WiMAX becomes world recognized IMT technology

NEW DELHI, INDIA -- On October 18, 2007 the ITU Radiocommunication Assembly in Geneva adopted the inclusion of WiMAX into the IMT-2000 family of technologies. This significant decision will make WiMAX as one of the approved IMT technologies and increase the adoption WiMAX in the world.

India has taken a lead role at the ITU conference in Geneva in supporting this technology. This latest decision puts WiMAX on the same level playing field as other 3G technologies such as UMTS.

Bharat Bhatia, TEMA (Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association of India) Vice President and Motorola’s Regional Director of Government Relations, who is participating in the ITU conference at Geneva and played an active role in the conference said: "Today, ITU took an important step toward ensuring that the public will benefit from the most advanced wireless technologies when it accepted WiMAX into the IMT-2000 family of technologies. Inclusion of WiMAX into the IMT-2000 frequency bands is especially important for India as we work to expand the broadband penetration which will bridge the countries digital divide and tremendously benefit our consumers."

N.K. Goyal, Chairman Emeritus, TEMA, commenting on the decision said: "TEMA applauds today’s decision by the ITU Radiocommunication Assembly to approve WiMAX as part of the IMT-2000 family of standards. India’s entire telecom industry appreciates the efforts made by the Indian delegation at the ITU conference in playing a key leadership role in this decision."