WiMAX News

New MS-based E-GPS Combines High Accuracy All Environment Location And Low Cost Battery Drain In GSM/W-CDMA Devices - April 21, 2006

CPS (Cambridge Positioning Systems Ltd) today announces the launch of an MS-based version of its E-GPS high accuracy mobile location technology for GSM/W-CDMA networks – designed to deliver faster location fixes, lower cost implementations and reduced power and processing requirements. WiMAX E-GPS >>

WiMAX Telecom consolidates leadership in wireless broadband access in Croatia - April 19, 2006

WiMAX Telecom Group, the world's only multinational provider of WiMax* services, is expanding its position in Croatia. With the award of licences for the Zagreb rural region, it now holds four of only five licences for wireless broadband access and is at the same time consolidating its leading position. WiMAX Licenses >>

HULU develops WiMAX products for next-Generation wireless Broadband - April 14, 2006

HULU today presented its flexible platform for WiMAX-based wireless broadband access, developed in cooperation with Teleca, an international IT services company. Design for mass market production takes place in Stockholm, Sweden, in cooperation with Sanmina-SCI, a world leading Electronics Manufacturing Services company. WiMAX Wireless Broadband >>

The BWA/WiMAX Equipment Market in Brazil Should be Worth US$300 Million by 2010 - April 11, 2006

Research and Markets has announced the addition of BWA/WiMAX Brazilian Market Analysis to their offering. There will be 768,000 accumulated BWA/WIMAX subscribers in Brazil by 2010, of which two thirds will be WiMAX, according to the latest report, titled "BWA/WiMAX Brazilian Market Analysis." BWA WiMAX Equipment >>

Alvarion to Demonstrate Personal Broadband Services With A Live Showcase of its 4Motion™ Mobile WiMAX Solution at CTIA Wireless - April 4, 2006

Alvarion Ltd., will be demonstrating personal broadband services with a live showcase of its new 4Motion solution, the company’s comprehensive mobile WiMAX solution based on the IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard, at the show which opens tomorrow. Mobile WiMAX Solution >>

Wavesat and HCL Technologies Announces Partnership - April 4, 2006

HCL Technologies Ltd. ("HCL"), and Wavesat have announced a partnership which will leverage Wavesat's award-winning Evolutive WiMAX DM256 Series, along with HCL Technologies' WiMax MAC IP and Datacom engineering expertise to develop high-performance and low-cost 802.16 compliant solutions. Low Cost WiMAX Solutions >>

Fujitsu to Demonstrate Innovation at Work with New WiMAX and Wi-Fi Solutions at CTIA Wireless 2006 - April 3, 2006

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc., a leading supplier of wireline and IT networking solutions, will be announcing details of their new broadband wireless access strategy that leverages global expertise and experience in wireless solutions. The associated products will be demonstrated within the Fujitsu booth (No. 763) at the upcoming Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) Wireless 2006 conference and exhibition in Las Vegas. WiMAX and Wi-Fi Solutions >>

Xanadoo Deploys Licensed Back Haul to support Portable/ Wireless Broadband Network from ALTIUS Communications - March 27, 2006

ALTIUS Communications is pleased to announce that Xanadoo, LLC has completed phase one of its licensed back haul network using equipment provided by ALTIUS. Xanadoo Wireless High-Speed Internet delivers reliable broadband connectivity to homes and small businesses with unprecedented simplicity, flexibility and affordability. Xanadoo currently provides wireless broadband services in Lubbock, Wichita Falls and Abilene, Texas. WiMAX Licensed Backhaul >>

Favorable Impact of Recent Settlement Results in Changes to Alvarion Q4 and Full Year 2005 Financial Results - March 27, 2006

Alvarion Ltd. today announced that the recent settlement of a lawsuit with a former customer of interWAVE Communications International Ltd. (acquired by Alvarion in December 2004), will result in favorable changes to Alvarion’s results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year 2005 (as disclosed on February 8, 2006), to reflect the impact of settling the lawsuit for less than the amount of the Company’s reserve. WiMAX Settlement >>

WiMAX Forum^TM Certifies Additional Profile for Fixed WiMAX Products - March 23, 2006

The WiMAX Forum today announced the latest fixed wireless broadband network products to achieve the designation of WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM based on the defined Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) system profile operating in the 3.5GHz frequency spectrum. Fixed WiMAX Products >>

Fujitsu Offers New Options for Access Networks with Significant Upgrade to its FLASHWAVE 7420 Platform - March 21, 2006

Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. announced today a significant new release of its FLASHWAVE® 7420 wavelength access platform. This feature-rich Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) system has a new optical layer design and a hybrid implementation of both static and dynamic photonic components that will allow carriers to lower the cost of deployment of broadband optical services over a shared, survivable access infrastructure. WiMAX Access Networks >>

Inter-Connect in Congo Improves, Expands Its Broadband Wireless Network With New Alvarion Equipment - March 21, 2006

Alvarion Ltd. today announced that Inter-Connect, an ISP and major broadband provider in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is improving and expanding its broadband wireless network with Alvarion’s BreezeACCESS VL system. Their existing network, which operates in central Kinshasa, was deployed using Alvarion’s earlier generation BreezeACCESS II system in 2.4 GHz. Broadband Wireless Network >>

CETECOM Spain launches the 1st RF conformance test systems for WiMAX - March 20, 2006

Centro de Tecnología de las Comunicaciones, S.A. (CETECOM), in Spain, officially launched its MINT T2110 RF conformance test systems for WiMAX at the WiMAX Forum Customer Day that was held on February 23rd, 2006 at Novotel Tour Eiffel Tower Hotel, during the WiMAX Forum Member Conference and Annual Meeting in Paris. RF Conformance Test System >>

CSM Expands Deployment of Aperto Networks WiMAX-CLASS Gear in National Rollout Across Indonesia - March 16, 2006

Aperto Networks, developer of advanced WiMAX base stations and subscriber units, and PT. Citra Sari Makmur (CSM), one of Indonesia's largest telecommunications operators, announced that CSM is expanding its existing deployment of Aperto's WiMAX-class multi-service broadband wireless systems to cover a wider area across Indonesia. WiMAX Multi-Service Broadband >>

Synchronous Mesh—The Next Step in Wireless Networking - March 1, 2006

Wireless mesh networking has grown considerably in popularity based on its many advantages in both metropolitan and rural applications. But wireless mesh has an Achilles’ heel that is now becoming apparent to many network operators: most mesh networks fail to scale as promised. At a minimum, this discovery can be quite embarrassing. It can also be quite costly to remedy. Wireless Mesh Networking >>

airBand Communications Launches Service In Austin - February 27, 2006

airBand Communications, Inc., the largest fixed wireless company for businesses in the United States, today announced widespread availability of its broadband solutions in Austin, Texas. Austin is airBand’s third market in Texas, following Dallas and Houston, and represents the first of several new markets the company will launch this year as part of a larger national expansion strategy. WiMAX Broadband Solutions >>

Irish Broadband Expands its Network Using Alvarion WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Systems - February 22, 2006

Alvarion Ltd., today announced a major network expansion by current customer, Irish Broadband, having received additional equipment orders totaling over $4 million for systems to be delivered through the second quarter of 2006. Broadband Wireless Systems >>

Trendsmedia & CW Lan Announce WiMAX Performance Plugfest at WiMAX World Europe 2006 - February 20, 2006

Trendsmedia and CW Lab announced today that they are joining forces at WiMAX World Europe, May 22-24, 2006 in Vienna, Austria, to produce a special pre-conference WiMAX Performance Plugfest. The plugfest results will be presented in a half day program at WiMAX World Europe. WiMAX Performance Plugfest >>

WiMAX Telecom first in the world to market telephony via WiMAX technology - February 20, 2006

WiMAX Telecom Group is the first in the world to offer telephony via WiMAX technology. "WiMAX FON" is the cheapest comprehensive lastmile connectivity solution in Austria. Its offers the sound quality of a fixed network and works with ordinary telephone handsets. Thanks to number portability, customers can simply take their existing telephone number with them when switching to WiMAX FON. WiMAX Telephony >>

Proxim Wireless Raises the Global Bar in Broadband Wireless Networking With Tsunami® Product Enhancements - February 12, 2006

Proxim Wireless Corporation today announced that its Tsunami® MP.11 point-to-multipoint product line has been enhanced with features including WiMAX Quality of Service (QoS), roaming with seamless handoffs at speeds up to 200 km/hour, and dynamic frequency selection (DFS) which has already received EN 301-893 v1.3.1 certification. Broadband Wireless Networking >>

Innovative Carriers Demonstrate Pan European WiMAX Services Using Alvarion’s BreezeMAX - February 13, 2006

