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VTR and Motorola to Build WiMAX Network in Chile

5:00 am on March 29, 2007 | Category: Internet, Telecom Services, WiMAX, Wireless Technology

Chile’s leading cable television and internet provider, VTR, has announced plans to deploy an 802.16e WiMAX network in the South American country, and has chosen Motorola to supply equipment for the project.

VTR obtained a wireless communication license for parts of Chile in December 2005, and is hoping to have its WiMAX up and running by March 2008.

“We are the pioneers in broadband, leaders in ‘triple play’ services and the first (company) to launch cable digital television and video on demand service in the country. With our Wi-Fi media campaign we are increasing the use of Wi-Fi in Chile, and with the deployment of this WiMAX network we will be ahead of the Chilean technology market,” commented VTR’s Chief Executive Officer, Mauricio Ramos.

“WiMAX technology will allow us to provide telecommunication services in those places where we currently do not have service,” Ramos explained. “It will allow us to potentially reach 3.4 million homes, which means that VTR will be able to have 80 percent coverage in the country.”

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