumers in Pakistan.”
“Together Motorola and Wateen have pioneered the deployment of WiMAX. We’re proud to have created one of the world’s largest and most advanced wireless broadband networks and excited to be expanding its reach,” said Ali Amer, Vice President Sales, Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility. “It is a clear display of Wateen’s faith in Motorola, and a demonstration of the strength of our relationship and solutions that we remain Wateen’s exclusive supplier of WiMAX equipment and services in Pakistan.”
Motorola’s network expansion for Wateen is already underway and will be fully operational in the fourth quarter of 2008.
Wateen Telecom selected Motorola’s WiMAX and IMS core technology to build its next-generation wireless broadband network in 2006. With Motorola’s global experience and services expertise, Wateen’s WiMAX network was deployed in 17 major cities within a short time span of just nine months. Wateen also selected Motorola’s managed services capability which ensures the service provider focus on critical resources, helping to increase operational efficiencies and match the pace of rapidly advancing technologies.
Wateen Telecom uses Motorola wi4 WiMAX technology to bring wireless broadband to Pakistan. To view the video case study and to find out more details, please visit:
http://direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/wi4wimax/wateen/
A portion of the purchase of this contract is being financed by Motorola
About Wateen
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 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. 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 set-tops, 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
