Alvarion has been chosen by Malta's GO Mobile for a nationwide Mobile WiMAX network deployment. Using Alvarion’s 4Motion solution with BreezeMAX as its RAN (radio access network), GO Mobile plans to provide voice and data services at the 3.5 GHz frequency band to its customers.

Rollout of the commercial network is expected to begin in the next few weeks.

“With the challenge of expanding network service throughout the entire island, we specifically looked for a robust and feature rich solution with secure future advantages,” said Norbert Prihoda, Chief Mobile Operations Officer of GO. “We chose Alvarion because it was the one vendor to answer to all our demands, enabling us to guarantee nationwide coverage for optimized broadband experience. This technology will augment our already nationwide 3G-3.5G/HSDPA wireless coverage. This underpins our multi-access nationwide data strategy with the utilization of different technologies to provide the best value proposition for our customers. Furthermore, Alvarion’s commitment to OPEN WiMAX solutions will allow us to provide advanced and high quality service with competitive package deals, for the benefit of our customers,” Mr. Prihoda added.

As an awarded licensee of the 3.5 GHz frequency band in Malta, GO Mobile is required by MCA (Malta Communication Authority) to complete network rollout and provide 99% nationwide coverage by October 2009.

Source:cellular-news