Bolivian operator Entel has awarded a contract to Alcatel-Lucent to deploy a commercial WiMAX Rev-e (802.16e-2005 standard) network. The network will support VoIP, high-speed internet access, video and other data services for Entel customers, via both fixed and mobile services. This complements Entel's existing fixed broadband services. The WiMAX services are expected to launch by the end of the current quarter. Alcatel-Lucent will provide base stations, wireless access controllers, software and application platforms. It also will provide design and planning for network integration services, including radio network planning, installation and commissioning, project management and support services for Entel's network. Alcatel-Lucent has teamed up with Zyxel to provide customer-premises equipment.
