Intel supports WIMAX deployment in Sri Lanka

Intel in collaboration with the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRC) announced the launch of WIMAX Forum at eAsia 2009 at BMICH yesterday. The theme "Broadband for all in Sri Lanka", the forum promotes the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless technology that is supported by Intel.

"There is considerable excitement about bringing WIMAX to Sri Lanka and a diverse and complete ecosystem ready to deliver with operators, infra vendors, silicon makers, and CPE vendors to offer their solutions. WIMAX is the best and affordable Wireless Broadband technology for Sri Lanka. This is very exciting time with WIMAX ready to help close the digital divide" said Intel, Asia-Pacific Region, General Manager Navin Shenoy, "Low cost devices are essential and part of the promise and capability of WIMAX. As these new networks are being deployed, we will work together as a community to bring the most innovative and the most cost conscious devices that meet the needs of Sri Lankan people and the goals of Governments and Service Providers."

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka Director General, Priyantha Kariyapperuma said that "WIMAX technology is an efficient tool to bridge the digital divide in Sri Lanka. In this year of English and IT declared by President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the focus is on driving access to information to open doors to wider economic and social development.

The WIMAX Forum will address how to accelerate the introduction of this technology and capacitate consumer connectivity.