ZTE Achieves XOHM Certification for WiMAX Modem

(Business News & Technology News, 9 Oct 2008)

Sprint's XOHM WiMAX business unit has certified ZTE Corp.'s TU25 USB modem after extensive evaluation in the XOHM lab environment. The USB modem is the first certified for use with XOHM's Mobile WiMAX service, the company's next-generation broadband service now commercially available in Baltimore and planned elsewhere.

WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a wireless internet technology designed to provide broadband connections over large areas—even in challenging city environments. ZTE's TU25 USB Modem provides XOHM's subscribers with reliable, high speed broadband wireless connection for laptops and desktop computers with a USB port.

XOHM's certification of the ZTE TU25 USB Modem signifies the product's interoperability with other elements of the WiMAX network including back-office provisioning and customer relationship management systems and infrastructure. In addition to the XOHM certification, ZTE's modem has also achieved Microsoft's WQHL certification, USB Forum certification and FCC certification, marking it ready for commercial usage.

"With our newly achieved certification, consumers and enterprises everywhere are one step closer to realizing the promise of WiMAX technology which we see as the next-generation of broadband wireless access," says Dr. George Sun, CEO, ZTE USA. "The certification of our USB modem proves that XOHM has chosen a high quality and reliable product that is a key component of the Baltimore launch, as well as future service roll-outs. We are proud to be working hand-in-hand with XOHM and its other vendor partners to help pioneer WiMAX in the United States."

XOHM launched its first commercial service in the Baltimore area on September 29th. ZTE's USB modem is the only USB modem presently certified for use. ZTE worked closely with XOHM to complete the testing and certification in the XOHM ND-ADE lab.

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