WiMAX news took form in Sprint’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that ties short term bonuses for top executives to the success of WiMAX launches in the U.S. 10 percent of the bonus is tied to the sale of Clear, WiMAX services offered by Clearwire. Sprint owns controlling interest in Clearwire.
Sprint CEO Dan Hesse highlighted the advantages of 4G on the health care industry. GoingWIMAX.com interviewed some leading European scientists about the effects of WiMAX on the human body. Maravedis and 4GCounts released its latest study on the number of subscribers globally, along with the forecast for subscribers in 2010.
Internationall deployment continues as BSNL began mobile WiMAX services in India. Vee Telecom joined the WiMAX operators in Taiwan, and Globe Telecom decided to continue to invest in its WiMAX expansion projects in the Philippines. SUBMAR 2010 announced that du CEO will participate in the event.
Sprint also made news in the device market as a rumor began to circulate saying that Palm is building a WiMAX-enabled smart phone for Sprint. Newport Digital Technologies unveiled a LED display that’s WiMAX/WiFi/3G compatible. Users can stream high quality live television over WiMAX networks to display on screens as large as those used at most sports arenas.
Sprint continues to lead the way in WiMAX deployments. Scheduled for 2010, Houston, Boston, Washington D.C., San Francisco and New York are all going to get WiMAX services from Clear. The device market is where Sprint and Clear can separate from its competitors. If they’re able to make a phone that offers reasonable price plans, then it can make a march towards the mainstream.
Top 5 Stories of the Week
2. Sprint CEO on 4G impact on Health Care
3. Maravedis Releases Latest Findings
4. ASTAC and AirSpan Team For Alaskan Roll Out
5. Vee Telecom Starts Services in Taiwan
Stat of the Week: 4.72 million, Number of WiMAX subscribers Worldwide at the end of 3Q 09.
Tweet of the Week: komagata: I want WiMAX on the loose, terrorizing the depths of the popular carriers. RT @ Milkcocoa: @ Komagata antenna so it is increasing like crazy No, but now I might be totally different situation.
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