Companies expand wireless broadband services in Angola over the 3.6 GHz frequency band

Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR), the world’s leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, and Mundo Startel today announced the expansion of WiMAX services throughout Angola. The network expansion using Alvarion’s BreezeMAX solution at the 3.6 GHz frequency band follows Mundo Startel’s decision to launch their fixed-line ISP operations.

Following previous successful deployments in Luanda, Mundo Startel and Alvarion continue to provide a cost-effective solution, empowering social care development programs such as e-Health and e-Learning. Mundo will provide internet access services to both enterprises and residential homes. This nationwide WiMAX network also provides access to remote businesses, fueling economic growth for the region.

“Broadband services are highly essential for the development of Angola's growing population which currently stands at over 13 million. This project enhances the everyday life of people, and allows them access to new opportunities,” said Mr. Paulo Garcia, Managing Director of Mundo Startel. “We are happy to expand our partnership with Alvarion as we consider Alvarion as a strong partner who is helping us realize our ambition of providing a nationwide footprint for broadband. Alvarion’s leading market position along with a state of the art WiMAX solution made it a natural choice for this important project.”

Mundo Startel is partially owned by Telecom Namibia, along with a number of other local partners, who have committed to invest over $55 million in Angola to deploy 100,000 wireless lines providing voice and high speed data services in Luanda and throughout the country. The network encourages economic development, as it aims to expand the service nationwide, thus creating jobs for local residents.

“Angola’s demand for broadband connectivity coupled with the lack of wired infrastructure makes WiMAX technology an ideal solution for the country,” said Tzvika Friedman, president and CEO of Alvarion. “Alvarion is proud to continue supporting Mundo Startel in bringing broadband services to its customers. Alvarion’s widely deployed WiMAX solutions provide flexibility and scalability necessary to grow the networks overtime with the ability to continue adding tailored value added services.”

About Mundo Startel

Mundo Startel is a fully licensed Angolan telecommunications operator that satisfies voice and data connectivity needs for home owners, SMEs, Corporate and Government clients.