Alvarion’s WiMAX Solution to Support Nigerian Network

Wireless broadband solutions provider Alvarion has announced that its 4Motion solution, featuring 802.16e mobile WiMAX technology, was selected for deployment by Monarch Communications, a privately owned company and WiMAX license holder in several states of Nigeria.

Data and VoIP services, using Alvarion’s self-install CPE will be offered to businesses, SOHO, SME and residences in Nigeria. Rollout is planned to begin in Lagos and later in Abuja and Port Harcourt.

David Valencia, network operation manager of Monarch Communications, said: “After testing other large telecommunications equipment manufacturers, we are confident that Alvarion will be able to meet our urgent demand for a highly-reliable solution in the rapidly growing Nigerian telecommunication industry.”

Tzvika Friedman, president and CEO of Alvarion, said: “We are pleased to have been selected by Monarch Communications, further increasing our strong presence in Africa.”