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Joining Forces

Estie Neff on November 12, 2009

text-partnership VocalTec and Runcom Join Forces for Integrated WiMAX VoIP Solution – Nov 12, 2009 (TMCnet)
VocalTec Communications Ltd., a provider of carrier-class multimedia and voice-over-IP solutions, and the end-2-end WiMAX system solutions provider Runcom Technologies, have integrated their WiMAX VoIP solution at an upcoming conference. Both the companies would be joining forces for the provisioning of this joint offering, which will help service providers to benefit from enhanced voice services in the emerging telecom markets.

SP AusNet Leases Austar ‘WiMAX’ Spectrum for Smart Metering – Nov 12, 2009 (iTWire)
Austar is to lease a portion of its 2.3GHz spectrum licences in regional Victoria to SP AusNet, which will build a mobile WiMAX network to provide communications with smart electricity meters it plans to rollout to 680,000 consumers in the next three years.

Clearwire: 555,000 Subscribers – Nov 12, 2009 (DSLReports.com)
According to Clearwire’s latest quarterly earnings, the company now serves about 555,000 subscribers. About 173,000 of those are using Clearwire’s new Clear Mobile WiMax service. The remainder are still using the old Clearwire fixed service, for which our user reviews have always been rather lackluster.

Sony India Ready to Launch WiMax-enabled Laptops – Nov 11, 2009 (Business Standard)
Electronics major Sony India is ready with WiMAX-enabled offerings for the domestic market, but will wait for the Union government to complete the wireless broadband spectrum allocation process before launching the products.

Global WiMax Users Expected To Grow 87% Annually Between 2010 and 2012 – Nov 11, 2009 (Wimax News)
According to Companies and Markets’ report “Global WiMax Market Analysis”, WiMax has tremendous potential to offer global standardized broadband wireless platform. Many countries across the globe will adopt WiMax to facilitate rapid economic development.

Motorola Exec Sees Room for WiMax and LTE to Thrive – Nov 11, 2009 (Computerworld)
Motorola is working aggressively to sell equipment to provision both WiMax and LTE wireless technologies when carriers commit to one or the other, said Bruce Brda, general manager of wireless networks for the equipment maker. Despite debate over whether WiMax or LTE technology would win out as the basis for faster 4G wireless networks, Motorola Inc. is now convinced that both protocols will flourish.

Samsung: WiMax Could Be as Big as CDMA – Nov 11, 2009 (TelephonyOnline)
Just as the smaller CDMA ecosystems rewarded the vendors that stuck with the technology, Samsung is counting on its early lead in WiMax to pay dividends.… Read the rest

Wimax vs. LTE: It Has Begun

Estie Neff on November 5, 2009

Telecom Providers Announce LTE Standard – Nov 5, 2009 (CNET)

In the battle between LTE and WiMax for wireless broadband, LTE may have just gotten another boost. A group of leading telecom service and equipment providers, including AT&T, Verizon, Nokia, and Samsung, announced a new standard Thursday for delivering compatible voice and messaging services using Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks.

Anritsu Joins `4G and Fat Pipes` Panel Discussion Tour – Nov 5, 2009 (Reuters)
Anritsu Company, in conjunction with RCR Wireless News, is happy to announce RCR Local, a series of networking events held around the country to gather large groups of telecom and technology professionals. The first event will focus on the impact 4G services have on the wireless industry and, ultimately, our society as whole, both from an economic and cultural standpoint.

CLEAR WiMax on Sale Today in the Philadelphia Region – Nov 5, 2009 (Wimax News)
Clearwire Communications, LLC, announced today the expansion of its sales operations for CLEAR`s internet service throughout the Philadelphia region. The company will be showcasing mobile WiMax capabilities in Philadelphia’s Love Park at their consumer launch event.

Intel in Talks with ITI for WiMAX Joint Venture – Nov 5, 2009 (Business Standard)
The world’s largest chip maker Intel is preparing to participate in bids recently invited by ailing state-run telecom equipment manufacturer Indian Telecom Industries (ITI) to set up joint ventures based on various technologies including Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), according to sources close to this development.

Taiwan and China WiMax Partners Instead of Competitors – Nov 4, 2009 (Wimax News)
Acer chairman JT Wang, who also serves as chairman of the Taipei Computer Association (TCA), wants Taiwan and China based players to see each other more as partners than competitors.

Alvarion Beats Analyst Expectations – Nov 4, 2009 (Wimax News)
Alvarion reported lower quarterly earnings and revenue on Wednesday, although the results beat expectations and sent its shares higher.

