BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Cedarcom, the leading Lebanese telecommunications provider, and Kyocera Corporation, the Japanese high-tech manufacturer, announced today that Cedarcom has deployed MOBITM, the first true mobile broadband wireless access network in Lebanon and the Middle East using Kyocera’s iBurstTM technology. Cedarcom has extensive fixed wireless experience and through this move will harness the personal mobile broadband market.

MOBITM in partnership with major ISPs in Lebanon offers users connectivity to a high-speed data communication network within a wireless broadband Internet environment. Its data downlink speed of up to 1 Mbps enables users enjoy high-speed data communications including all IP-based applications, browsing, emails, streaming video, e-CRM, etc within the service areas. The MOBITM service is available initially within Greater Beirut and Jounieh and all their surrounding mountains. MOBITM service will reach our friends in Tripoli, Faqra and Faraya within two weeks.

“Lebanon is about to experience magic! With MOBITM, the true mobile broadband or mobile ADSL, Lebanese business executives and internet aficionados will enjoy the liberty and freedom at true broadband speeds at affordable accessible prices for the first time in their lives. Our network infrastructure provides the performance, scalability and reliability to accommodate the needs of all corporate executives in need of mission-critical connectivity at all times and in all places. It also provides facility and ease of use for students and web surfers, and for that we have catered a wide range of business and residential service packages that suit the needs of our clients. The MOBITM service area covers almost 1.5 million inhabitants and we will continue its expansion in the coming months,” said Imad M Tarabay, Chairman and CEO at Cedarcom.

Cedarcom s.a.l.