MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS — Motorola Inc. (MOT) announced Tuesday that Taiwan’s First International Telecom (FiTEL) has awarded Motorola's Networks business a contract to deploy a WiMAX network in northern Taiwan. This is the second contract between the two companies.
FiTEL plans to launch commercial high-speed mobile data services based on the 4G WIMAX technology this year after the network is certified by the National Communications Commission (NCC) in March.
In 2008 Motorola deployed base stations for FiTEL's WiMAX network, including testing and fine tuning to fulfill its M-Taiwan-94-WiMAX project obligation under phase one of the project. Under phase two, Motorola will design, supply and deploy a WiMAX network for FiTEL.
"The new mobile broadband network based on WiMAX technology will enable FiTEL to offer services such as mobile digital entertainment and low-cost broadband access, fulfilling customers' needs and creating new revenue streams," said Ms. Min Yu Chang, chairwoman of FiTEL. "We are impressed by Motorola's advanced WiMAX solutions and their dedicated and professional servicing team. They ensure a fast and smooth deployment of such a sophisticated network. High performance and reliable services are important to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction."
Motorola has deployed WiMAX networks for three of the six operators who have acquired WiMAX licenses in Taiwan.
