Alvarion, MLL Telecom say mobile WiMAX is ready in U.K.
Alvarion and MLL Telecom have concluded that the U.K. is ready for widespread rollouts of mobile WiMAX technology following a network trial in Maidstone in July 2008 that saw a variety of applications ranging from public-safety applications to mobile data, VoIP and video streaming successfully tested on the system.
From Fierce Broadband Wireless, July 12, 2009
WiMAX Gives Boost to Education in Pakistan
Combine federal aid funding, gung-ho American entrepreneurship and the “serendipity” of relatively widespread WiMAX coverage in Pakistan and you might just have a winning formula for bringing desperately needed improvements to public education in this impoverished, but strategically vital, country.
From Wifi Planet, July 10, 2009
Clearwire launches in Las Vegas as WiMAX chases stimulus funds
From ReThink Wireless, July 08, 2009
Venice Unwires
Venice, Italy, installs Wi-Fi free for those who live and work there, and for-fee for visitors: The city of canals has launched one of the largest outdoor Wi-Fi networks in continental Europe.
From WiFi Network News, July 07, 2009
Peekskill, NY gets federal funds for muni Wi-Fi network
Peekskill, NY (pop. 25,000) is getting a $300,000 grant from the federal government for a Wi-Fi network in the city
From Muniwireless, July 06, 2009
Write a Comment Rural Broadband Grants Spell Opportunity
WiMAX service provider Towerstream is one of the companies hoping to boost the economy as part of the broadband stimulus package.
From Wireless Week, July 02, 2009
Firetide Releases New Non-Line-Of-Sight Mesh Node
Particularly useful in public safety and public utilities deployments, Firetide's new HotPort 6000-900 delivers non-line-of-sight high-performance wireless mesh for video, data, and voice in challenging environments.
From WiFi Planet, June 30, 2009
Comcast to resell Clearwire WiMAX service in Portland
Comcast plans on reselling Clearwire's mobile WiMAX service in Portland, Ore., later this year. The move may indicate that Comcast would follow suit market-by-market as Clearwire continues to roll out its WiMAX service.
From FierceWireless, June 30, 2009
Brazil plans new mobile broadband auction as demand outruns capacity
Brazil is set to auction new licenses for mobile data services, even though its long planned 2.5GHz WiMAX spectrum sale is still being held up by regulatory disputes, mainly over whether mobile services should be allowed in the band.
From Rethnk Wireless, June 29, 2009
WiMAX helping drivers see through the fog
The San Joaquin Valley in central California is notorious for its fog. To help protect drivers, the California Department of Transportation and the California Highway Patrol deployed a WiMAX system to help monitor road conditions.
From FierceBroadbandWireless, June 28, 2009
