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Motorola ( News - Alert), Inc. has been awarded a $165 million WiMAX  802.16e infrastructure contract with Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company (Atheeb) that will facilitate the new service provider to offer compelling and unique broadband services to subscribers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The contract includes the delivery of Motorola's new WAP 800 access point, featuring smart antenna technology, plus a comprehensive service package including end-to-end delivery of network planning, installation, optimization and support services.
Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company was formed as a new provider of fixed telecoms services in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The company was selected from among ten applicants for a fixed telecoms license in 2007 and received their Royal Decree in March.
Ali Amer, vice president, Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility in a press release said, "Motorola is delighted to be working side by side with Atheeb to address the appetite of Saudi customers for high-speed communications. This will be delivered utilizing Motorola's leading, cost- effective, and proven WiMAX 802.16e technology and services. Users demand connectivity whether they're at home or in the office, and Motorola is excited to work with Atheeb to meet this from concept to reality."
Motorola, a Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, is one of the global leaders in WiMAX ( News - Alert) with 19 WiMAX contracts and more than 75 engagements in 44 countries worldwide.
The WAP 800 access point technology to be deployed with Atheeb has 4 transmit and 8 receive antennas per sector providing optimal coverage and uplink data performance.
Motorola, which had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007, is known around the world for innovation in communications.
The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. The company’s portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories.
Anil Sharma is a TMCnet Contributing Editor.
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