Anyone who considers travel to remote parts of the globe or in a plane as a refuge from mobile phone calls should enjoy it while it lasts, because areas until now out of reach are set to get connected. Via [today.reuters.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: WiMAX
BT Weighs WiMax Move
BT is reportedly considering a bid for Pipex in a move that would give it one of the scarce WiMax licences currently held in the UK. Via [computing.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Schools Give WiMax And Wi-Fi Top Marks
Schools are turning to wireless networks – especially WiMax – as a more cost effective way of providing internet access to more locations. Via [networks.silicon.com]… Continue Reading
Study: WiMAX To Control Broadband Wireless
A new study from Senza Fili says WiMAX soon will dominate the fixed broadband wireless market, but its future in mobile isn’t as clear. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Dallas Getting WiMax Backhaul Network
Aspen Communications hopes to deploy WiMax to 36 buildings in Dallas this year and offer the technology to wireless broadband service providers. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Analysts Expect Push For 802.20 WiMAX Rival
The resurgence of 802.20 wireless broadband access technology could represent serious competition for WiMAX, although the current momentum behind WiMAX will help, according to analysts. Via [electronicsweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Assessing The Worldwide Potential For WiMAX
A typical WiMAX operation will be comprised of WiMAX base stations deployed in a cellular fashion to provide ubiquitous coverage over a metropolitan area. WiMAX base stations can be connected to the edge network by means of a wireless point-to-point link or, where available, a fiber link. Via [newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
WiMAX Relying On Government, Says Wireless Pioneer
The success of WiMAX wireless broadband will be decided by government determination to provide broadband access for all, according to the co-founder of Qualcomm, Dr Andrew Viterbi. Via [electronicsweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Nokia Earmarks 2008 For Mobile WiMax
Nokia is holding fire on mobile WiMax until 2008 as it waits for the market to develop. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
WIMAX Designers Keen On Open Architecture
The Open Base Station Architecture Initiative, (OBSAI) reports that nearly one third of its members actively work with WiMAX technology and that the initiative’s WiMAX integration will be completed soon. Via [eetuk.com]… Continue Reading
WiMax Faces Renewed Competition: Study
While WiMax has the strong backing of Intel, the study noted that another type of wireless broadband, FLASH-OFDM, is now owned by Qualcomm and is based on another standard. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
US Seeks First-mover Advantage With WiMAX Licensing
The US government plans to start licensing spectrum this year for wireless broadband services based on the recently ratified 802.16e WiMAX standard, aiming to stay “one or two steps ahead of other countries,” according to an official from the DoC. Via [cbronline.com]… Continue Reading
WiMax Forum Certifies First Products
The WiMax Forum on Thursday announced the first products to pass official certification and interoperability testing for the fixed wireless broadband standard. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Qualcomm Completes Acquisition Of WiMAX Competitor
Cellular technology giant Qualcomm said Thursday it has completed its acquisition of Flarion Technologies, which has developed a wireless broadband technology that competes with WiMAX. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
A Word To The Wise On WiMax
Marty Cooper, who invented the cell phone three decades ago, is disappointed it’s taking so long for the same kind of mobility to reach the PC. Via [wired.com]… Continue Reading