Siemens Means WLAN Business in Algeria

Algérie Télécom, the largest telecommunications provider in Algeria, has awarded Siemens an order for the infrastructure that will enable it to set up Wireless Local Access Networks for business customers. The order, valued at around €7 M, includes 12,000 WLAN access points, WLAN end-user devices, together with WiMAX base stations and modems.

Consequently, the operator will be able to offer business customers in the Algiers area the operation of company owned WLANs as a completely managed solution, while Siemens will supply the entire infrastructure, WLAN capable end user devices and a tariffication system. As part of this contract Siemens will also maintain two pilot networks and train local technicians to service the networks.

Mamoud Ramrani, directeur de la Division WLL at Algérie Télécom, commented, “With WLANs, we will enable attractively priced voice-data convergence for our customers with data rates that are otherwise possible only in the fixed network. In addition to mobility, the Siemens devices also provide the same comfort and convenience as GSM and UMTS devices.”