Motorola, Zain Saudi Arabia ink LTE deal

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Zain Saudi Arabia and Networks business of Motorola has signed a contract to deploy a LTE network in Saudi Arabia. Both the companies will deploy a FDD LTE network in the 2.6GHz band, overlaying Zain’s existing 3G network.

One of the first in the country, the deployment of the LTE network will begin in the second quarter. The contract will enable Zain to offer high-speed mobile broadband services to its customers.

Radio access network, evolved packet core, devices and optimization and integration services will be provided by Motorola under the deal.