SkyCross Enables First Certified WiMAX USB Device

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SkyCross has announced that its antenna technology is powering the first ever USB device certified by the WiMAX forum. The USB dongle uses the SkyCross Isolated Mode Antenna and is called the MiMAX Q-series USB dongle from Airspan Networks.

The USB device is certified to operate on 2.5GHz band for WiMAX and runs on 2GHz to 5GHz Wi-Fi frequencies. After certification the USB WiMAX device is ready to be put to use in different countries around the world offering WiMAX service to consumers. Read more

Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:40:19 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

WiMAX Doomed from the Start?

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According to Frost & Sullivan WiMAX is already on the way out and it’s not even available for 99% of America. According to the research firm if WiMAX rollouts don’t take place in 2008 the scope and market for the service globally will be insignificant. Frost & Sullivan also says that the technology is facing some serious challenges that are likely to make it unfeasible as a mobile access technology.

The biggest possible issue with WiMAX is that it is not backwards compatible with any other cellular systems. That would mean if your WiMAX cell phone or laptop can’t get a connection you simply won’t have service. Frost & Sullivan thinks that the investment in WiMAX isn’t for naught. It predicts WiMAX will merge with 3G LTE technology. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:55:10 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Intel bullish on WiMax Investments: Executive

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By Anupreeta Das

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Intel Corp is investing heavily in WiMax in hopes of getting the networked world to switch to the super high-speed wireless technology within a few years, a senior executive said on Tuesday.
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Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Fujitsu sees 2011/12 WiMax Chip Sales of $1 bln

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TAIPEI (Reuters) - Japanese electronics maker Fujitsu Ltd said it aims for 100 billion yen ($951 million) in sales of its WiMax-use microchips in the year starting April 2011, up from virtually none in the year ended March 31.
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Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ASUS WiMAX Eee PC 901 at Computex 2008

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Asus officially announces the ASUS WiMAX Eee PC 901 notebook.

Asus is demonstrating the WiMAX Eee PC 901 on the WiMAX EXPO VIP Bus in Taipei. This will allow users to experience firsthand quick Internet connections anytime, anywhere during the travel from the Xinyi district to the Nangang exhibition area. Asus will also exhibit the WiMAX Eee PC 901 today at the Computex 2008 Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Jun 2008 23:51:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus Eee PC 901 no WiMAX

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The Intel Atom based Asus Eee PC 901 has not officially announced and specifications just trickle in through rumors.

What we know so far is very little. The Asus Eee 901 features a 8.9 inch screen, Bluetooth, metal alloy parts to the keyboard and hinge. Asus is supposed to launch the Eee 901 in June. Some photos of the Asus Eee PC 901 appeared also already.
Digitimes reports now that Asus is not integrating WiMAX in the Asus Eee 901. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 May 2008 01:00:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint and Samsung Say WiMAX is Ready for Service

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Sprint and Samsung have declared that mobile WiMAX technology is now ready for commercial service. Sprint says that Samsung’s Mobile WiMAX infrastructure has passed the rigorous commercial acceptance criteria Sprint uses.

The performance criteria qualifies equipment on the overall performance, handoff procedure and handoff delay. Sprint says that the testing was conducted in its Xohm lab environment and with the commercial service network in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008 07:49:20 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Siemens Announces SE680 WiMAX Modem

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Not too long ago Sprint and Clearwire announced that Sprint had acquired half of the Clearwire company and the pair would be rolling out a nationwide WiMAX network over the coming years. Siemens announced today that it has expanded its outdoor WiMAX portfolio with a new outdoor modem.

The Gigaset SE680 WiMAX and is designed to be used by enterprises for bridging long distances. The device enables high-speed Internet access at rates up to 20Mbps and will be available this summer running on 2.5 and 3.5 GHz frequencies. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 May 2008 06:52:40 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Google invests $500m in the Clearwire WiMax Network Company

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Google is one of the investors in the newly formed Clearwire WiMAX business with Sprint. Google invested 500 million of the 3.2 billion that the new Clearwire company is getting injected.

Google will provide search and applications to the network's users, and will work with Clearwire to offer additional services and applications. Read more

Posted on Wed, 7 May 2008 13:01:14 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Intel to invest $500 mln in Taiwan, most in WiMax

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By Sheena Lee

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Intel Corp said on Monday it will invest $500 million in Taiwan over the next five years, with a large amount of the investment targeted at the island's WiMax sector.
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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:56:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Siemens Shows First WiMAX Express Card in Use

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Siemens home and Office Communications Devices expanded its offerings for WiMAX subscriber devices with the introduction of an Express Card adapter. The device is called the Gigaset SE68 WiMAX Express Card.

