ZTE receives WIMAX certification

MUMBAI, INDIA: ZTE Corporation, a provider in telecommunications equipment and network solutions, announced on Wednesday that its WiMAX FORUM has been received an international recognition for its WiMAX solutions and proactive initiative in providing the industry with telecom equipment that meet strict testing procedures.

The company disclosed that the WiMAX Forum has awarded its 3.5GHz WiMAX 16e System equipment – the ZTE B9100+R9100 base stations, the impressive Wave2 qualification certification, the release added.

The WiMAX Forum drives a common global standard for certification of interoperable high performance IP-based broadband wireless equipment supporting stationary, portable and mobile applications.

Through this certification, interoperability and mass production is promoted, that would in turn lower the price and ensure a widespread adoption of WiMAX Forum Certified equipment, it added.

In August 2008, the company received the certification for its WiMAX 16e Terminal solutions from WiMAX Forum and later in October 2008, its WiMAX 16e System equipment was also awarded the Wave2 Qualification Certification, the release said.

"We are honored to receive the WiMAX Forum's 3.5GHz Wave2 Certification for our WiMAX products. This further proves that the industry recognizes the seamless compatibility and maturity of our WiMAX equipment system," said Zhao Songpu, general manager of WiMAX products, ZTE.

He added that it demonstrates their commitment in the adoption of WiMAX technology and in playing a key role to drive the development and standardization of WiMAX in the industry.