from TeleGeography

US-based telecoms equipment supplier and WCAI/GDC member Motorola has announced that its Home & Networks Mobility unit has successfully launched the Dubai Metro’s mobile WiMAX network in partnership with UAE telecoms operator Du. The vendor’s WiMAX equipment provides mobile connectivity and effective backhaul for Wi-Fi traffic on the Dubai Metro transport system as well as in metro stations. With the implementation of the WiMAX network, Du is able to offer its customers wireless Internet access while traveling at speeds of up to 90km/h using PDAs or laptops via Wi-Fi services. Details.

Tags: Du, Dubai, Dubai Metro, Motorola, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, WiMAX deployment