Nortel and Alvarion form WiMAX partnership

Nortel and Alvarion have formed an alliance to create an end-to-end WiMAX offering for the wireless broadband market.

The joint offering will combine Alvarion's advanced radio access network technology with Nortel's core network and backhaul capabilities, carrier VoIP, and global services to deliver high-speed wireless broadband across multiple frequency bands for mobile or nomadic applications, including VoIP, streaming music, and HD video.

The agreement also covers the resale and interoperability testing of joint products, as well as the development of Alvarion's WiMAX base stations. Alvarion will be Nortel's exclusive supplier of WiMAX IEEE 802.16(e) 2X2/2X4 macro base stations.

Richard Lowe, president carrier networks at Nortel, said: "Early movers in the wireless broadband market are looking for high-quality, turnkey WiMAX solutions to deliver vast coverage in a cost-effective way. The joint offering includes Nortel services, ranging from network consulting, design, and deployment, to full network management."

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