Huawei and BSNL Launch WiMAX Network in Rajasthan, India

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. has launched the first Indian WiMAX commercial network in Ajmer, Rajasthan in partnership with India Communications Corporation Limited (BSNL), announced the leading Chinese telecommunications equipment provider.

The WiMAX network mainly provides high-speed data service for remote rural areas of the country, helping local residents to get the latest information relating to business, education, and medical treatment.

Huawei has provided BSNL with WiMAX 802.16e, the latest mobile broadband solution. It is a portable mobile access solution that is available for roaming and handover.

http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2009/12/30/4552944.htm

It was earlier reported that ZTE would win this contract, but Huawei won out:

http://www.wimax360.com/profiles/blogs/wimax-in-india-update-bsnl

Also see this article on the rumored further delay of the 3G/BWA spectrum auctions in India:
http://www.wimax360.com/profiles/blogs/3g-and-wimax-in-india-will-it

Finally, note that 3G/BWA in India will be discussed at the IEEE ComSocSCV Jan 13th meeting:
www.comsocscv.org

Alan Weissberger
IEEE ComSoc SCV President and Program Chair