TEL AVIV -- Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR), the world’s leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, announced today that it was chosen by AccessKenya Group, Kenya’s leading ISP and major carrier, for a large scale WiMAX deployment in Kenya, using Alvarion’s 802.16e BreezeMAX solution over the 3.3 GHz frequency band. The new network will enable AccessKenya Group to provide high speed residential broadband access to the middle and up market for improved lifestyle in Mombasa and Nairobi.
A network of this scale means that AccessKenya Group subscribers from the residential areas of both cities can benefit from guaranteed high speed Internet, unlimited data downloads, year-round customer service and special payment offers. In addition, the ability to establish reliable Virtual Private Network connections will be offered so that customers can access their offices from home.
“After six months of extensive trials, we chose Alvarion as our preferred WiMAX vendor and are excited to begin rolling out the network to provide reliable and fast residential broadband service in Kenya,” said Jonathan Somen, managing director of AccessKenya Group. “Given Alvarion’s market leadership in WiMAX and with an impressive track record in Africa, we are confident that we have made the best choice with an industry-leading solution, which will enhance the experience of our customers who deserve only the best.”
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