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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Alvarion® Chosen by GO Mobile for Nationwide Mobile WiMAX™ Deployment in Malta
Mountian View, CA - Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR), the world’s leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, announced today that it has recently been chosen by GO Mobile, Malta’s mobile operator, for a nationwide Mobile WiMAX™ network deployment. Using Alvarion’s 4Motion solution with BreezeMAX® as its RAN (radio access network), GO Mobile plans to provide voice and data services at the 3.5 GHz frequency band to the residents of the island of Malta.
Rollout of the commercial network is expected to begin in the next few weeks. The new network will offer an enhanced portfolio of high quality wireless broadband services over Alvarion’s Mobile WiMAX solution, opening opportunities for high speed Internet, as well as video, TV and gaming. Alvarion’s partner for this deployment project is SIAE MICROLETTRONICA, the Italian based manufacturer, well known as one of the most technology focused microwave companies.
“With the challenge of expanding network service throughout the entire island, we specifically looked for a robust and feature rich solution with secure future advantages,” said Norbert Prihoda, Chief Mobile Operations Officer of GO. “We chose Alvarion because it was the one vendor to answer to all our demands, enabling us to guarantee nationwide coverage for optimized broadband experience. This technology will augment our already nationwide 3G-3.5G/HSDPA wireless coverage. This underpins our multi-access nationwide data strategy with the utilization of different technologies to provide the best value proposition for our customers. Furthermore, Alvarion’s commitment to OPEN™ WiMAX solutions will allow us to provide advanced and high quality service with competitive package deals, for the benefit of our customers,” Mr. Prihoda added.
“We are pleased to be selected by GO Mobile, a most innovative and leading mobile operator in Malta,” said Tzvika Friedman, president and CEO of Alvarion. “Increasing network capacity with our OPEN WiMAX solution can promote lower operational costs and enable GO Mobile to offer wireless broadband at affordable rates and ensure the same quality of service and innovation for forthcoming expansions.”
As an awarded licensee of the 3.5 GHz frequency band in Malta, GO Mobile is required by MCA (Malta Communication Authority) to complete network rollout and provide 99% nationwide coverage by October 2009. MCA supports open networks and believes that OPEN WiMAX encourages beneficial competition and promotes a state-of-the-art broadband market.
About GO Mobile
GO Mobile is the mobile arm of GO, Malta’s leading telecommunications provider offering mobile, fixed voice, Internet services, digital television, data and IT business services. GO Mobile started its operations in 2000 and within a few years gained almost half of Malta’s market share. For more information, visit www.go.com.mt or call (+356)-21-246-200.
About SIAE MICROELETTRONICA
SIAE MICROELETTRONICA is a global microwave equipment manufacturer based in Milan, Italy and is one of the best ranked microwave companies in the world, that provides turnkey solutions including network planning and system integration services (www.siaemic.com).
About Alvarion
Alvarion is the largest WiMAX pure player, ensuring customers’ long term success with fixed and mobile solutions for the full range of frequency bands. Based on its OPEN™ WiMAX strategy, the company offers superior wireless broadband infrastructure and an all-IP best-of-breed ecosystem in cooperation with its strategic partners. Alvarion boasts over 200 commercial WiMAX deployments worldwide (www.alvarion.com).
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