While activity bustles on the show floor at the 3GSM World Congress here, three innovative carriers, who currently operate commercial WiMAX networks using Alvarion’s BreezeMAX system, will be demonstrating the delivery of pan European multimedia services over wireless broadband. Iberbanda, Irish Broadband and MobileCity are linking up their networks to give a glimpse of WiMAX services to press and government authorities. Multimedia WiMAX Applications >>

Mint T1140: New Test Platform First to Market on Edge Testing - February 8, 2006

Centro de Tecnología de las Comunicaciones, S.A. (CETECOM), in Spain, has just launched its newest platform for conformance testing, MINT T1140-2G, a technological evolution of the well-known MINT family of test systems, and the first RF conformance test system covering all of GCF defined test cases for E-GPRS (chapters 13.17.x and 14.18.x of 51.010). WiMAX Test Platform >>

WiMAX Will Dominate Fixed Broadband Wireless Market - February 7, 2006

WiMAX will quickly dominate the fixed broadband wireless market, but its success in the mobile arena will be slower and more difficult to achieve, according to "Fixed or mobile WiMAX? Forecasts and assessment for the transition from 802.16-2004 to 802.16e WiMAX," a new report from Senza Fili Consulting. Fixed Broadband Wireless >>

Motorola and Alltel Supply Sign Distribution Agreement for MOTOwi4 Canopy™ Portfolio - January 30, 2006

Motorola’s Canopy Wireless Broadband business and Alltel Supply Co. have signed a distribution agreement for Motorola’s MOTOwi4™ Canopy portfolio of wireless broadband equipment aimed at helping Independent Operating Companies (IOCs) across the United States affordably extend data networks to more customers. The agreement was in effect in the fourth quarter of 2005. WiMAX Distribution >>

Enforta Expanding Broadband Services Throughout Russia - January 30, 2006

Enforta BV announced today that it will expand its broadband services to another 12 regional Russian cities by the middle of 2006 and an additional 14 regional cities by 2007. Enforta is currently providing broadband services in Novosibirsk and Ryazan. In all, Enforta will provide services in at least 28 cities over the next two years. WiMAX Broadband Services Russia >>

400 Cities Worldwide Planning To Deploy Municipal Broadband Networks - January 27, 2006

There are over 400 cities worldwide planning to deploy municipal broadband networks and the number will double in 2006, making community broadband initiatives a very real and significant trend. That is the finding of the latest report, "Municipal Broadband Networks: Market impact and implications, 2006-2011", published by industry research firm visiongain. Municipal Broadband Networks >>

African Broadband provider Gulfsat Madagascar Expands Network With Alvarion’s WiMAX system - January 24, 2006

Alvarion Ltd. today announced that African broadband provider, Gulfsat Madagascar, will expand its current network using Alvarion’s BreezeMAX, its award winning WiMAX system. Since 2003, Gulfsat has been providing broadband services to corporate subscribers using Alvarion’s BreezeACCESS® OFDM system operating in 3.5 GHz. WiMAX Network Expansion >>

How to Build WIMAX Networks - January 24, 2006

Marcel Bellingue, Manager of Marketing and Communications for the CTO organization (Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization) in London, England said its members, like many other national and international membership engineering and technology organizations, want to know how to build WIMAX networks. Build WiMAX Networks >>

WiMAX Forum^TM Announces First WiMAX Forum Certified^TM Products - January 19, 2006

The WiMAX Forum today announced the first fixed wireless broadband network products to achieve the designation of WiMAX Forum Certified. At the WCA Technical and Business Symposium in San Jose, the WiMAX Forum revealed the first companies and products to complete certification and interoperability testing, including Aperto Networks’ PacketMAX 5000 base station, Redline Communications’ RedMAX AN-100U base station, SEQUANS Communications’ SQN2010 SoC base station solution, and Wavesat’s miniMAX customer premise equipment (CPE) solution. WiMAX Forum Certified >>

Redline to Highlight WiMAX Leadership at WCA Technical Symposium - January 18, 2006

Redline Communications, a leading provider of standards-based broadband wireless equipment, will showcase its WiMAX leadership at the Wireless Communications Association's Technical Symposium in San Jose, California, from January 18 to 20, 2006. WiMAX Leadership >>

Knowledge is Power - DoceoTech offers training for design, deployment & maintenance of WiMAX equipment & networks.

Manufacturers, OEMs, providers and end users can now benefit from comprehensive training programs. February 17th - 18th, 2006 in San Jose, DoceoTech offers a 2 day course: WiMAX and 802.16: Broadband Wireless Access. For early registration Click here eLearning courses will be offered in first quarter 2006 for worldwide access and convenience.

