Motorola, Primus Canada And Mipps To Trial Wi-Max In Toronto

by Heather McLaughlin

Motorola recently announced that they are partnering with Primus Canada and Mipps to bring Wi-Max to Toronto, Canada.

“Primus Canada’s trial of the latest WiMAX technology, in partnership with Mipps, is another example of our dedication to providing Canadians with leading-edge services and features,” said Ted Chislett, president of Primus Canada. “Toronto, being a critical market for Primus, represents an ideal test-market for this initiative, which could lead to a roll-out in other centers across Canada in the coming months.”

“As a wireless network operator, and given the potential for WiMAX to become a widely embraced technology in Canada, we are pleased to evaluate the WiMAX IEEE 802.16e capabilities with a leading supplier such as Motorola, and to explore the possibilities of new services with Primus Canada’s innovative offerings,” said Joe Boutros, president of Mipps.
“The benefits of WiMAX technology and the ecosystem of equipment suppliers that can support us in other trials make WiMAX an attractive option for us to evaluate as we design new services.”

“For markets like Canada that have readily accessible access to broadband connectivity, Motorola’s wi4 WiMAX solutions create a cost-efficient business model that can enable a new wireless operator to quickly realize the large revenue potential of corporate as well as
residential users,” said Fred Wright, senior vice president, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility. “The ability to come to market quickly and effectively is critical for success of these entrepreneurs. We expect that the collaboration in these trials will demonstrate this.”

This technology will provide coverage to virtually all spaces, the MOTOwi4 portfolio also includes fixed broadband, mesh, and indoor solutions for private and public networks.