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Alvarion announced it was chosen by 4G Africa AG to deploy the first Mobile WiMAX network in Cameroon.

According to Alvarion, the deployment in the cities of Douala and Yaounde, two of Cameroon's largest metropolitan areas with a total population 5 million people, will provide coverage using Alvarion's end-to-end Mobile WiMAX 4Motion solution at the 2.5 GHz frequency band.

The deployment is expected to provide connectivity to over 10,000 users within the first year. 4G WiMAX presents an ideal business case for enabling mobile broadband to mass consumers. By building a network based on Alvarion's platform, 4G Africa can offer a range of data services to consumers in Cameroon.

"We are excited to work with Alvarion on the first 4G network deployment in Cameroon and introduce a new era of communications to the residents of Douala and Yaounde," said Dov Bar-Gera, CEO of 4G Africa. "4G Africa is focused on establishing WiMAX networks in emerging Sub-Saharan countries, such as Cameroon with the overall aim to reduce the digital divide. Leveraging Alvarion's technology and expertise allows us to provide a high-performance quality network, offering valuable broadband services to the residents in this market."

"Bringing Mobile WiMAX services to Cameroon will enable 4G Africa to provide residents with the benefits of a complete wireless broadband experience," said Eran Gorev, president and CEO of Alvarion. "Our technology will provide complete network connectivity and allow 4G Africa to be one step closer to their goal of reducing the digital divide in Sub-Sahara Africa."

The mission of 4G Africa is to provide broadband wireless internet access services in chosen countries in sub-Saharan Africa, in order to help close the digital divide. In 2011 the company will start offering wireless and different value added services in Cameroon.