Comstar Working on Armenian WiMAX Network

Press Release - February 2, 2008

Russian telecom operator, Comstar UTS, announced this week that it had started deploying a new mobile broadband network in neighbouring Armenia, using WiMAX technology.

“We intend to launch the network this year and, therefore, become the first and the largest wireless broadband Internet operator in Armenia,” said Comstar president, Sergei Pridantsev, in a statement Thursday. The network is expected to cover some 75% of Armenia’s population, according to a spokesman.

Comstar has selected Airspan Networks to provide Mobile WiMAX base stations and other equipment for the Armenian network, but did not disclose the dollar value of this deal.

Mobile WiMAX is an emerging broadband technology, allowing for the transmission of large amounts of data over wireless networks. Its natural applications include wireless video and multimedia services.