Motorola Teams with Primus Canada and Mipps to Trial WiMAX in Toronto

Results to shape future high-speed wireless broadband service offerings

    CHICAGO, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WIMAX WORLD USA --
 Motorola, Inc. ( MOT) is working jointly with Primus Canada and Mipps
 Inc. on trials of WiMAX IEEE 802.16e-2005 in Toronto. The trial, using
 Motorola's wi4 WiMAX solution, will provide valuable in-field experience
 and data to both service providers as they evaluate WiMAX technology for
 planned future deployments of innovative, high-speed wireless broadband
 services to their customers throughout Canada.
     With WiMAX users can enjoy untethered access to Internet applications
 such as browsing and video streaming using customer premise equipment
 (modems), PCMCIA cards for laptops, and handheld devices at speeds greater
 than today's cellular networks.
     Mipps Inc. ("Mipps") acquired 3.5 GHz licensed spectrum covering
 Toronto as well as similar spectrum in most major cities across Canada.
 Mipps is building the WiMAX network infrastructure in Toronto and the
 companies will collaborate and share knowledge and expertise gained
 throughout the trial.
     "Primus Canada's trial of the latest WiMAX technology, in partnership
 with Mipps, is another example of our dedication to providing Canadians
 with leading-edge services and features," said Ted Chislett, president of
 Primus Canada. "Toronto, being a critical market for Primus, represents an
 ideal test-market for this initiative, which could lead to a roll-out in
 other centers across Canada in the coming months."
     "As a wireless network operator, and given the potential for WiMAX to
 become a widely embraced technology in Canada, we are pleased to evaluate
 the WiMAX IEEE 802.16e capabilities with a leading supplier such as
 Motorola, and to explore the possibilities of new services with Primus
 Canada's innovative offerings," said Joe Boutros, president of Mipps. "The
 benefits of WiMAX technology and the ecosystem of equipment suppliers that
 can support us in other trials make WiMAX an attractive option for us to
 evaluate as we design new services."
     "For markets like Canada that have readily accessible access to
 broadband connectivity, Motorola's wi4 WiMAX solutions create a
 cost-efficient business model that can enable a new wireless operator to
 quickly realize the large revenue potential of corporate as well as
 residential users," said Fred Wright, senior vice president, Motorola Home
 & Networks Mobility. "The ability to come to market quickly and effectively
 is critical for success of these entrepreneurs. We expect that the
 collaboration in these trials will demonstrate this."
     Motorola's wi4 WiMAX solutions are part of its MOTOwi4(TM) portfolio of
 innovative wireless broadband solutions and services that creates,
 complements and completes IP networks. Delivering IP coverage to virtually
 all spaces, the MOTOwi4 portfolio also includes fixed broadband, mesh, and
 indoor solutions for private and public networks. For more information,
 please visit http://www.motorola.com/motowi4
     About Primus Canada
     Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc. is the largest alternative
 communications carrier in Canada with over 1,000,000 customers. The Company
 offers facilities-based voice, data, e-commerce, Web hosting, VoIP and
 broadband Internet services utilizing ADSL2+ technology. Primus Canada's
 national network consists of nationwide switches with international
 connectivity through its parent company's global network, ATM and IP nodes,
 and collocation facilities at major cities across the country. Primus
 Canada is also one of Canada's largest MVNO's (Mobile Virtual Network
 Operator) offering PRIMUS Wireless service. Primus Canada is a wholly-owned
 subsidiary of McLean, Virginia-based PRIMUS Telecommunications Group,
 Incorporated (OTC Bulletin Board: PRTL). Primus Canada news and information
 are available at the Company's Web site at http://www.primus.ca.
     About Mipps Inc.
     Mipps Inc. is a Canadian wireless operator and has acquired 3.5 GHz
 licensed spectrum in 40 licensed areas covering most major cities and towns
 across Canada potentially serving over 15 million in population. Mipps is
 one of the first companies in Canada to use fixed wireless technologies to
 conveniently and cost-effectively meet the full range of communications and
 e-services needs of organizations of all sizes. In addition to supplying
 its customers with robust and secure wireless broadband service at speeds
 ranging from T1 through to an unprecedented 480Mbps, Mipps provides a host
 of other comprehensive Internet related services. Mipps' world class
 technology takes advantage of international standards and provides
 innovative services to end-users with the highest reliability.
     About Motorola
     Motorola is known around the world for innovation and leadership in
 wireless and broadband communications. Inspired by our vision of seamless
 mobility, the people of Motorola are committed to helping you connect
 simply and seamlessly to the people, information, and entertainment that
 you want and need. We do this by designing and delivering "must have"
 products, "must do" experiences and powerful networks -- along with a full
 complement of support services. A Fortune 100 company with global presence
 and impact, Motorola had sales of US $42.8 billion in 2006. For more
 information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit
 http://www.Motorola.com.
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