The CDMA Development Group (CDG) has congratulated WANA on
surpassing one million subscribers on its "Bayn" service,
meaning 'clear' in Arabic. In addition to giving subscribers
unprecedented mobility and usability, WANA is the first Moroccan
operator to offer wireless Internet access at peak speeds up to 2.4 Mbps
and to price telephone calls as low as one dirham.
"The CDG commends WANA on quickly reaching this important
milestone," said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG.
"Bayn is an excellent example of how CDMA2000(r) offers operators a
cost-effective way to provide simple and affordable telephone services
along with high-performance broadband services using the same network in
a variety of deployment scenarios. Deploying the CDMA2000 1X and 1xEV-DO
network has given WANA a substantial competitive edge against its
competitors."
WANA sells the "Bayn" service as "a call shop in
your pocket," offering a user experience inside and outside of the
home that mirrors the trusted Moroccan call shop-giving subscribers
greater control, transparency, comfort and accessibility.
"WANA is very pleased to witness the ways in which
'Bayn' is changing the face of Morocco's communications
culture," said Reda El Mejjad, executive vice president, Consumer
division of WANA. "This is made possible in large part because of
CDMA2000's adaptability and incredible performance. Reaching one
million subscribers validates both the technology and our marketing
vision."
About CDMA2000
CDMA2000 is the most widely deployed 3G technology, with 241
operators in 99 countries, including 79 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO systems,
serving more than 378 million subscribers. Counting 2G cdmaOne
subscribers, there are more than 400 million CDMA users worldwide.
CDMA2000 has become the technology of choice for developed and emerging
market operators, and is deployable in the 450, 700, 800, 1700, 1900 and
2100 MHz bands. More than 1,700 CDMA2000 devices from over 92 suppliers
have been introduced to the market, including more than 461 1xEV-DO and
35 Rev A devices.
For more information on CDMA2000, visit http://www.cdg.org.
About WANA
WANA is an integrated global telecom operator launched in January
2007, operating on the segments landline and Internet and soon mobile
telephony Services. WANA targets individual, corporate and wholesale. By
becoming a new global operator, WANA is keen to democratize and simplify
access to telecommunications products for Moroccans and allow users,
individuals and corporations alike to use the latest breakthroughs in
terms of product innovation and service quality.
For more information, visit http://www.wana.ma.
About CDG
The CDMA Development Group is a trade association formed to foster
the worldwide development, implementation and use of CDMA2000
technologies. The more than 130 member companies of the CDG include many
of the world's largest wireless carriers and equipment
manufacturers. The primary activities of the CDG include development of
CDMA2000 features and services, public relations, education and
seminars, regulatory affairs and international support. Currently, there
are more than 500 individuals working within various CDG subcommittees
on CDMA2000-related matters.
For more information, call 714/540-1030 or visit
http://www.cdg.org.
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