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November 08, 2010

KeyOn Inks Deal with Alvarion to Supply 4G to Nevada Communities

KeyOn Communications Holdings, Inc., a provider of wireless broadband, satellite video and voice over Internet protocol services in the United States, selected Alvarion Ltd., a provider of 4G networks in the broadband wireless access market, as its next-generation, 4G wireless equipment supplier.

KeyOn is said to have signed this deal for $10.2 million stimulus award to provide 4G, last-mile wireless broadband access and VoIP services to approximately 93,000 people, 5,522 businesses and 849 critical community facilities in qualified rural communities throughout Nevada.

This announcement follows the successful deployment of a similar network in Pahrump, Nev.

“KeyOn went through an exhaustive process to select the most qualified vendor for this advanced and vital network. Alvarion not only possesses the technical expertise, demonstrated by the success we have had to date in Pahrump, but also a culture of commitment and follow-through,” Jonathan Snyder, chief executive officer for KeyOn Communications, said in a press release.

 “In terms of broadband availability, our 4G network will reach some of the most neglected populations in Nevada. As our network comes online, these communities will have high-speed Internet access equal to that available in urban markets including the option to subscribe to high-quality digital voice service,” Snyder added.

As per the terms of this new agreement, KeyOn will initially be deploying over $3 million of Alvarion’s BreezeMAX WiMAX equipment and expects increased purchases of equipment with the anticipated growth in subscribers due to the lack of advanced broadband services. The network, as stated, will utilize the 3.65 GHz spectrum band where KeyOn holds a nationwide, non-exclusive license.

KeyOn unveiled its plan to offer broadband service at speeds up to 8 megabits per second (Mbps).

“We congratulate our valued customer on receiving this major award from the Broadband Initiatives Program,” said Eran Gorev, president and CEO of Alvarion, said in a statement.

“We are pleased to extend our relationship with KeyOn by continuing to provide tailored solutions for their state-of-the-art, wireless network. We look forward to working with this progressive and visionary operator to extend the reach of their services throughout Nevada,” Gorev added.


Jai C.S. is a contributing editor for MobilityTechzone. To read more of Jai's articles, please visit his columnist page.

Edited by Tammy Wolf


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