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Motorola Showcases Its First Public Demo of 802.16e-based MOTOwi4(TM)
WiMAX Solution for Underserved Markets Uses currently shipping access system and
IMS carrier-class core for IP telephony over broadband wireless
LAS VEGAS, April 4, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a leading global provider of broadband wireless access solutions and industry proponent of the IEEE 802.16e WiMAX standard, unveiled the first of its MOTOwi4(TM) WiMAX solutions at CTIA Wireless 2006. Using a suite of infrastructure and subscriber products, Motorola demonstrated IP telephony over its MOTOwi4 WiMAX platform at its booth # 2606 in Central Hall 3.
Motorola's first MOTOwi4 WiMAX system focuses on delivering low-cost fixed and nomadic services in underserved markets and developing countries using the 3.5GHz spectrum available in most of the world. Although the IEEE 802.16e WiMAX standard is most often associated with mobility, it is a more robust wireless access technology than 802.16-2004 and is well suited for fixed deployments.
In addition, by using a common core network Motorola will enable operators to use a complementary combination of licensed spectrum and unlicensed spectrum to cover new territories with broadband service and IP telephony.
"While WiMAX has been touted for its ability to deliver advanced applications, there is a significant market need to provide basic connectivity," said Dan Coombes, senior vice president and general manager of Wireless Broadband Networks and chief technology officer for Motorola Networks. "With our 802.16e-based ultra-light solution we can deliver cost- effective fixed broadband access where people need it to meet simple needs for voice service, and to give them Internet access that allows them to share information throughout their communities and around the world."
The MOTOwi4 WiMAX system used at CTIA Wireless 2006 is an "ultra-light access point," a highly integrated access point that is unlike a traditional floor mounted cellular-style base station and can be mounted virtually anywhere to provide high-speed wireless broadband coverage. Retaining the benefits of Motorola's highly successful MOTOwi4 Canopy(R) solution, this 3.5GHz system is compact, lightweight and easy to deploy, making it an ideal solution for new and existing carriers with 3.5GHz fixed wireless access licenses in developing countries, as well as rural areas in developed countries, especially in Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.
The product displayed is now shipping in limited quantities to pre- selected and qualified operators in several regions across the globe. It is expected to be interoperable with subscriber modem devices manufactured by third parties. Many early shipments are also in conjunction with a carrier class IP core based around Motorola's leading IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) platform.
The MOTOwi4(TM) WiMAX portfolio will include the ultra-light access point solution and other 802.16e products designed to be WiMAX Forum(TM) interoperable. Operating in licensed spectrum and following IEEE 802.16e, Motorola's MOTOwi4 WiMAX products are designed to address the full scope of fixed, nomadic, portable, and mobile applications.
MOTOwi4 delivers on Motorola's vision of Seamless Mobility with coverage for customers in more places. A comprehensive platform of innovative wireless broadband solutions and services, MOTOwi4 solutions create, complement and complete IP networks -- extending coverage, connecting the unconnected, and helping to deliver "personal broadband on-the-go" throughout both developed and undeveloped markets. The MOTOwi4 platform includes WiMAX, Canopy(R) solutions, Mesh, Broadband over Powerline and Backhaul solutions for private and public networks.
For more information about Motorola at CTIA Wireless 2006 please visit: http://www.motorola.com/ctia .
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of Seamless Mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you get and stay connected simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have" products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.8 billion in 2005. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com .
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