Kenya Data Networks to Expand Nationwide WiMAX Network with Alvarion

Alvarion announced that its longstanding customer, Kenya Data Networks Ltd. (KDN), plans to expand its WiMAX network to offer voice and data services to seven additional cities across Kenya.

"Our strong and ongoing relationship with Alvarion allows us to continue meeting the particular demands of the African market,” said Mr. Kai Wulff, Managing Director of KDN. “This nationwide extension of WiMAX enables us to offer our current and new customers broadband services at competitive rates. In addition, we are planning to expand our offering with Alvarion’s 802.16e solution for Personal Broadband and realize our vision of seamless connectivity to individuals whenever, wherever.”

KDN plans to increase coverage to meet the needs of all types of businesses and residences. Alvarion’s BreezeMAX enables strong and reliable access services to KDN’s growing customer base. WiMAX is continuing to expand in Africa, where the lack of traditional fixed-line infrastructure makes it the ideal technology for providing broadband access.

“By embracing WiMAX as their preferred technology, KDN continues to show that wireless broadband technologies are the best economic choice for the unique needs of the fast growing African market,” said Tzvika Friedman, President and CEO of Alvarion. “KDN is an industry leader, not only as a carrier offering the benefits of WiMAX to Africa, but as a company that is able to foresee the mobile opportunities this technology can bring to the market. This project is another example of our customer-centric strategy, which enables growth and valuable business cases for all.”