Clearwire Names Huawei As WiMAX Supplier

US WiMAX network operator, Clearwire says that it has appointed Huawei as its final supplier for network infrastructure. Clearwire's vendor mix includes Motorola, Samsung, Cisco, Ciena and DragonWave.

Under the new agreement announced today, Huawei will supply WiMAX radio access network (RAN) equipment to facilitate Clearwire's rollout across the United States. Specifically, Huawei will provide several key infrastructure pieces, including base stations, element management system (EMS) components, and related network hardware and software.

As part of today's announcement, Clearwire named several other strategic suppliers for the network rollout, which include: Motorola and Samsung for RAN equipment; Cisco for the core Internet Protocol (IP) Next-Generation Network infrastructure; Ciena for base station switching; and DragonWave for the network's microwave backhaul transport; Motorola also provides additional microwave backhaul equipment.

Dr. John Saw, Chief Technology Officer for Clearwire said. "Our existing agreements with Motorola, Samsung, Cisco, and DragonWave, plus today's addition of Huawei, provide us with the capabilities and support necessary to deliver super fast mobile Internet in more ways for both our customers and strategic wholesalers."

"Clearwire's vision for connecting the Internet to people, not just places, and their dedication to building the first nationwide WiMAX network in the United States is an exciting opportunity for Huawei," said Wan Biao, President of Huawei Wireless Product Line. "Today's announcement is an important milestone and represents a significant step toward establishing Huawei's presence in North America,"

Posted to the site on 11th August 2009