Rural Broadband Stimulus Package

on June 15, 2009  



rural-americaQuantum Networks To Roll Out 3.65 GHz WiMax to Rural Operators Nation-Wide on the Heels of the Obama Broadband Technology Initiative. Quantum Networks, a turn-key WiMAX service provider, targets rural wireless operators by offering WiMAX services in the newly affordable 3.65GHz spectrum in the United States. Operators with shovel-ready WiMAX projects will be able to tap into the Obama Broadband Stimulus, to quickly and economically roll out WiMAX technology to their customer base.

Quantum Networks, LLC today announced its plan to roll out WiMAX solutions to rural Internet operators and service providers across the United States, utilizing the 3.65 GHz spectrum. The company is a leading WiMAX service supplier that focuses specifically on underserved regions. Quantum offers complete turnkey WiMAX solutions to rural areas in order to encourage the growth of WiMAX networks in the United States.

The newly available 3.65 GHz WiMAX spectrum allows for low-cost wireless deployments, and a low barrier of entry for network operators. Quantum enables its clients to obtain 3.65 GHz licenses and equipment easily, by adapting their business models to this newly available spectrum. The 3.65 GHz band will be one of the most popular frequencies in the U.S. for WiMAX deployments, as the licenses are practically free and are protected from interference. Entities must apply for the license with the FCC and pay a nominal fee. Once the license is granted, the licensee must register each site.

logo-quantum-networks“The emergence of the 3.65 spectrum by regulators has opened up a new industry allowing rural operators to build their WiMAX model around the new spectrum,” says Mr. Eytan Wiener, COO of Quantum Networks, LLC. “Quantum is filling a very serious need in the marketplace allowing itself to be the leading provider to rural operators for WiMAX equipment and value added services in an effort to assist these operators in deploying their networks quickly, efficiently and economically.”

WiMAX has a bright future in America. President Obama’s Recovery Act has allocated $7.2 billion to ensure that every area of America has access to the latest form of broadband Internet and promotes the development of next-generation wireless technologies. Additionally, the WiMAX industry is expected to generate revenues of $15 billion globally by 2014 according to a May 2009 report by Juniper Research. WiMAX stands to benefit from the fact that governments want to spend on stimulus measures now, with few other wireless broadband … Read the rest

on May 11, 2009  



wireless2020-logoMr. Schwartz has been a key participant in the broadband wireless market for the last 10 years. He brings 20 years of experience in the semiconductor, as well as wireless industries. He has been a key contributor to the 802.16 standard from its inception, and has been a leading advocate and contributor of the WiMAX Forum. Schwartz has led the development of strategy, market development and product development for both leading chipset vendors and equipment manufacturers in the broadband wireless market. Schwartz has held engineering, marketing, business development and consulting positions with Arraycomm, Intel, BeamReach, Texas Instruments, AT&T Microelectronics, PA Consulting, and Trimble Navigation. He holds both undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees from Dartmouth College.

Can you briefly introduce your company ? Wireless 20/20 is one of the top broadband wireless consulting companies in the industry, supporting emerging markets in WiMAX, LTE, HSPA and other broadband wireless technologies. With over 10 years of experience in the emerging broadband wireless industry, our partners and associates bring a level of expertise in broadband wireless technology, interview-wimax2020current state of the market, industry players, and keys to winning business strategies. We support companies throughout the broadband wireless ecosystem, including solutions developers, equipment manufacturers, and operators. We provide a range of services including strategic consulting, business case development, network deployment planning, product development planning, and management consulting.

In your opinion, how is the economical crisis affecting the deployment of wimax networks over the world ? The economic crisis has had a dampening effect on the current speed of deployment of WiMAX networks in some parts of the world. In some cases, networks have been either delayed or scaled back. But in many parts of the world, in particular in emerging markets, the strong need to improve access to broadband service has continued to drive the development of new WiMAX markets.

How is the ‘WiROI Business Case tool‘ from Wireless 20/20 valuable in this context ? In today’s challenging economic environment, where attracting capital to a network deployment project is at a premium, it is absolutely essential to have a comprehensive business plan to be successful in securing funding. An operator can gain a thorough understanding of its capital needs, operating costs, revenue potential, ROI, business valuation, and many other key business case parameters for the deployment. With the custom-built dashboard GUI version of the WiROI tool, an operator has a graphical … Read the rest

on April 28, 2009  



online-wimax-review1Wimax Forum launches certification program (Telecomasia.net). The Wimax Forum has launched its Interoperability Testing (IOT) Certification program, which will leverage Clearwire’s commercial Wimax network experience to ensure interoperability in the 2.5GHz band.

  • Live WiMax Tour at the WiMAX Forum Congress in Asia (Wimax News). The WiMAX Forum unveiled today that a Live WiMAX™ Tour will be held at the upcoming WiMAX Forum Congress Asia. The WiMAX Forum Congress Asia will take place on April 28 – 29 at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Singapore.

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