Airspan Delivers First Commercial WiMAX Network to be Built in Russia - January 18, 2006

Airspan Networks Inc., a leading worldwide provider of WiMAX-based broadband wireless access networks and carrier class Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions, announced that it has deployed the first-ever Russian WiMAX network for MetroMAX. Russia WiMAX Network >>

WiMAX Spectrum More Economical Than 3G - January 17, 2006

The price paid per Hz for WiMAX spectrum is as much as 1,000 times lower than for 3G spectrum according to the latest report from leading research firm Maravedis titled “Spectrum Analysis - The Critical Factor in WiMAX versus 3G”. This white paper provides an in-depth review of the economics of spectrum for both 3G and WiMAX around the world. WiMAX vs. 3G >>

Airspan Uses Horsebridge's Products On Largest WiMax Metro Area Network - January 13, 2006

Horsebridge Network Systems has been selected by Airspan Networks, Inc. to provide Next Generation Sync technology for the AS.MAX product line which is being used by Yozan, for the world's first major deployment of a WiMAX Metropolitan Area Network. WiMAX Metro Area Network >>

Air Broadband Communications to Use the Fujitsu WiMAX SoC - January 12, 2006

Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) and Air Broadband Communications, Inc., an innovative supplier of wireless switches and management systems for Wi-Fi and WiMAX networks, today announced that Air Broadband has selected the Fujitsu WiMAX System-on-Chip (SoC) for its new wireless IP switch-router implementations for WiMAX Access Control Routers (ACR) and base stations. WiMAX Access Control >>

Fujitsu to Demonstrate Its Newest WiMAX System at WCA - January 12, 2006

Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) will demonstrate its newest WiMAX reference design system at the 12th annual Wireless Communications Association (WCA) International Symposium, January 17-19, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. WiMAX System >>

Spectrum is a Key Issue for Wimax's Development in China - January 11, 2006

As a promising new technology, WiMAX has gained tremendous media exposures through heavy promotion by WiMAX Forum and key members such as Intel and ZTE. However, to make any real progress, it is necessary to capture a clear picture of the fixed/Portable WiMAX and mobile WiMAX market in China and understand the key issues for development of the market. WiMAX Spectrum >>

Beceem Communications Sees India as a Major WiMAX Market - January 10, 2006

Beceem Communications  today announced its commitment to accelerate WiMAX deployment in India. Beceem is the first to demonstrate and make available a complete, highly integrated IEEE 802.16e Mobile WiMAX chipset solution suitable for mobile, portable and fixed indoor/outdoor applications. WiMAX Market India >>

Oxford Media Hails Initial WiMAX Certification Drawing to an End and 802.16E Certification Beginning by Mid 2006 - January 10, 2006

Oxford Media, Inc. a secure digital communication and technology company, announces that the first wave of the WiMAX certification process is nearing completion and initial WiMAX products are expected by the end of 2006. 802.16e Certification >>

Network Expansion and the Necessity to Streamline Wireless Transmissions, to Drive Growth in the Brazilian WiMax Markets - January 10, 2006

Broadband wireless access (BWA) providers currently focusing on business and residential buildings in urban areas are likely to expand their services to less vertical sites, as WiMax emerges as a solution with affordable CPE costs. Also, there is growing need among fixed line operators to adopt the technology in order to expand the service coverage to remote and underserved areas. WiMAX Network Expansion >>

Streamphone Wireless Video Call Service is here Today - January 10, 2006

With Streamphone 2.0 online video calls and conferencing service you can move about the world with one Streamphone wireless video call service. Streamphone is a universal seamless business communication tool. It works with Wifi, Wimax, EVDO, Bluetooth, landline internet connectivity. Contact Instantstream.com or ask your cell phone and internet provider to include Streamphone. Why wait for the future when Streamhone is here now! Wireless Video Calls >>

STMicroelectronics Offers Turnkey Solution for Mobile WiMAX Base Stations - January 9, 2006

Shortly after the IEEE ratified the new 'mobile WiMAX' standard, STMicroelectronics announces its turnkey solution for 802.16e base-station modems. Based on the market's first SoC baseband processor for wireless infrastructure applications, ST's comprehensive WiMAX offering couples unequalled levels of silicon integration with optimized software libraries, opening a fast and cost-effective path to next-generation mobile broadband services. Mobile WiMAX Turnkey Solution >>

Finnet Group Operators Building WiMAX Network Using Alvarion and Local Partner Daimler Finland - January 4, 2006

