Motorola wins TETRA contracts from three Indian international airports

11 September 2008

New Delhi: Motorola Inc. has announced that it has won contracts to provide TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) digital radio communication networks to Delhi International Airport, Bangalore International Airport and GMR Hyderabad International Airport.

Under the contracts, Motorola will supply scalable Dimetra IP based mission critical networks to the new airports in Bengaluru as well as Hyderabad, and replace the existing analogue radio network used by domestic and international airports in Delhi. The Dimetra IP system, an enhanced IP-based TETRA solution, is highly flexible and scalable and can support voice, messaging and mobile applications, including remote access to data and data transmission over a single network.

The system will enable secure, always-on mobile voice and data channels, and is capable of full interoperability across multiple user segments. It will improve operational efficiency and achieve fail-safe seamless communications essential for ensuring passenger safety and security.

Phey Teck Moh, vice president and general manager, government and public safety, Motorola Asia Pacific added, ''Increase in air traffic has put tremendous demands on the management of airports. Motorola is committed to bring the latest mission-critical voice and data mobile solutions to airports in Asia Pacific. There are now ten international airports in Asia Pacific utilising Motorola's TETRA solutions in providing world class capability to the airport industry.''

The TETRA communications solutions that Motorola will provide to the three airports include base stations, MSO switches, mobile, portable and fixed radios.

Bangalore International Airport Limited's head – ICT Francis Rajan said, ''Motorola's international experience and pioneering work in the area of mission-critical TETRA technology, and their customer focus met with our stringent standards for this showcase international airport in Bengaluru.''