Israel's Smile Gets WiMAX License Extension

Israel based 012 Smile.Communications has announced that its experimental license to conduct WiMAX technology trials in Sderot and a high tech business center in the Tel Aviv area has been extended by the Ministry of Communications. With respect to the Sderot area - the license was extended until April 7, 2009 and with respect to the Tel Aviv area - the license was extended until September 18, 2009.

In March 2007, 012 Smile.Communications was awarded the first technology experimental license to conduct fixed WiMAX trials in several locations in Israel, including the largest high-tech business center in the Tel Aviv area. The license was later amended to also include mobile WiMAX trials in Sderot area.

012 Smile.Communications currently operates a series of Wi-Fi network of hotspots across Israel. 012 Smile is a 72.4 % owned subsidiary of Internet Gold Golden Lines

Posted to the site on 16th April 2008