INTRACOM MIDDLE EAST deploys End-to-End WiMAX Network for Zain Bahrain

This 10.2M USD total-valued project will be completed by the end of this month.
INTRACOM MIDDLE EAST is in the final stage of delivering a turn-key ISP Network employing WiMAX access technology to enable portable, fixed and nomadic voice and data services over the air. This state-of-the-art broadband solution will provide wireless high-speed internet and voice services complementing traditional wireline infrastructure in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

"The introduction of Zain Bahrain's new wireless, high-speed broadband internet, is the next logical step in our service offering to the Kingdom, as Bahrain has always been the regional pioneer in the telecommunication services arena," said Dr. Ahmed Al Shatti, Chief Operating Officer of Zain Bahrain. "We have proceeded with INTRACOM MIDDLE EAST, the preferred technology partner for the deployment of the WiMAX network, based on the company's proven track record in carrying out large scale projects in the region."

Commenting on the successful progress of works, Mr. Stavros Vougas, Managing Director of INTRACOM MIDDLE EAST, said: "Zain Bahrain is a world-class operator, launching truly innovative services to the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are proud to realize their efforts on this large-scale, complex deployment, and are committing our regional expertise to fulfill this challenging project," added Mr. Vougas.

Mr. A. Manos, Managing Director of INTRACOM TELECOM, commented: "INTRACOM TELECOM, having been involved in the evolution of WiMAX since its very first steps, very early recognized its applicability and potential in the EEMEA region as a technology for the provisioning of advanced broadband services. Over the past few years, we have been investing both in developing technical expertise, as well as our service delivery capability in our region in order to be able to play a leading role in the deployment of the WiMAX technology and its full integration with the current and Next Generation Networks of our customers."

The execution of the project is conducted using cutting edge technologies provided by Cisco Systems for the ISP Network and Redline Communications for WiMAX access. Additionally, INTRACOM MIDDLE EAST integrates MTC's existing ÂSS/ÏSS system to support the new WiMAX services.