Alvarion Ltd. and its partner Daimler Finland today announced that two Finnet Group operators have begun deployment of a WiMAX network using Alvarion’s BreezeMAX 3500. Savonlinnan Puhelin (SPY) and Mikkelin Puhelin (MPY) will offer broadband data services to permanent residents and the large influx of summer tourists in the Saimaa Lake District, in the South Savo region of southeast Finland. WiMAX Network Finland >>

Samsung Gives First U.S. Showing of Mobile WiMAX Handset at Consumer Electronics Show - January 4, 2006

For the first time in the United States, Samsung demonstrates WiBro (Korean Wireless Broadband) service on one of its world's first Mobile WiMAX phones, the Samsung M8000. Samsung's WiBro service demonstration is an exciting precursor to the first commercial service in the Korean market slated for the first half of 2006. WiMAX Mobile Handset >>

Azaire Networks Joins WiMAX Forum, Demonstrates Support for New Access Technologies - January 3, 2006

Azaire Networks Inc., the leading provider of Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions with the largest number of installed platforms worldwide, announced today it has joined the WiMAX Forum(TM), an industry-led organization that promotes the interoperability and certification of broadband wireless products for the delivery of faster, more affordable data, voice and video services. WiMAX Forum >>

Airspan Delivers First Commercial WiMAX Network to Be Built in Russia - January 3, 2006

Airspan Networks Inc., a leading worldwide provider of WiMAX-based broadband wireless access networks and carrier class Voice-over-Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions, today announced that it has deployed the first-ever Russian WiMAX network for MetroMAX. Commercial WiMAX Network >>

Agilent Introduces Industry's First Signal Creation Capability For 802.16e Mobile - December 27, 2005

Agilent Technologies has announced the first release of signal creation capability for mobile WiMAX and WiBro applications. WiBro is a broadband wireless Internet service for the Korean market, based on the 802.16e standard. 802.16e Mobile >>

Airnet Deploys WIMAX Networks - December 22, 2005

Airnet NZ Ltd, Hawke’s Bay leading wireless Internet Service Provider yesterday began deploying WiMAX technology throughout its local network. Airnet breaks new ground in the New Zealand communications industry as they work with Intel to deploy one of the country’s first WiMAX networks. WIMAX Networks Deployment >>

Glenayre's Versera ICE showcased Across WiMAX And Wi-Fi Networks - December 22, 2005

Glenayre Messaging announced today that the Versera Intelligent Communications Environment (Versera ICET), the innovative messaging technology at the heart of Glenayre's product offerings, has participated in a ground-breaking demonstration of simultaneous broadband voice, video and data services across multiple wireless access technologies in Tokyo, Japan. WiMAX Messaging Solutions >>

Oxford Media Endorses New WiMAX Standard Ratified - December 15, 2005

Oxford Media, Inc. a secure digital communication and technology company, endorses the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) final approval of the 802.16e standard, the specification that will serve as the basis for mobile WiMAX technology. WiMAX 802.16e Standard >>

Verso and Saab Grintek Complete VoIP Trials Over WiMAX Platform in South Africa - December 15, 2005

Verso Technologies, Inc. announced today the successful completion of a trial of its VoIP products operating on a Pre-WiMAX (IEEE802.16a) network. The trial was with Telkom South Africa (SA), in conjunction with Verso's partner, Saab Grintek Technologies, one of South Africa's leading information technology, telecommunications solutions and integration companies. VoIP Over WiMAX Trials >>

WiMAX End-Products and Commercial Services -- 2005 - December 14, 2005

WiMAX has tremendous potential to offer a global standardized broadband wireless platform. However, the market will face several hurdles in the near term, some of which include a solid migration path to mobile WiMAX (802.16e) from fixed WiMAX (WiMAX-2004), competition from ever-evolving 3G and Wi-Fi technologies, and commitment from service providers to building out WiMAX networks. This report includes two forecast scenarios, one conservative and one aggressive. WiMAX End-Products >>

Proxim Completes Successful Trials of WiMAX System with Enterprise Digital Architects - December 14, 2005

Proxim Wireless Corporation today announced that Enterprise Digital Architects SpA, a leading provider of end-to-end network solutions for e-business and e-government throughout Italy, has completed successful trials of Proxim's Tsunami MP.16 3500, WiMAX-compliant system. WiMAX Trials >>

Mobile WiMAX Standardization to be Discussed at 3G Conference in Spain - December 14, 2005

