STM Wireless Inc., an Irvine broadband and satellite telephone systems provider, has signed a contract with Entel Bolivia to introduce broadband Internet service to that country.
STM officials said they plan to expand to other Latin American countries.
“Entel’s selection of our broadband platform will allow us to showcase this technology through them as a major carrier,” said Renato Dias, STM’s regional vice president for Latin America.
Entel is the dominant ISP in Bolivia, and plans to offer its product to small businesses that want high-speed access. Entel will offer the service as part of a partnership agreement with Pacific Telecom Bolivia.
Market research shows large potential demand for broadband Internet access in South America, according to Carlo Ellena, Entel director of Internet and broadband services.
Entel Bolivia is owned by Telecom Italia, which operates the biggest fixed line network in Italy.
Founded in 1982, STM has 100 Orange County employees, with plans to grow the local workforce to 150 within a year. STM’s equipment has been installed in more than 90 countries.
