[Wimax World] Motorola installs WiMAX Network in Pakistan

U.S. telco giant Motorola this morning announced that it has signed a multi-year WiMAX contract with wi-tribe Pakistan limited, the all-new wireless broadband Internet provider to enter the country.

According to a compan press release Motorola will supply infrastructure and a comprehensive services package that will enable cost-effective, compelling wireless broadband
services for wi-tribe’s customers.

wi-tribe Pakistan Limited is a joint venture between Qatar Telecom
(Qtel) and Saudi Arabia’s A.A. Turki Group of Companies (ATCO). wi-tribe
aims to deliver instant wireless broadband connectivity from North Africa
across the Middle East and up to Asia (AMESA region).

NEWS RELEASE
Motorola to Deploy WiMAX Network in Pakistan for wi-tribe

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Motorola, Inc.
(NYSE: MOT) today announced that it has signed a multi-year WiMAX contract
with wi-tribe Pakistan limited, the all-new wireless broadband Internet
provider to enter the country.

Motorola will supply infrastructure and a comprehensive services
package that will enable cost-effective, compelling wireless broadband
services for wi-tribe’s customers.

wi-tribe Pakistan Limited is a joint venture between Qatar Telecom
(Qtel) and Saudi Arabia’s A.A. Turki Group of Companies (ATCO). wi-tribe
aims to deliver instant wireless broadband connectivity from North Africa
across the Middle East and up to Asia (AMESA region).

“WiMAX is changing the way people are connecting and is opening doors
to a new world of opportunities,” said Mohammad Sadiq, CEO of wi-tribe
Pakistan limited. “We will be offering high-speed Internet that is simple,
affordable, and a portable alternative to fixed broadband. The Motorola
WiMAX solution frees customers from the fixed line services.”

Ali Amer, vice president sales, Middle East, Africa and Pakistan,
Motorola Home & Networks Mobility, said: “WiMAX will become a driving force
in Pakistan. This is why Motorola stands at the forefront of such an
important industry standard that enables progressive service providers such
as wi-tribe to launch high-speed, rich, yet affordable communications
services.”

Motorola will begin deploying wi-tribe’s WiMAX network from this month
in the 3.5GHz spectrum. Commercial launch is expected during 2009. Motorola
will supply award-winning equipment from its WiMAX portfolio including the
WAP 400 WiMAX access point, which features diversity MIMO antenna
capabilities to enable strong indoor penetration.

For more information about Motorola WiMAX solutions, please visit:
http://www.motorola.com/wimax

About wi-tribe

wi-tribe is the easiest and funkiest online community to join and
connect with the world. Across The Qtel Group’s footprint that stretches
from North Africa to the South Pacific, wi-tribe can deliver cost-effective
internet access to emerging markets: becoming a driver of growth in
connectivity. Plug in and Go — wi-tribe offers unrivalled simplicity of
operation and a passion for customer service. Ground-breaking WiMAX
technology allows instant connection to the Internet through satellite
technology. International Presence — wi-tribe has its corporate office in
the Kingdom of Bahrain, with Jordan becoming the first wi-tribe enabled
market in 2008.

Corporate partners — wi-tribe was founded by two shareholders. The
Qtel Group is one of the fastest growing telecommunications services
providers with a presence in 16 markets in the Middle East, North Africa
and Asia and A.A. Turki Group of Companies (ATCO) is one the leading
companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. wi-tribe enjoys a comprehensive
partnership with Clearwire, one of the world’s leading broadband wireless
operators in North America and Europe.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications.
The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile
experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure,
enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile
devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next
generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A
Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of
US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our
people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent &
Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of
their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.

SOURCE Motorola, Inc.

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