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has ratified the mobile version of the WiMAX broadband technology. This decision is the starting point for development of official WiMAX equipment for telecoms providers and end users, which will ensure rapid development and greater compatibility between equipment from different vendors. WiMAX Standardization >>

Nortel To Build WiMAX Network In Canada - December 13, 2005

Nortel will build WiMAX Network in Canada to equip rural areas with high-speed wireless broadband access and increase economic activity. The Alberta Special Areas Board (SAB) has selected Nortel to build the first commercial broadband wireless access network in Canada based on the WiMAX IEEE 802.16-2004 (fixed WiMAX) standard. The SAB is collaborating with NETAGO Wireless to bring wireless broadband services to rural Albertans. Canadian WiMAX Network >>

Wavesat’s Chief Scientist To Chair WiMAX Forum’s 802.16e OFDM Evolutionary Task Group - December 10, 2005

Today’s operators require a solution which protects their investment and provides a sound business case for future development. OFDM with subchannelization may be just the cost-effective solution they are after for their migration from fixed to portability as a new task group was formed within the WiMAX forum to focus on 802.16e OFDM profiles. 802.16e OFDM >>

Impending WiMAX Certification to Boost Rollout of WiMAX Networks - December 8, 2005

The need to promote and certify the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products has created an increasing demand for the certification of worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) technology solutions based on the IEEE 802.16 family of standards. However, continued delays in the WiMAX certification process are posing a real challenge to the growth of the European WiMAX services market. WiMAX Certification >>

Quiconnect enables PT WLAN customers and Sprint WLAN customers to use each other’s hotspots - December 7, 2005

Quiconnect announced today it is extending Sprint's network reach for international business travellers. The company has signed a contract with PT Wi-Fi to offer Sprint exclusive access to over 800 WLAN hotspots in Portugal. Quiconnect also announced a deal with Hub Télécom to offer global service providers access to Hub Télécom’s WLAN hotspots. WiMAX Hotspot >>

Bringing the Advantages of Mesh Networking to WiMAX - December 5, 2005

Wireless mesh networks handle a multiplicity of connections and are capable of dynamically updating and optimizing traffic routing. In the wireless world the term "mesh" is often associated with network redundancy and failover since there is no single point of failure. Given the advantage of a mesh network, the industry is now waiting for a WiMAX mesh network to become a reality. Why? WiMAX Wireless Networks >>

Trendsmedia and Rethink Research Publish - November 30, 2005

Trendsmedia today announced a new research study entitled A Global Map of WiMAX: Existing Pre-WiMAX Networks and their Equipment Suppliers, authored by leading WiMAX expert, Caroline Gabriel, Principal Analyst, Rethink Research. WiMAX Research Study >>

Cisco’s Acquisition of Scientific-Atlanta is the Right Move, says Detecon - November 29, 2005

Detecon, Inc., a leading global telecommunications and information technology consultant, today commented on the pending $6.9 billion acquisition by Cisco (CSCO) of Scientific-Atlanta (SFA), the world’s second-largest producer of Cable Set-Top Boxes behind Motorola (MOT). Converging Broadband Access >>

airBand Communications Names Joseph Sikora EVP of Sales - November 28, 2005

airBand Communications Inc. today announced that Joseph Sikora has joined airBand as executive vice president of sales. He will be responsible for developing and managing airBand’s growing direct sales organization as the company executes on an aggressive expansion strategy. Broadband Communications >>

Introducing the world’s first Voice Gateway with Power-over-Ethernet Output - November 24, 2005

With the introduction of industry standard Power-over-Ethernet (802.3af) Output in the RG1p and RG2p, a single Ethernet cable between the RGp and the wireless access modem solves the basic issue of providing power as well as relaying data traffic. The Power-over-Ethernet Output is delivered out of the WAN port located on the RGp. Gateway PoE >>

ArrayComm Announces Network MIMO for WiMAX - November 21, 2005

ArrayComm today announced its Network MIMO™ software that implements all antenna processing aspects of the WiMAX profiles approved by the WiMAX Forum Mobile Task Group (MTG) for IEEE 802.16e. The solution includes unique support of MIMO, AAS, and combined MIMO/AAS modes on both client devices and base stations, providing operators with the best possible user data rates, cell range, and network capacity for mobile WiMAX. WiMAX MIMO and AAS >>

