Qatar Telecom (Qtel) has announced the launch, in Jordan, of the first WiMAX services of wi-tribe, Qtel’s all-new broadband Internet subsidiary. While Jordan is the first market to go live with the new services, more markets are to follow as Qtel continues to establish WiMAX networks throughout the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

 “Today, we have reached an important milestone in the evolution of The Qtel Group. Our vision for bringing broadband wireless access to more people, connecting people and business more easily, is coming to fruition,” said Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani, Chairman of The Qtel Group. “The launch of our first services in Jordan is just the beginning. As The Qtel Group continues to expand, we will continue to leverage our strengths to deliver important technologies to new markets, and enhanced services across all operations. As always, our customers are our focus and it is this passion that lies squarely behind wi-tribe.”

wi-tribe was founded by two shareholders, Qtel and Saudi Arabia based A.A. Turki Corporate Trading and Construction (ATCO), and enjoys a strong partnership with US based WiMAX operator, Clearwire. Wi-tribe intends to leverage The Qtel Group’s regional operating experience and multinational footprint, ATCO’s network of investors and deal makers, and Clearwire’s broadband wireless experience to rapidly capture WiMAX spectrum.

Source:cellular-news