Thursday November 12, 2009
P1 gets seat on WiMAX Forum board
KUALA LUMPUR: Michael Lai, CEO of Packet One Networks (Malaysia) or P1, has been appointed to the WiMAX Forum’s board of directors.
The forum is an industry-led international organisation formed to certify and promote broadband wireless products based on the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) technology.
Lai’s appointment means that for the first time ever Malaysia will play a critical role in shaping the future of 4G (fourth generation) WiMAX wireless broadband.
P1 announced that no other incumbent telco in the country has been bestowed such an important role within the telecommunications industry.
According to P1, the appoinment firmly establishes Malaysia as a key regional and global WiMAX hub, helping to speed up the uptake and evolution of broadband and beyond.
“This is truly an opportunity for us to realise our vision of broadband for all. WiMAX will become the catalyst to connect the region to the world and allow us to be truly competitive,” Lai said.
“The country and P1 together will be able to help shape the future of WiMAX and 4G around the world.”
While some local WiMAX players talk about their future plans, Lai said, P1 has already brought the future to Malaysians. “This is just the beginning and P1 will stay true to its promise of delivering broadband for all,” he added.
Ron Resnick, president and chairman of the WiMAX Forum, said Lai’s experience in the wireless industry brings a wealth of knowledge and invaluable insight to the board.
WiMAX technology requires no cables — it uses base stations instead — and is claimed to be able to provide up to 10 megabits per second of broadband Internet speed.
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