Tata Teleservices Maharashtra to Spend $266m on 3G, WiMAX – Nov 4, 2009 (Total Telecom)
Indian operator says money will be spent at spectrum auctions and on capacity expansion.

Sprint’s Good News: 10 More Cities with WiMax and a New Netbook – Nov 4, 2009 (Wimax News)
Sprint-Nextel Corp., has confirmed that it is launching its first ever netbook as well as expanding the coverage of its WiMax network.

Obama Earmarks $7 Billion to Expand High-speed Internet … Read the rest

Wimax for Big Guys

Estie Neff on October 29, 2009

Rumor Alert: Google May Bid on Wimax Spectrum in India - Oct 27, 2009 (Wimax News)
According to Reuters, Google Inc. may bid for WiMax radio waves in India’s upcoming auction.
The auction for third generation technology (3G) spectrum in India is expected to start on January 14, 2010.

Beceem Expects WiMAX Solution Shipments to Taiwan to Double in 2010 – Oct 29, 2009 (Digitimes)
WiMAX solution provider Beceem Communications expects its shipments of WiMAX chips to Taiwan to account for 60% of its total WiMAX solution shipments in 2010, compared to 30% in 2009, according to company VP of worldwide sales David Carrol.

Gadget Alert: WiMax eBook Reader – Oct 29, 2009 (Wimax News)
Further details of ASUS’ upcoming eBook reader have emerged, and the company may have confirmed that WiFi, 3G and WiMax versions will be announced before the year is out. The price is said to be competitive to what Amazon and Sony already offer.

Nick VanWingerden Updates Us on the Liberty University WiMax Venture – Oct 28, 2009 (Wimax News)
Liberty University is set to bring WiMAX to its hometown, Lynchburg, VA, by partnering with the Virginia School of the Arts. We spoke to Nick VanWingerden, a part time student in the Online MBA program at Liberty who works in the CIO’s Office as IT Executive Business Analyst and Project Manager, about the university’s plans to offer WiMax to students.

WiMAX Players Fined for Failure to Reach Coverage Target - Oct 28, 2009 (TeleGeography)
Three of Malaysia’s WiMAX operators have been hit with fines relating to failures in rolling out their networks on time, the Star Online reports. According to reports, the country’s telecoms watchdog, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, advised REDtone, Asiaspace and Y-Max Networks that they failed to reach the 25% population coverage stipulated by their concessions by March 2009.

Funding Delay Bad News for Rural WiMAX Providers – Oct 28, 2009 (Wireless Week)
The decision by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to delay the payout of the first broadband stimulus grants until December came as bad news for rural WiMAX providers counting on the funds.

Intel, HCL Launch First WiMax-enabled Nettops – Oct 28, 2009 (Economic Times) The world’s largest chip maker Intel, along with HCL Infosystems, on Tuesday announced the launch of the first of WiMax-enabled nettops and laptops in the country.

Multisource Telecoms Selects Airspan’s WiMAX … Read the rest

Energy Friendly WiMAX

Estie Neff on October 22, 2009

c0334_smart-meter-001 Motorola Powers World’s First WiMAX-based Electric Utility Smart Metering for SP AusNet – Oct 22, 2009 (PR Newswire)
The advanced mobile broadband technology allows fast and cost-effective roll-out of new metering infrastructure. Motorola will provide SP AusNet with a wireless end-to-end infrastructure for its smart metering program, which will help monitor and reduce electricity usage for more than 680,000 customers in Victoria.

Tellabs Acquires WiChorus to Revolutionize the Mobile Internet – Oct 22, 2009 (Reuters)

Users want mobile Internet services anywhere, anytime. Sales of smartphones are growing more than 30% a year, and netbooks are taking root. As a result, Tellabs’ mobile customers expect mobile data traffic to grow 30% to 50% a year for the foreseeable future. Such high growth demands scalable, next-generation network architectures to deliver 3G and 4G services.

Augere launches Dhaka WiMAX network ‘Qubee’ – Oct 22, 2009 (TeleGeography)
Augere Wireless Broadband Bangladesh yesterday launched WiMAX-based wireless broadband services in five areas of Dhaka under the brand name ‘Qubee’, reports Bangladeshi newspaper the Daily Star.

Green Packet Secures Singapore WiMax License - Oct 22, 2009 (Wimax News)
Kuala Lumpur, 22 October 2009 –Bursa Malaysia Main Board listed Green Packet Berhad has, via its subsidiary, Packet One Sdn Bhd, entered into an agreement with Pacnet for the transfer of Pacnet’s Facilities-based Operator (FBO) license and Wireless Broadband Access (WBA) spectrum right to Green Packet’s newly incorporated company, Packet One (S) Pte Ltd (“P1 Singapore”).

