RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. and Etihad Atheeb Telecom Company (GO) have today announced the launch of a new nationwide WiMAX 802.16e network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Atheeb will offer wireless broadband services, including voice and high-speed data, to customers and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the Kingdom.
Atheeb customers will enjoy a true convergence of voice, video and data services on their WiMAX personal communication devices. "Atheeb's GO service is designed to offer businesses and consumers an opportunity to experience a nationwide 4G broadband network that offers higher speeds, lower cost and greater connectivity," said Dr. Ahmed Abbas Sindi, CEO, Etihad Atheeb Telecom Company - (GO).
Ali Amer, vice president, Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility said, "There is a huge appetite among Saudi customers for high-speed communications, an appetite that can now be satisfied through the nationwide WiMAX network. Motorola is delighted to work with Atheeb to deliver the network and allow it to provide broadband services and enriched personal media experiences to users across the Kingdom."
Deployment of the network started in 2008, and includes Motorola's WAP 800 access point, featuring smart antenna technology (beamforming), including end-to-end delivery of network planning, installation, optimization and support services. The Motorola WiMAX equipment ensures peak performance of fixed and nomadic voice and data services to residential and enterprise customers.
Motorola is a global leader in WiMAX and has shipped nearly 7,500 3-sector and 4-sector access points and more than 475,000 CPEs and USB broadband modems.
For more information on Motorola's WiMAX solutions, please visit: http://www.motorola.com/wimax About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.
About Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company
Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company was formed as a new provider of fixed telecoms services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The consortium draws on the local knowledge and passion of the Atheeb Trading Group under the leadership of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz. This is combined with the deep operational experience of Batelco who provide the telecoms expertise and know how. The consortium is completed by the strength of the Al Nahla and Traco companies who share the vision for high speed, reliable communication services in the Kingdom.
The company was selected from among ten applicants for a fixed telecoms license in 2007 and received their Royal Decree in March. The company is now preparing for a widely anticipated IPO that will enable people in the Kingdom to invest in this forward looking and proudly Saudi company.
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