Airspan Networks has been selected by One Communications (OneCom), a newly-acquired subsidiary of Kenya's Safaricom, as their WiMAX infrastructure partner.
"Kenya's One Communications has contracted Airspan as its preferred technology partner in rolling out a nationwide WiMAX network," said OneCom CEO Geoffrey Shimanyula. "Airspan was chosen for its comprehensive WiMAX product portfolio and its ability to provide true 16d to 16e seamless upgrade through simple software without changing the hardware and system configurations," Shimanyula continued.
"OneCom seeks to be the first data service provider to establish operations in regions that have traditionally been ignored, whereby the only connectivity available is through expensive VSAT (very small aperture terminal) installations or unreliable analogue links," Shimanyula said. "OneCom's investment will be much greater than what has been invested in other data networks around the country," Shimanyula added.
OneCom was incorporated in 2006, and its subsidiaries provide various data communication services in Nairobi, Kenya. Safaricom acquired a 51 percent stake in the company in August following implementation of Kenya's unified licensing regime.
Posted to the site on 1st October 2008
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