Memo To Intel: Time For An Overdue Reality Check On Mobile WiMAX – Oct 19, 2009 (Gerson Lehman Group)
Next generation or truly 4G mobile WiMAX is likely to be a specification that is never implemented on a significant scale.

Board Panel’s Hearing of WiMax Plan to Continue – Oct 20, 2009 (NashuaTelegraph.com)
Goodman Networks has asked officials to consider a proposal to build two 150-foot WiMax towers on New Hampshire school district properties – one at Birch Hill Elementary School, the other at Nashua High School North.

Get the Inside Scoop on Airspan from Declan Byrne – Oct 21, 2009 (Wimax News)
GoingWimax catches up with Declan Byrne, chief marketing officer of Airspan.

WiMax Subscribers Reaches Approximately 4 Million Worldwide – Oct 20, 2009 (Wimax News)
Maravedis released the latest 4G statistics and according to 4G Counts their subscription service, it shows that BWA/WiMax subscriptions have increased by 560,000, making it about 4 million worldwide.

Rumor: T-Mobile to Acquire Sprint – … Read the rest

What Does the Future Hold for WiMAX?

Estie Neff on October 16, 2009

WiMax WiMAX Will Be a Niche, Ovum Says - Oct 13, 2009 (TMCnet)
WiMAX, seen by some as a key broadband access technology in the developing world, is destined for niche status in these markets, according to researchers at Ovum.

North Carolina to get Time Warner Cable WiMax in December – Oct 15, 2009 (Wimax News)
Time Warner Cable will take Road Runner on the road on Dec. 1 with the launch of WiMax wireless broadband service in its Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, N.C., markets.

Samsung Preps Touchscreen WiMAX Smartphone – Oct 15, 2009 (Electronista)
Korean wireless provider KT is planning on releasing a smartphone that supports the country’s WiBro mobile broadband network, which is the equivalent of WiMAX in Korea.

Beceem Selects Mindspeed® Broadband Gateway Processor for Use Within Its WiMAX VoIP Gateway Solution – Oct 15, 2009 (Reuters)
Mindspeed Technologies, Inc., a leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for network infrastructure applications, today announced Beceem Communications Inc., a leading provider of mobile WiMAX chips, has selected Mindspeed’s Comcerto 100 broadband gateway processor for use within its BCS5200
customer premise equipment (CPE) chip for residential, small office/home office (SOHO), small- to-midsize businesses (SMB) and enterprise applications.

WiMax Solution to be Deployed in Missouri – Oct 14, 2009 (Wimax News)
Airspan Networks Inc. a provider of broadband wireless access networks, announced that Stutler Technologies has purchased Airspan WiMAX equipment for Green Hills Companies broadband network offering high-speed data services in Missouri.

Cisco Backpedals on WiMAX with Starent Buy – Oct 14, 2009 (Computerworld)
This week’s $2.9 billion acquisition of Starent Networks indicates that Cisco is backpedaling from its WiMAX focus and shifting it to LTE as the 4G underpinning of next generation mobile data networks.

Mformation’s Service Manager Powers UQ’s WiMAX Service in Japan – Oct 14, 2009 (TMCnet)
Edison, N.J.-based advanced mobile device management software provider Mformation Technologies, Inc. reportedly announced that its Service Manager device management platform has been leveraged by UQ Communications, Inc. for the nationwide expansion of UQ WiMAX service in Japan.

Toshiba Notebook Now with WiMax – Oct 13, 2009 (Wimax News)
The old Toshiba dynabook was lightweight and connected almost everywhere. Almost. Now, the new upgraded dynabook UX can get you total Internet mobility with its latest WiMAX feature.

P1 Approved to Roll Out WiMax in East Malaysia – Oct 13, 2009 (Wimax News)
Packet One Networks (P1) announced today that it has received the … Read the rest

WiMAX in the Big City: Philadelphia

Estie Neff on October 8, 2009 | 1 comment

Philadelphia PA Map Sept 2007 Clear WiMax Soft Launch in Philadelphia – Oct 5, 2009 (Wimax News)
Clearwire recently updated its coverage maps to reveal that Philadelphia now gets Clear Wimax and becomes the first big metro area to get Clearwire’s WiMAX services.  It’s a soft launch, following previous launches in Portland, Atlanta and Las Vegas earlier this year, ahead of an official launch later this month.

