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Mundo Startel, in conjunction with Alvarion Ltd., has announced the expansion of its WiMAX (News - Alert) services throughout Angola. Powered by Alvarion’s BreezeMAX solution at the 3.6 GHz frequency, the expansion is a part of Mundo Startel’s plan to launch their fixed-line ISP operations in Angola.



Earlier the two companies successfully deployed WiMAX in Luanda. Through the rollout in Angola, internet access services will be provided to both enterprises and residential homes. In addition to promoting development programs such as e-Health and e-Learning, the WiMAX rollout will also stimulate economic growth in the region by fostering remote businesses.

“Broadband services are highly essential for the development of Angola's growing population which currently stands at over 13 million. This project enhances the everyday life of people, and allows them access to new opportunities,” said Paulo Garcia, managing director of Mundo Startel, in a release. “We are happy to expand our partnership with Alvarion (News - Alert) as we consider Alvarion as a strong partner who is helping us realize our ambition of providing a nationwide footprint for broadband. Alvarion’s leading market position along with a state of the art WiMAX solution made it a natural choice for this important project.”

 

Mundo Startel is a joint venture between Telecom Namibia and other local partners. The investors have committed to put in over $55 million for enabling voice and high speed data services in the region through 100,000 wireless lines. Startel has invested in NGN technology at the data center in Luanda with POPs located in and around the city.

 

“Angola’s demand for broadband connectivity coupled with the lack of wired infrastructure makes WiMAX technology an ideal solution for the country,” said Tzvika Friedman (News - Alert), president and CEO of Alvarion. “Alvarion is proud to continue supporting Mundo Startel in bringing broadband services to its customers. Alvarion’s widely deployed WiMAX solutions provide flexibility and scalability necessary to grow the networks overtime with the ability to continue adding tailored value added services.”

Tel Aviv, Israel-based WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions provider, Alvarion boasts the broadest WiMAX customer base of over 250 commercial deployments around the world. The company caters to its customers through its OPEN (News - Alert) WiMAX strategy, superior IP and OFDMA know-how, and ability to deploy end-to-end turnkey WiMAX projects.