Comzatel Selects Airspan to Deploy a Mobile WiMAX(TM) Network
Offering Wireless, On-the-Go Broadband Services in Mozambique
BOCA RATON, FL--(Marketwire - October 22, 2009) - Airspan Networks Inc.
(PINKSHEETS: AIRO), a leading provider of broadband wireless access
networks, announced today Comzatel, an African wireless communications
provider, selected Airspan WiMAX™ equipment for a
mobile, 4G network in Mozambique.
Comzatel is offering a variety of next-generation broadband services to
business customers throughout the Maputo region, the capital and
southernmost city. Delivered through Airspan's 16e advanced technology WiMAX solution, customers
are now able to access high-speed Internet while at home, in the office or
on-the-go.
Airspan's WiMAX base
station technology provides the capacity, range and efficiency required by
operators for maintaining successful and profitable business plans.
Operating on the 2.3 GHz frequency band, this mobile base station is being
deployed with USB, desktop and outdoor subscriber devices in support of
Comzatel's ambitious expansion plans.
"Comzatel has a vision where every business and residential user will be
able to access next-generation technology at an affordable price," said
Mlungisi Hlongwane, the General Director of Comzatel. "We are working
quickly to complete our initial coverage of Maputo and we will soon expand
the network nationwide. We are extremely pleased with the equipment and
service Airspan has delivered. In cooperation with the Mozambican
Government, we will ensure that, in addition to corporate users, ordinary
citizens and education institutions have access to high-speed data services
at affordable costs."
Mozambique is counted among the African nations with the lowest number of
telephone and Internet users. The Comzatel initial network is expected to
be largely completed by the end of the year.
"Airspan is supplying our state-of-the-art mobile WiMAX HiperMAX
Base Station," commented Amit Ancikovsky, President, Sales & Products for
Airspan. "With a proven track record, this product delivers advanced
broadband services with a strong business model incorporating speedy
deployment and pay-as-you-grow capabilities. We look forward to continuing
to work with Comzatel in developing their network, while strengthening
Airspan's position in emerging markets such as Africa."
WiMAX technology, with a vibrant ecosystem, is viewed as one of the best
solutions to meet the needs of emerging markets worldwide. Airspan's
advanced WiMAX platform can overcome challenges often met by rural and
emerging markets such as sparse populations, rough terrain and limited
budgets. Earlier this week, Airspan received WiMAX Forum® certification
for the MacroMAXe
Mobile Base Station, demonstrating the strength of Airspan's full suite of
mobile base
stations operating on the 2.3, 2.5, 3.5 and 3.65 GHz frequency bands.
About Comzatel
Comzatel was originally founded in 2003 in South Africa as a telecom
provider. In February 2009 the company founded Comzatel Moçambique Lda.,
currently headquartered in Maputo, Mozambique, as a Broadband internet
provider delivering next-generation 4G technology to customers.
www.comzatel.co.mz
About Airspan Networks Inc.
Airspan is a leading WiMAX pure player and the solution-provider of choice
for some of the world's largest WiMAX deployments. Developing leading-edge
technology for broadband access and IP-telephony, Airspan continues to
supply operators around the world with best-of-breed solutions. With direct
sales offices throughout Asia, EMEA and the Americas, a worldwide network
of resellers and agents, and partnership alliances with major OEMs, Airspan
boasts over 100 commercial WiMAX deployments worldwide. www.airspan.com.
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