WiMax Helps Increase Ceragon’s Share Prices – Oct 8, 2009 (Wimax News)
Just hours after it was reported that Ceragon would be entering the WiMax industry, their shares rose 82 cents to $9.07 in midday trading.

Towerstream Expands Wireless Broadband Network – Oct 08, 2009 (TradingMarkets.com)

Towerstream, a provider of fixed WiMAX services, has extended its New York City wireless broadband network through the addition of a new point of presence located at 41 Madison Avenue, the New York Merchandise Mart.

Ericsson Pushes Mobile Broadband – Oct 7, 2009 (ITWeb)
The company reveals its focus on broadband applications in Africa and the evolution of wireless technology.

Yota and Samsung Test Wimax Release 2.0 – Oct 7, 2009 (Wimax News)
With the pending release of WiMax 2.0 comes a dual-mode GSM-WiMax phone, as reported by Peter Sayer of PC World.

Disney Closes Russian WiMAX Deal – October 7, 2009 (Broadband TV News)

Disney-ABC-ESPN Television’s first agreement for a WiMAX platform is included in a slate of new media deals announced at Mipcom in Cannes that also include VOD, IPTV, mobile and gaming platforms.
The distributor’s first ever WiMAX deal is with More in Russia for a transactional VOD agreement that gives customers of the local Yota network access to current and library content over the PC and mobile.

Clearwire Selects Alvarion and ZTE as Equipment Partners for Spanish Deployment – Oct 6, 2009 (Wimax News)
Clearwire has picked Alvarion and ZTE as network infrastructure suppliers for Clearwire’s planned launch of WiMax services in Spain in 2010, reports Nicola Leske of Reuters.

New Publication Offers Security Tips For WiMAX Networks – Oct 6, 2009 (ScienceDaily)

Government agencies and other organizations planning to use WiMAX networks can get technical advice on improving the security of their systems from a draft computer security guide prepared by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

India’s 3G Auction Delayed Again, Minister Says – Oct 6, 2009 (PC World)
India’s auction of 3G and WiMax licenses is likely to be delayed again until next … Read the rest

Wimax for the next-generation utility

Ari Zoldan on September 17, 2009

Alvarion and National Grid Conduct Smart Power Grid – September 10, 2009 (Wimax News)
Alvarion Ltd. (NASDAQ:ALVR), the world’s leading provider of WiMAX™ and wireless broadband solutions, today announced it will work with National Grid, the second-largest utility company in the U.S., to participate in a smart power grid (SPG) Proof of Concept with its BreezeMAX 3650 solution, as part of a technology test-bed for potential pilot projects in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Craig to launch WiMAX service in Vancouver this year – September 16, 2009 (Wimax News)
The broadband wireless technology finally comes to Canada, with service starting by the end of the year. An industry analyst says it will face stiff competition from incumbent providers.

Samsung to export WiMax technology to Iran – September 14, 2009 (Wimax News)
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it has signed a deal with an Iranian company to supply technology that helps facilitate high-speed wireless Internet connectivity.

Motorola Unveils Two New WiMAX Devices – September 11, 2009 (Wimax News)
Motorola’s home and networks mobility business has announced the addition of two new devices, the CPEi 725 desktop unit and USBw 200 adapter (dongle), to its broad portfolio of WiMAX devices. The new offerings will improve signal strength and link budget by managing dynamic changes in the radio environment.

WiMax licenses expected soon after 3G – September 11, 2009
The national telecom regulator intends to grant WiMax wireless broadband spectrum licenses shortly after the auction of the 2.1-gigahertz third-generation spectrum licenses. National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) commissioner Sethaporn Cusripituck yesterday said if the NTC auctioned the 3G licenses in early December, the WiMax-spectrum licenses would be granted shortly after that.

Brazil: Wireless Broadband Now! – September 9, 2009 (WiMAXtimes.com)
After more than 2 years of successive postponements Anatel is taking steps to make spectrum available for wireless broadband in Brazil in both 2.5 GHz and 3.5GHz refarmed bands. Public Inquiry PC 31 published by Anatel on August 3 2009 focus on the key 2.5 GHz band is waiting for responses from all interested parties until September 16.

