WiMAX Enthusiast

CLEAR Launches 4G WiMAX in Atlanta

wimaxera — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:22:06 +0000

I’m talking about WiMAX (read my Thoughts on WiMAX post). It’s called CLEAR by Clearwire and its launch makes Atlanta the “Fastest Unwired City in the South”. That’sa pretty hefty claim that I’ll have to put to the test later. …

Clearwire's WiMAX ordained with official Atlanta launch

wimaxera — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:01:00 +0000

Sure, Clearwire has actually been running its WiMAX network in Atlanta for six weeks already, but that technicality isn’t stopping the company from deciding now is the time to “launch” the service in the metro area, …

Clearwire's WiMAX ordained with official Atlanta launch

wimaxera — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 07:03:24 +0000

NEC builds WiMAX router for sharing sweet broadband goodies with …

wimaxera — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:13:04 +0000

We’re big into 3G routers, don’t get us wrong, but with a bit of WiMAX on tap, the concept becomes all the more succulent. NEC is showing off a vaguely defined Mobile WiMAX Router at Interop Tokyo 2009, which can run on battery and …

NEC builds WiMAX router for sharing sweet broadband goodies with …

wimaxera — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:13:04 +0000

WiMax: The basics of next-gen wireless data

wimaxera — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:27:51 +0000

Right now it’s more of a buzz word than reality, but WiMax is coming. WiMax aims to make over the nation’s wireless data infrastructure, infusing WiFi principles and broadband speeds with wider area networks and enhanced security. …

Clearwire sneaks WiMAX into Las Vegas, won't admit it until Summer

wimaxera — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:14:21 +0000

Clearwire’s been slowly planting its WiMAX seeds around the country, and with nary a peep, it’s rolled out the service into the Las Vegas area, designated by the image above. According to a company rep, the “official” launch …

Saudi Mobily: $100M for Samsung WiMAX

wimaxera — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:27:59 +0000

“Bayanat’s existing WiMax network serves 30000 subscribers. With this expansion, we will be able to increase Bayant’s WiMax capacity by at least three times,” said chief executive, Khaled al-Kaf. He said this makes his firm a market …

Intel Helps Shape Japan's WiMax Future

wimaxera — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:37:56 +0000

Intel is betting big on a Japanese company that will soon launch the world’s fastest wireless broadband services using WiMax technology. On June 7, Intel Capital said it plans to invest $43 million in Tokyo-based UQ Communications, …

Etihad Atheeb Telecom Co and Motorola Launch Nationwide WiMAX …

wimaxera — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 15:51:00 +0000

(NYSE: MOT) and Etihad Atheeb Telecom Company (GO) have announced the launch of a new nationwide WiMAX 802.16e network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Atheeb will offer wireless broadband services, including voice and high-speed data, …