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Wateen Telecom launches massive WiMAX network in Pakistan

December 17th, 2007 | Category: Mobile Technology

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Good news for those in Pakistan hungry for another link to the ‘net: Wateen Telecom has officially launched its WiMAX / HFC services for the consumer market. Reportedly, Motorola played a huge role in deploying the “first 802.16e commercial WiMAX network in Pakistan,” and according to Wateen, it’s the largest WiMAX network “ever installed.” In case you hadn’t already guessed, Wateen Telecom is indeed a Abu Dhabi venture, and the service will initially be made available in 22 cities. For more details on exact coverage and rate plans, be sure and check out Wateen’s website.

[Via Metroblogging Karachi, thanks Zainuddin Z.]

 

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Original post by Darren Murph

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