Comarch has just wrapped up the last phase of a WiMAX project for Promonte, the prime GSM mobile service provider in the European nation of Montenegro.
The project includes global activity taken with Telenor Group’s “Internet to the people.” It takes advantage of the combination of up-to-date technologies like 3GHSPA, WiMAX and WiFi.
The project focuses on three areas: construction of the WiMAX transport network, installation of access to WiFi infrastructure and core equipment (OSS/BSS systems, routing & switching). The construction of the WiMAX network included delivery and installation of base stations in seven major cities of the country. The range of the network was further extended by building WiFi access infrastructure in main tourist locations (hotels areas, busy squares). In the areas not covered by WiMAX technology, access will be ensured using integrated WiFi over UMTS transport. The last stage of the project includes installation of OSS/BSS systems and core routing/switching equipment.
“Our project is unique (from the perspective of a software house and system integrator) as it requires not only the delivery of applications enabling services and subscriber control, but also the construction of the entire WiMAX network infrastructure. Completion of this first project phase was not an easy task, taking into consideration the strict – less than three month schedule imposed by Promonte. The project demands from both of the companies an extremely high devotion to task fulfillment in order to keep the scheduled deadlines. Its successful start was possible thanks to the endeavors and close cooperation between Comarch’s engineers, Telenor R&I experts and Promonte’s professional staff. We are very pleased to see Promonte launching modern technology in the region and allowing more and more people to use internet without any obstacles,” said Piotr Piątosa, vice president of Telecommunications, Comarch SA.
Comarch says its commitment to network construction, empowered by the easy and quick-to-deploy Comarch Compact Billing System, enabled Promonte to launch the first phase of the countrywide WiMAX project in Montenegro. This allows Promonte’s subscribers as well as tourists visiting Montenegro to take advantage of fast internet services in the most active places in the region.