Siemens says the card is based on the IEEE 802.16-2005 standard and complies with Wave 2 specifications. The SE68 allows for broadband speeds up to 20 Mbps. The card is scheduled to be available in Summer 2008 and will support 2.5GHz and 3.5GHz frequencies. The SE68 will also be used in a USB 2.0 port with an adapter. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:05:12 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

CTIA 2008: Motorola CPEi 150 for indoor fixed WiMAX Deployments

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Motorola, today introduced the plug-and-play desktop CPEi 150 for indoor fixed WiMAX deployments.

The Motorola CPEi 150 is 802.16e-compliant Wave-2 ready and features one data port, supports remote management and operates in the 2.5GHz band, connects to the WiMAX network and authenticates itself for easy setup. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 07:40:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pent-up demand seen boosting WiMax in Asia

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By Khettiya Jittapong

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Pent-up demand for mobile Internet in emerging markets in Asia will boost growth of WiMax, a new super high speed wireless technology, industry executives said on Wednesday.
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Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:42:53 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ZTE says in Talks with Sprint on WiMax Handsets

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BARCELONA (Reuters) - Chinese phone maker ZTE Corp said it is in talks with Sprint Nextel about supplying the No. 3 U.S. mobile service with a range of handsets for a high-speed wireless service it is planning based on WiMax. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:03:58 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

FLYVO G100 WiMAX hand-held Gaming Device coming to U.S.

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POSBRO, POSDATA’s subsidiary for mobile WiMAX device, announced the intention to launch mobile WIMAX online game business and devices in the United States today at CES 2008.

POSBRO already showed the FLYVO G100 portable game device at the WiMAX World USA in 2007.
The G100 will be rolling out via KT in Korea early this year. In the U.S. the G100 will be launching around the beginning of 4Q, 2008, or end of 1Q, 2009. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Jan 2008 02:51:42 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Asus Readying Bigger Screen Eee with WiMax

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According to DailyTech Asus will be showing off a larger screened Eee PC at CES next week. If the reports are correct the new Eee will have a larger 8.9-inch LCD screen.

The new Eee is also said to integrate WiMAX for mobile internet access. The resolution of the larger screen is 1024x600, which will address one of the most common complaints on the current Eee, the lack of screen space. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jan 2008 09:06:12 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Japan's KDDI, Willcom win new WiMAX Licenses

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Carlyle-controlled Japanese handy-phone firm Willcom Inc and a group led by mobile phone operator KDDI Corp won licenses to supply high-speed wireless Internet access on Friday. Read more

Posted on Fri, 21 Dec 2007 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Omron introduces Global WiMAX Antenna for Notebooks

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Omron is getting ready for global rollout of WiMAX service with the world’s first global WiMAX antenna for notebook computers. Called the HAWK-WMX the antenna is designed for notebooks, tablets, and UMPC systems.

Omron says the antenna is much smaller than other antennas on the market allowing it to fit under the lid of notebook computers. The antenna uses Omron high dielectric polymer material and precision molding technology and measures only 30mm x 6.6mm. Read more

Posted on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:26:54 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Fujitsu and Taiwan NGO to set up WiMAX Software JV

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Fujitsu Ltd and Taiwan's state-backed Institute for Information Industry said on Tuesday they would set up a venture to provide WiMAX software to enable high-speed wireless networks. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung SPH-P9200, SPH-M8200, SPH-H1300 and SWT-200K WiMAX Devices released

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Samsung introduces four Mobile WiMAX devices into the Korean market.

The line-up includes the PDA style SPH-M8200, the mobile convergence device SPH-P9200 (photo), and two USB modem type devices: SPH-H1300 and SWT-200K.
All four Mobile WiMAX devices are currently available through Korea Telecom(KT)'s Mobile WiMAX network. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 04:24:36 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint and Clearwire scrap WiMax pact: report

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sprint Nextel Corp and Clearwire Corp are scrapping their agreement to jointly build a nationwide high-speed wireless network based on the emerging WiMax technology, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Website. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Nov 2007 00:11:42 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr