Vietnam Takes a Wireless Leap with Motorola wi4 WiMAX
VNPT embarks on its first mobile WiMAX trial with plans to increase broadband penetration and roll out new IP services
WASHINGTON, June 21 // - 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 about our company, our
people and our innovations, please visit 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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