Mobily unit launches new WiFi-enabled WIMAX router

BAYANAT AL OULA: Riyadh-based data services provider rolls-out new WiFi-enabled WIMAX router for Internet broadband users. (Getty Images)

Bayanat Al Oula, a subsidiary of Saudi-based Mobily, has launched a new WiFi-enabled WiMAX router for its Broadband@Home service.

The new device can easily be installed and configured by anyone with basic technical ability, the company said in a statement.

As with other WiFi-enabled routers it can also be easily set-up when users move home, due to its plug-and-play feature, which does away with wiring and the need to install and run configuration software.

Groups of users can connect through the router at the same time using WiFi on their laptops and PCs – the router itself supporting speeds of up to two megabits per second (Mbps).

Broadband@Home is the first prepaid broadband service in Saudi Arabia and was initially launched by Mobily's Bayanat Al in four main cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Khobar.

Coverage will soon be extended to other cities.

Mobily currently owns two thirds of the Kingdom's 12,000 kilometer fiberoptic network

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READERS' COMMENTS

Poor Broadband Experience
Posted by dan bald, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday 22 May 2009 at 01:24 UAE time


The quality of my STC's landline is so poor. I upgraded my speed to 1MB
but it is hardly to get the connection with other stc modem (no DCD) better
with 512kb. No way of upgrading to more than 1MB due to line's condition.
I got mobily yesterdat for SR1800 also very poor in the day I got 250kb during day time. I only got one bar on my signal. Everywhere I go inside my flat that the max I could get. I am just 500 mtrs from Riyadh Military Hospital.
I want to logde a complain with Mobily but where? I planning to return it on Saturday to get my money back. I am in the middle of the city and getting one bar. I tried also to go outside I manage to 2 bar but not steady. I think Mobily should improved first the signal quality before introducing new gadgetry.

Mobily did a great job with this
Posted by Sharbeen Sarash, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday 27 April 2009 at 17:19 UAE time


I'm proud user of Broadband@Home. Features a great connectivity and stability. Been using it for 3 weeks now and didnt face any trouble till date. Except once I had slow upload speed. I always get above 2mbps speed and upload of 512kbps. Make sure you get 4 out of 4 signal strenght to get the best response. And besides they have 3 days money back guarantee. So its worth trying it.

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