Start Telecom and Alcatel to Test WiMAX in Russia

12:24 am on February 8, 2006 | Category: WiMAX, Wireless Technology

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Russian telecom provider, Start Telecom announced yesterday that they have signed a contract with Alcatel to begin the field testing of WiMAX wireless broadband equipment in Russia.

Under this new agreement, Alcatel will let Start Telecom use its end-to-end WiMAX solution to ensure quick and easy implementation in subscribers’ premises.

The Alcatel solution includes both base station equipment and indoor Customer Premises Equipment. It allows for data transfer speeds of up to 12 Mbps, with potential distances of over 10 kilometers.

“We see big potential for the WiMAX technology in Russia in the near future,” says Start Telecom’s managing director, Pavel Kaplunov. “Based on the results of this trial, we are looking forward to extending our partnership with Alcatel, as a strong and committed player in the field of WiMAX technology with a complete broadband wireless access solution. We plan not only to be the first service provider to introduce WiMAX technology in the Russian market, but to further develop our WiMAX service portfolio by introducing mobility functionalities thanks to the new WiMAX 802.16e solution later in 2006.”

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