BARCELONA, Spain – 3GSM World Congress 2007 – 14
February 2007 - Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced
that it has been selected by Worldmax to install a pilot 802.16e WiMAX network
in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Motorola’s WiMAX solution will help Worldmax as
it aims to realise its vision of broadband ‘on the go’
Jeanine van der Vlist, CEO Worldmax comments: “Personal broadband is the next
step in satisfying the dependency and demand for broadband internet access – it
will enable our customers to access broadband services on the go. We have
chosen a mobile WiMAX solution from Motorola in order to validate its technical
and operational performance ahead of a wider roll-out and service launch.”
For the test network, Motorola is providing Worldmax with WiMAX equipment such
as WiMAX Access Points (the WAP 400 series) and PC cards. The deployment is
planned for Q1 2007 and will allow Motorola and Worldmax to assess full
mobility services and the performance and commercial effectiveness of the
solution.
“WiMAX will enable freedom in the way we communicate,” said Jose Figueroa,
corporate vice president, Motorola Networks & Enterprise. “As operators
like Worldmax begin to pioneer new WiMAX-based services, consumers and
businesses alike will experience boundary-less broadband communications - no
longer tied to a home office, desk or hotspot.”
“Motorola was early to recognise the potential of an 802.16e-based WiMAX
solution with mobility built-in from the start, and is committed to developing
industry-leading technology and services,” added Figueroa.
To date, Motorola has announced four WiMAX contract wins and is participating
in 23 WiMAX trials globally. Motorola’s WiMAX solutions are designed to support
fixed, portable, nomadic and mobile applications. The WiMAX access points,
customer premises equipment, PC cards and mobile WiMAX chipsets under
development for use in Motorola’s devices are part of the MOTOwi4™ portfolio of
solutions that complement and complete wireless broadband networks.
About Worldmax
Worldmax is the owner of the nationwide and exclusive 3.5 GHz license for the
Dutch market. Worldmax offers services based on Mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e)
The company’s mission is to become the alternative for the 3rd Generation
Wireless Networks within 3 years, enabling portable and mobile users to
maintain high-speed connectivity at home, in the office and on the go.
Source: Motorola press release
