Telkom selects TRG for WiMAX solution

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: PT Teknologi Riset Global (TRG) has been selected by PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) to supply a national 802.16d WiMAX solution in the recently freed up 3.3GHz band. PT Teknologi Riset Global (TRG) is an affiliate of leading Indonesian infrastructure developer the Indonesian Tower Group.

The announcement has been made a ministry decree calling on operators to migrate from the 3.5GHz to 3.3GHz band. The ministry has also asked to stick with 802.16d accredited technology.

According to the telco, it has already deployed TRG’s WiMAX solution in four regions: West Java, Jakarta, Sumatra Island and Kalimantan Island.

TRG has been working with Canada’s Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc to integrate WiMAX equipment for Indonesian carriers with licensed spectrum at 2.3GHz and 3.3GHz. Tranzeo Wireless manufactures wireless broadband and WiMAX communication systems from its base in British Columbia.