Verizon Defends LTE at WiMAX Confab – Dec 2, 2009 (FierceWireless)
Clearly outnumbered by the mobile WiMAX advocates in the audience, Verizon’s Chris Neisinger defended his company’s choice of LTE for its 4G network technology. During the WiMAX Forum Americas 2009 conference here this morning, Neisinger said Verizon considered deploying mobile WiMAX technology but ultimately selected LTE because the company believes the technology will have a larger ecosystem.
Agreement Could Bring About Smartphone for WiMax Use – Dec 3, 2009 (Wimax News)
Users may soon have another way to access WiMax. AD2, Beecem and ECS have formed an agreement to Android-based smartphone for WiMAX users.
Time Warner Cable Announces Increase in WiMax Offering – Dec 2, 2009 (Wimax News)
Time Warner Cable launched mobile WiMAX service in Dallas and North Carolina December 1. The company states that its WiMax service, dubbed Road Runner Mobile, is as fast as its cable intenet service.
Airspan and Sling Broadband to Demonstrate Mobile WiMAX Network – Dec 2, 2009 (CNNMoney)
Airspan Networks Inc. (PINKSHEETS: AIRO), a leading provider of broadband wireless access networks, announced today that it plans to demonstrate its Mobile WiMAX solution, running on a dedicated backbone provided by Sling Broadband, a local Floridian WiMAX Operator, at the WiMAX Forum Congress Americas show December 2-3, 2009.
Exclusive: Green Packet Launches Infinit Service Management Platform – Dec 2, 2009 (Wimax News)
GoingWiMax caught up with Kelvin Lee, Senior General Manager of Green Packet Solutions to introduce Infinit Services Management Platform (ISMP).
Clearwire Hopes to Have WiMax-enabled Phones by Christmas 2010 – Dec 2, 2009 (Wimax News)
Clearwire has announced a self-imposed deadline for its plans for WiMax smartphones would be available by Christmas 2010, according to Clearwire CEO Bill Morrow.
ADC Teams with for WiMAX Access Service Node – Dec 2, 2009 (TMCnet)
ADC, a provider of global network infrastructure products and services, has chosen Aricent, a global innovation, technology and services company, to provide its WiMAX (News – Alert) Access Service Node or “ASN” software as part of the ADC WiMAX ecosystem.
25% of Grant Applications submitted are Wimax-based – Dec 2, 2009 (Wimax News)
25 percent of applications received by the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration and Department of Agriculture RUS Fund for last mile broadband stimulus applications are based on WiMax technology.
MoquiZone sets up First Base Station in China – Dec 1, 2009 (Wimax News)
MoquiZone has set up the first commercial usage 3.5G WiMax base station in China. It’s the first step in allowing internet cafe users the ability to play games on MoquiZone’s online game portal.
Towerstream Now offers WiMax Services in Philadelphia – Dec 1, 2009 (Wimax News)
Towerstream launched WiMax service, available to 64,250 businesses in Philadelphia on December 1.
The service will allow businesses to take their offices anywhere within the network.
Clearwire Launching WiMax, Retail Services in Hawaii – Dec 1, 2009 (Wimax News)
Clearwire announced the expansion of operations for CLEAR’s fast mobile Internet service in Honolulu and Maui. The service offers mobile internet users broadband-like speeds throughout the coverage area.
Comcast Launches WiMax Service in Chicago – Dec 1, 2009 (Wimax News)
Comcast launced its Wimax service in Chicago December 1. Comcast will use the network set up by Clearwire.
Infineon, Nokia Collaborating On LTE Chips – Nov 30, 2009 (InformationWeek)
Infineon said Wednesday it is teaming with Nokia to create chips for the next generation of mobile broadband. The chipmaker already supplies the world’s largest handset maker with some chips, but it will be collaborating with Nokia to ensure its transceiver chips will work with Nokia’s 4G modems that use Long-Term Evolution technology. The deal could also eventually lead to Infineon supplying LTE chips for future Nokia smartphones and mobile computing devices.
AT4 Wireless Adding ITS for WiMax Certifications – Nov 30, 2009 (Wimax News)
AT4 wireless announced it is offering additional Interoperability Test Suites. It is for Wimax Certification. The wireless certification and testing laboratory is going to be the first in the world provides the full range of testing services required for WiMAX Certification.
C-Motech releases WiMax-enabled Modem – Nov 30, 2009 (Wimax News)
C-MoTech announced the release of the Dual-Mode ‘U-301′ Modem. It supports both 3G CDMA and Mobile WiMax.
OVER THE WEEKEND . . .
MVS, Intel, Clearwire to Invest $700 Million in WiMax – Nov 27, 2009 (Bloomberg)
MVS Comunicaciones SA said it plans to invest about $700 million in WiMax technology along with Clearwire Corp. and Intel Corp. to offer wireless high-speed Internet service in 23 Mexican cities.
MediaG3 Announces the IW4G WiMAX Launch of Service Availability in the Silicon Valley – Nov 27, 2009 (CNNMoney.com)
MediaG3 announces that the company’s expansion plan is advancing impressively in Silicon Valley Metropolis.
Green Packet Enters into Three Supply Agreement for WiMAX Modems in Eurasia – Nov 27, 2009 (TMCnet)
Mobile broadband and networking solutions provider Green Packet Berhad declared on Thursday the receipt of three separate deals for the supply of its award-winning WiMAX modems for the 2.3 and 3.5 frequency range in Eurasia.
