HONG KONG, 21 APRIL 2009 – Taiwan’s Far EasTone Telecom (FET) has awarded Motorola the contract to expand FET’s WiMAX network in Taichung, Taiwan.
Following the previous WiMAX (worldwide interoperability for microwave access) contracts with FET signed in 2007, Motorola’s latest project with FET will prepare FET for its commercial launch of mobile broadband services by the end of this year.
FET, the only Taiwan telecom operator with both cellular and WiMAX networks, is expanding its WiMAX network as part of the operator’s commitment to the Mobile-Taiwan project, a government initiative to accelerate WiMAX ecosystem development and create a city-wide broadband network.
The expansions will enhance network coverage and capacity, ensuring an unmatched mobile broadband experience when FET rolls out commercial services based on 802.16e WiMAX technology. The projects are in progress and are expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2009.
Access control and billing
Under the agreement with FET, Motorola will deploy its WAP (wireless application protocol) access point portfolio, Motorola’s base stations for WiMAX networks, and integrate connectivity service network (CSN) authentication, authorisation and accounting (AAA)/ home agent (HA) solutions to extend FET’s existing network and provide functions such as access control and billing.
Motorola has also enhanced the previously deployed network management system (NMS) for the expanded network and the new CSN components, which help to increase network stability and availability.
“We are looking forward to the upcoming launch of WiMAX services that will enable rich media entertainment and high-speed data applications for our customers,” said Jan Nilsson, vice chairman and president of Far EasTone Telecom.
“The new technology allows us to expand our service offerings, which is crucial to our business development. The WiMAX network expansion will help us ensure that excellent personal wireless broadband experiences are enjoyed by our subscribers,” said Nilsson.
