Motorola Wins Saudi Wimax Contract

Motorola has won a US$165 million WiMAX 802.16e infrastructure contract with Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company (Atheeb) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The contract includes the delivery of Motorola's new WAP 800 access point, featuring smart antenna technology, plus a comprehensive service package including end-to-end delivery of network planning, installation, optimization and support services.

Ali Amer, vice president, Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility said, “Motorola is delighted to be working side by side with Atheeb to address the appetite of Saudi customers for high-speed communications. This will be delivered utilizing Motorola's leading, cost-effective, and proven WiMAX 802.16e technology and services. Users demand connectivity whether they’re at home or in the office, and Motorola is excited to work with Atheeb to meet this from concept to reality."

Posted to the site on 20th March 2008

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