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The following list details this week’s infrastructure awards for the cellular, Wi-Fi and WiMAX industries. The contracts are broken down by transmission technology, country and vendor. The value of the contract is included when available.
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Cellular
- Germany and Austria: T-Mobile selected Siemens AG as its primary supplier for HSDPA technology on its networks in Germany and Austria. Siemens also supplied an HSDPA network for Vodafone Group plc in Germany.
- Portugal: L.M. Ericsson was selected by Optimus to provide the carrier its IP Multimedia Subsystem for delivery of new multimedia and converged services. Ericsson also will enhance Optimus’ 3G network with its mobile softswitch and HSDPA solutions.
- Tunisia: Alcatel said it was awarded a contract to extend the GSM/EDGE mobile network of fixed and mobile operator Tunisie Telecom. The contract is valued at $60.7 million.
Wi-Fi
- United States: TengoInternet said it signed a contract with Outdoor World to install and operate Wi-Fi services for the company’s network of campgrounds. Also in the United States, Internet service provider EarthLink said it signed a contract to build a Wi-Fi broadband network for the city of Milpitas, Calif.
WiMAX
- Congo: Alvarion Ltd. said Internet service provider Inter-Connect selected its BreezeACCESS VL system to upgrade and expand its existing broadband wireless network in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Telecom is trialing a WiMAX broadband wireless solution with equipment provided by Aperto Networks. The companies said upon completion of the trial, commercial services based on the WiMAX network will commence.
Miscellaneous
- New Zealand: Ericsson signed an exclusive 21-year supply and support agreement to provide its Mini-Link microwave radio systems, transmission products and support for the New Zealand Police.
- United States: Powerwave Technologies Inc. said it deployed a multitechnology, multicarrier wireless coverage system designed to enhance the Chicago Transit Authority’s existing two-way radio system and to improve redundant subway communications options for CTA, the Chicago Police Department and the Chicago Fire Department.
