Orbitel to launch WiMAX services in Q2

Colombian long distance operator Orbitel aims to launch a public WiMAX service in Q2, Orbitel president Alejandro Ceballos told BNamericas. Orbitel plans to offer not just connectivity but applications such as VoIP and access to music and video content as well. Orbitel is still selecting equipment providers and has not disclosed how much the company is investing in the launch of WiMAX services but the company expects that the greatest expense will be the spectrum licensing fees