Airspan Networks has announced that Netspread, one of Botswana's internet service providers, has chosen it as its WiMAX equipment provider and has begun deployments of MicroMAX base stations and ProST customer premises equipment.

Netspread has operations in eight cities throughout Botswana, and has an exclusive license in the 5.4 GHz band.

Mr. B. I. Mukhange, Managing Director of Netspread, commented, "Netspread's choice was simple. We needed a product with a proven track record in the 5.4 GHz frequency band which also provided a feature-rich profile, high capacity and resilience. Airspan's product portfolio was the best match. After successful trials, we began deployments and look forward to continued network expansion. I am excited to partner with Airspan for this project."

Declan Byrne, Chief Marketing Officer of Airspan, added: "Airspan has implemented a well-resourced sales and marketing effort in support of emerging markets such as Botswana. Customers in the developing world have financial capacity and a high demand for robust broadband access to the Internet. The addition of Netspread as a customer and their selection of Airspan's product offering is further validation that we best understand and meet the needs of such carriers. We are committed to offer the most flexible and robust solution for growing markets worldwide."

Source:cellular-news