Clearwire adds Huawei to WiMax vendor list

Wireless broadband service provider, Clearwire Communications, says it has added China's Huawei Technologies to its vendor mix, for a new high-speed wireless network it is building.

Under the three-year agreement, Huawei will supply Clearwire Communications, LLC, an operating subsidiary of Clearwire Corporation, WiMAX radio access network (RAN) equipment to facilitate Clearwire's rollout of super fast mobile Internet service across 14 US cities by 1 September 2009 called CLEAR.

Apart from Huawei Technologies, Clearwire's current vendors include Motorola, Samsung, Cisco, Ciena and DragonWave.

Shenzhen, Guangdong-based Huawei, will provide several key infrastructure pieces, including base stations, element management system (EMS) components, and related network hardware and software.

''Our new network is specifically designed to deliver an unmatched combination of 4G speeds, capacity, and mobility to meet the growing demand for wireless broadband services,'' said Dr. John Saw, chief technology officer for Clearwire.

''As such, we have designed an all-IP network that is efficient, low-cost and scalable using standards-based technology from industry-leading providers. Our existing agreements with Motorola, Samsung, Cisco, and DragonWave, plus today's addition of Huawei, provide us with the capabilities and support necessary to deliver super fast mobile Internet in more ways for both our customers and strategic wholesalers,'' he added.