China's Huawei to deploy commercial WiMAX network in Pakistan

China's Huawei Technologies said it has been selected by Mobilink, the largest GSM operator in Pakistan and a subsidiary of Orascom Telecom, to deploy a commercial WiMAX 16e network.

In a statement, Huawei said the network will cover central business districts and hot spots in Islamabad, Karachi, Sialkot, Lahore, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi.

Under the terms of the contract, Huawei will provide Mobilink with a WiMAX solution to help the company meet Pakistan's increasing broadband needs.

To date, Huawei has won 19 overseas commercial WiMAX contracts.