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Motorola deploys its first WiMAX 802.16e trial network in Vietnam

Motorola has announced the deployment of its first WiMAX trial network for Vietnam Datacommunications Company (VDC), a member company of the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), which is the largest ISP in Vietnam. The network allows VDC to test next-generation wireless broadband services in major cities of Vietnam. 

The launch of the WiMAX service follows the signing of an agreement between Motorola and VDC to commence a technical and commercial WiMAX trial in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City last year. Under the agreement, Motorola will install WiMAX Diversity Access Points and more than 100 examples of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) in the nation's two largest cities. 

Motorola WiMAX 802.16e technology enables VDC to reach a wider subscriber base in a timely and cost-effective manner, helping it to meet the growing demand for broadband services and other IP services such as VoIP. WiMAX allows more people across the country access to faster Internet connections and other advanced telecom services, contributing to the country's economic growth.

Motorola WiMAX solutions include a flexible access point portfolio that provides best-fit networks for operators. The solutions have a small footprint, are easy to deploy and feature technologies such as modem technology which supports advanced antenna algorithms ready for future technologies, helping operators to reduce operating expenditure (OPEX).

Dr Ray Owen, Head of Technology for Asia and General Director of Motorola Vietnam, believes: "The WiMAX trial further strengthens our relationship with VDC and offers more choices of broadband access to its subscribers."

In turn, Vu Hoang Lien, CEO, VDC, says: "Vietnam Datacommunications Company gains competitive advantages by being a pioneer in trialing and launching new WiMAX services, which will allow us to capture market opportunities in the next generation wireless broadband space. 

Motorola now has 24 contracts for commercial WiMAX networks in 19 countries around the world. 

* Motorola's portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US$36.6 billion in 2007.

** Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) is the country's major state-owned post and telecommunications provider. It focuses on providing infrastructure and services to the nation's residents, managing logistics and sourcing, acting as consultant to other entities in the sector, and promoting postal and telecom industry development. VNPT owns eight state-affiliated companies including Vietnam Datacommunications Company, several joint ventures and 13 other subsidiaries in the country and in the region. 

*** Vietnam Datacommunications Company (VDC) is a member of VNPT,  the state-owned broadband and data communication provider. It focuses on providing Internet and data infrastructure and access services to the nation's residents and businesses, and acting as information technology consultant to other entities in the sector and other industries. VDC is also broadening its reach to the broadband Internet world both in terms of providing wider access options to the end users and expanding its cooperation with multinational operators and suppliers. 

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