AccessKenya selects Alvarion for WiMAX service in Kenya

NAIROBI, July 28 (Chinese media) -- Kenya's largest Internet Service Provider,

AccessKenya, said Monday it has selected Alvarion, the world's leading provider

of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions, for its large scale WiMAX deployment

in the east African nation.

The company said in a statement that the new network will enable

AccessKenya Group to provide high speed residential broadband access to the

middle and up market for improved lifestyle in Mombasa and Nairobi.

"After six months of extensive trials, we chose Alvarion as our preferred

WiMAX vendor and are excited to begin rolling out the network to provide

reliable and fast residential broadband service in Kenya," said Jonathan Somen,

managing director of AccessKenya Group.

"Given Alvarion's market leadership in WiMAX and with an impressive track

record in Africa, we are confident that we have made the best choice with an

industry-leading solution, which will enhance the experience of our customers

who deserve only the best."

A network of this scale means that AccessKenya Group subscribers from the

residential areas of both cities can benefit from guaranteed high speed

Internet, unlimited data downloads, year-round customer service and special

payment offers.

In addition, the ability to establish reliable Virtual Private Network

connections will be offered so that customers can access their offices from

home.

"As the market leaders in Corporate Internet with eight years of proven

data expertise and five years experience running our own wireless network, I

believe this gives customers the comfort that they are buying a tried and tested

product they can bank on with a service quality guarantee like that enjoyed by

our 2,200 corporate clients. We know data and we are now taking that expertise

to the residential market," Somen added.

"AccessKenya Group presents an exciting and promising expansion strategy

and we are pleased to play an important role in their aggressive go-to-market

plan," said Tzvika Friedman, president and CEO of Alvarion.

"We value our partnership with one of Kenya's most innovative operators and

leading corporate ISP, and our presence and ongoing commitment to the emerging

markets is reinforced once again by this project."