Clearwire launches 8 New Wimax Cities in West Texas – September 9, 2009 (Wimax News)
Clearwire took another step forward in its U.S. WiMAX build-out on Tuesday by officially turning on the lights for WiMAX in 10 new markets. Eight of the new WiMAX markets are in West Texas;
the other … Read the rest

WiMAX technology is here and ready in the UK

admin on July 20, 2009

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UK WiMAX Trial a Huge Success for Alvarion, MLL Telecom – July 10, 2009 (Wimax News)
Recent success with a trial WiMAX network in the UK affirms the beliefs of Alvarion and MLL Telecom that the country is ready for a full-blown WiMAX network roll-out. The two companies launched the pilot network in Maidstone in July 2008 to test a variety of WiMAX applications, such as public safety networks, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and several enterprise mobility applications including mobile data, VoIP, and video streaming. “The success of the trial shows the maturity of WiMAX technology,” said Eddie Minshull, Chief Executive Officer of MLL Telecom. …

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WiMAX Here at Last (almost) – July 8, 2009 (Brainstorm Magazine): Having endured the dubious honour of being the ‘next big thing’ for the past few years, the WiMAX standard has at last moved out of the realm of beta (a favourite criticism of its detractors) and into the ‘here’ with Telkom being the first to roll-out commercially in South Africa earlier this year. 802.16d and 802.16e are what the Institute for Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) prefers to call what the rest of us know as WiMAX.
Clearwire officially launches WiMax in Las Vegas – July 8, 2009 (Wimax News) : Clearwire’s Las Vegas market went unofficially live in late May, and users had been telling us that they could sign up for service in June. Clearwire now says they’ll be launching the market officially on July 21, making it the fourth Clearwire market to launch behind Baltimore, Atlanta, and Portland.
Linear PAs for Wi-Fi and WiMAX – July 8, 2009 (dataweek) : Avago Technologies has announced a new series of miniature, fully matched WiMAX and Wi-Fi power amplifier (PA) modules for mobile and fixed wireless data applications.
Intel Chooses Huawei for WiMAX R&D in Saudi Arabia – July 8, 2009 (Wimax News) : King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and Intel Corporation have selected Huawei Technologies to provide the KACST Wireless Technologies Research & Development Center with solutions, base stations, access network gateway, authentication servers, and other needed equipment and software. The solutions will enable the center to launch operations in the coming months.
WiMAX gains momentum – July 7, 2009 (ITP.net) : The recent WiMAX Forum MENA event in Dubai demonstrated that attitudes to the 4G technology have matured from the overly simplistic “LTE versus WiMAX”

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Hot Off the Press: Criteria for Obama Broadband Funding

Ari Zoldan on July 10, 2009

Hot Off the Press: Criteria for Obama Broadband Funding – July 2, 2009 (Wimax News) : The Obama administration published the criteria for its technology initiative funds yesterday, a Wall Street Journal article reports. The published document deals with the method of distributing billions of dollars toward the development of broadband in the US.

Clearwire officially launches WiMax in Las Vegas – July 8, 2009 (Wimax News) : Clearwire’s Las Vegas market went unofficially live in late May, and users had been telling us that they could sign up for service in June. Clearwire now says they’ll be launching the market officially on July 21, making it the fourth Clearwire market to launch behind Baltimore, Atlanta, and Portland.

Wimax Equipment Market Expected to Decline During Q2 2009 – July 8, 2009 (Wimax News) : Infonetics Research, a market research and consulting firm, recently released the first-quarter edition of its ‘WiMAX Equipment, Devices, and Subscribers’ report, which indicated that the worldwide WiMAX equipment revenue will decrease by 16 percent from the previous quarter and further decline is expected in second quarter of 2009.

Rumor : Clearwire Ramping Up for Dallas & Seattle Launch – July 7, 2009 (Wimax News) : Clearwire is now preparing for a forthcoming launch in the Dallas and Seattle area according to some ads on Craigslist soliciting new sales representatives and executives. The firm has posted ads on Dallas and Seattle Craigslist promoting an “invitational open house” to find prospective candidates for sales jobs in the area.

Introducing the 2009 WiMAX Distinction Awards – July 7, 2009 (Wimax News) : For the second year in a row, Internet Telephony Magazine is presenting the WiMAX Distinction Award, designed to honor those companies who are developing and designing the next generation of products and solutions that will define the WiMAX space for years to come.

Growth in Mobile Video Shifts Massive Advantage to WiMax Providers Until 2012 – July 7, 2009 (Wimax News): A new report by Digdia titled ‘The Emerging 4G Wireless Landscape in the U.S.’ published on July 6, 2009 finds that congestion in 3G networks, caused by a massive increase in demand for mobile digital media, will accelerate adoption of higher capacity 4G technology.

Blueslice Adds WiMAX to CSP 3000 – July 1, 2009 (Wimax News) : Blueslice Networks, a multi-profile subscriber management solutions provider, announced today that it will introduce the world’s first fully-integrated … Read the rest

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