Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) and Vietnam Datacommunications Company
(VDC), a company within the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group
(VNPT) today signed an agreement to commence a technical and commercial
WiMAX trial in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the nation's two largest
cities.
It is anticipated that the deployment of Motorola's wi4 WiMAX
will allow VDC to reach a wider subscriber base, help meet the demand
for broadband, as well as roll out IP services such as VoIP without the
need for wired infrastructure.
The year long trial is expected to begin in October 2007. Phase one
will cover an urban area in Hanoi and the second phase will cover a
similar urban area in Ho Chi Minh City.
"Using WiMAX for wireless broadband access is key to a market
such as Vietnam where wired broadband penetration is low," said Jay
Andersen, vice president for sales, South and East Asia, Home and
Networks Mobility, Motorola. "It has the potential to enable the
country to leap frog current wired technologies so that a larger
population in Vietnam's rapidly growing market can be connected
quickly and affordably," Mr. Andersen noted.
"We see a future where wireless broadband can truly enhance
the way of life in Vietnam and add its people to the knowledge
economy," said Pham Long Tran, chairman of VNPT Group. He added,
"Adopting an open standard like WiMAX is the best way to serve our
customers and future subscribers."
"We are proud to be part of VNPT's first mobile WiMAX
trial in Vietnam," said David Knapp, general director, Motorola
Vietnam. "This marks a true milestone for this maturing country and
demonstrates the foresight and dedication of VNPT to improving the
nation's infrastructure," stated Mr. Knapp.
WiMAX is part of Motorola's MOTOwi4(TM) comprehensive
portfolio of wireless broadband solutions and services that deliver and
extend coverage. With this unique portfolio comes an innovative
end-to-end solution. Delivering IP coverage to virtually all spaces,
MOTOwi4 also includes fixed, mesh, and indoor solutions for private and
public networks. All of the MOTOwi4 solutions complement each other and
can be deployed to meet the specific requirements for public and private
networks.
Globally, Motorola has been driving the development of WiMAX
through strong industry alliances and collaborative agreements with
industry-leading companies. Motorola has been selected by Sprint Nextel
and Clearwire in the US, Wateen in Pakistan, and Agni in Bangladesh for
nation-wide WiMAX deployments. Motorola has several commercial contracts
for WiMAX deployments worldwide and multiple trials happening around the
Asia Pacific region.
For more information on Motorola's wi4 WiMAX solution, visit:
http://www.motorola.com/motowi4/wimax.
About Motorola
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wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of
seamless mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you
connect simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and
entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and
delivering "must have" products, "must do"
experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of
support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact,
Motorola had sales of US$42.9 billion in 2006.
For more information, visit http://www.motorola.com.
About Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group
Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is the
country's major state-owned post and telecommunications provider.
It focuses on providing infrastructure and services to the nation's
residents, managing logistics and sourcing, acting as consultant to
other entities in the sector, and promoting postal and telecom industry
development. VNPT owns eight state-affiliated companies including
Vietnam Datacommunications Company, several joint ventures and 13 other
subsidiaries in the country and in the region.
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