Airspan Delivers AS.MAX for Commercial WiMAX Deployments - November 21, 2005

Airspan Networks Inc. today announced the commercial availability of the world's first fixed and nomadic WiMAX product range that links desktop PCs, laptops, internet-ready telephone sets and other broadband devices directly to telecommunications networks. Indoor WiMAX CPEs - Airspan >>

CETECOM Spain upgrades its ISO 17025 accreditation scope to cover 3G testing - November 14, 2005

CETECOM Spain has been granted ISO 17025 accreditation for testing of 3G technologies, enabling it to offer conformance testing services for 2G/2.5G and 3G technologies, covering RF, protocol, SIM/USIM and audio capabilities. ISO 17025 3G Testing >>

RADCOM Wins Contract to Provide GSM/GPRS and CDMA2000 Service Monitoring Solution - November 14, 2005

RADCOM Ltd. today announced that Rural Cellular Corporation (RCC), which does business as Unicel, has selected its cellular service monitoring and troubleshooting system. The Cellular Performer systems will help RCC/Unicel support delivery of high quality 2.5 and 3G services to their customers. WiMAX Service Monitoring >>

Alvarion Reports Third Quarter 2005 Results - November 9, 2005

Alvarion Ltd. today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Revenue for the third quarter reached $45.0 million, down 4% sequentially from $47.0 million in the second quarter of 2005, and down 14% from $52.2 million in the third quarter of 2004. WiMAX Deployments >>

Airspan Acquires Radionet - November 9, 2005

Airspan Networks, Inc today announced the acquisition of Radionet Oy, Ltd. of Finland in exchange for up to $1.88 million of cash. Airspan today paid approximately $1.75 million, in return for which 99.72% of the outstanding common stock and options of Radionet were tendered. Airspan will pay an additional $0.13 million if the outstanding balance of shares and options are tendered for sale by November 24, 2005. WiMAX Access and Backhaul >>

Leading WiMAX Vendors Demonstrate TDD Interoperability in Beijing - November 8, 2005

Several leading global wireless broadband equipment companies have reached a significant milestone in the development of WiMAX products at the WiMAX Forum's Face-to-Face event in Beijing this week. Aperto, Axxcelera, Redline, Sequans, and Wavesat are featuring a live interoperability demonstration between the companies' TDD-based WiMAX base stations and customer premise equipment. TDD Interoperability >>

airBand Communications Names John McLeod EVP of Operations and Technology - November 1, 2005

airBand Communications Inc. announced that John McLeod will join airBand on November 7 as the company’s Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology. In this role, McLeod will lead all aspects of operations including engineering, provisioning, field operations, customer care and information technology. Broadband Expansion and Scalability >>

WiMAX World Fills the Boston World Trade Center With Attendance of over 2,000 on First Day - October 27, 2005

Featuring 140+ thought leaders on WiMAX and Mobile Broadband, WiMAX World eclipsed last years attendance records and has been named the years largest Wireless and Mobile Broadband trade show. The Conference & Expo features seven conference tracks, 3 pre-conference half day seminars... WiMAX World Attendance >>

Redline and Intel Demonstrate RedMAX Products at WiMAX World in Boston - October 27, 2005

Redline Communications will feature a live demonstration of its RedMAX family of WiMAX products at WiMAX World in Boston on October 27 and 28, 2005. The RedMAX demonstration includes a link to the Intel Corporation booth at the event, which will support online video gaming and other high-bandwidth applications. WiMax Backhaul >>

Xilinx Announces Industry's Most Comprehensive Suite of Programmable WiMAX Solutions - October 25, 2005

Xilinx today announced the industry's most robust suite of programmable solutions designed specifically for implementing products based on the emerging WiMAX wide-range wireless standard. The suite of solutions includes a jointly developed Mini-PCI reference design, a complete Forward Error Correction IP bundle, and online design resources. WiMAX Development Tools >>

Wi-LAN Wins More Contracts in the Middle East and Central Asia - October 24, 2005

Wi-LAN Inc. today announced receipt of $1.6 million in orders for its broadband wireless solutions from customers in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and the Gulf Region, including $500,000 of orders for the Libra MXTM WiMAX platform. The products are being used for large-scale data, voice and video surveillance networks throughout the region. Wi-LAN Libra MX in the Middle East >>

Motorola Leads Wireless Industry Gathering at WiMAX World 2005 in Boston - October 24, 2005

Motorola today announced that it is the Official Corporate Host of WiMAX World 2005, described by event organizers as the largest-ever gathering of equipment manufacturers, operators, service providers and software makers meeting to further the understanding and advancement of WiMAX. This sponsorship is the latest proof point of Motorola's leadership in driving an industry wide adoption of WiMAX-based technologies and solutions. Seamless Mobility >>

WiMAX World Opening in Boston - October 21, 2005

The Largest Event in the World Solely Focused on WiMAX and Mobile Broadband, WiMAX World, will hold a WiMAX World Press Conference on October 26th, 2005 at 6:00 pm. This press conference is for Reporters covering the Boston Area, Technology, the Internet, WiMAX, Broadband, Local Events, New Businesses, New Science, and Future Technology. WiMAX World >>

Sequans to Demonstrate Complete End-to-End WiMAX Solution at WiMAX World Conference and Exhibition 2006 - October 13, 2005

Sequans will hold a live public end-to-end WiMAX demonstration of its 802.16-2004 technology in its booth at WiMAX World Conference and Exhibition. Sequans Executives will also take the podium to discuss current
industry trends and opportunities. End-to-end WiMAX Solution >>

picoChip Launches Most Complete Family of WiMAX Reference Designs, Including Industry First for 16e - October 12, 2005

picoChip today announced a family of complete reference designs that extends its offering to cover both fixed WiMAX and mobile WiMAX for mobile station (MS) and basestation (BS) designs. picoChip is the only company to offer a full range of systems in this way: the first to offer reference designs for 802.16e; the first to support both 802.16d and 802.16e; and the first to deliver the advanced options of the standard. WiMAX Reference Designs >>

New Executive Management Team to Lead SR Telecom - October 12, 2005

SR Telecom(TM) Inc. today announced changes to the executive management team that support its strategy of cultivating an agile organization capable of dynamically addressing the fluid broadband wireless marketplace. Garry Forbes has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing where he will lead the development and execution of SR Telecom's global sales & marketing strategy. OFDM WiMAX Solutions from SR Telecom >>

Testing WiMAX Across Italy: Alvarion and Local Partners Selected for WiMAX Trials Nationwide - October 11, 2005

Alvarion Ltd. today announced that multiple operators, through Alvarion's local partners, have purchased its WiMAX-ready platform, BreezeMAX 3500, to conduct 11 WiMAX trials across Italy--the most of any vendor participating in the program. Pilot systems are now operating in Milan, Rome, Arezzo, Piedmont, Val d'Aosta, Sardinia, Abruzzo, Sicily and Parma with the trials scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Alvarion WiMAX in Europe >>

Incumbent Bezeq Pilots WiMAX Services in Israel Using Alvarion's BreezeMAX - September 15, 2005

Alvarion Ltd. today announced that Bezeq, the Israel Telecommunication Corporation incumbent, has purchased and deployed a pilot using its WiMAX-ready equipment, BreezeMAX 3500, to provide broadband in the southern Israeli city of Rahat, an underserved community located in the Negev desert. Alvarion WiMAX-Ready BreezeMAX >>

Aperto Networks Raises $17 Million in First Tranche of Mezzanine Round - September 14, 2005

Aperto Networks, a leading WiMAX systems provider, announced today it has raised $17 million in the first tranche of a Series E financing round. The funding was led by Canaan Partners and was raised from existing investors, including JK&B Capital, Alliance Ventures, Innovacom, Tyco Ventures, Labrador Ventures, and Satwik Ventures. WiMAX Venture Funding - Aperto >>

Maravedis releases new Aspirin against WiMAX Regulation headaches! - September 13, 2005

Maravedis Inc., a world-leader in market research and analysis specializing in Broadband Wireless Research and Analysis is pleased to announce the general release of its ClearSpectrum, a unique broadband wireless access / WiMAX licensing and technical database service. WiMAX Regulation >>

Airspan and Sequans Successfully Complete Interoperability Test - September 12, 2005

Airspan Networks, Inc. and Sequans Communications today announced that both companies have completed thorough interoperability test designed to support the official WiMAX Forum™ certification process between Airspan's EasyST and ProST CPEs and AS.MAX MicroMAX-SOC Base Station. WiMAX Forum Certification >>

WiNetworks Launches WiMAX Triple Play Services Solution for Satellite Broadcast Networks - September 8, 2005

WiNetworks announced today the availability of a ground-breaking WiMAX-based solution designed to enable Digital Broadcast Satellite (DBS) operators to leap from their one-way TV broadcast network to a two-way broadband network able to offer Triple Play (voice, video, and data) services. WiMAX Triple-Play >>

Alcatel deploys the first commercial WiMAX network in Austria - September 1, 2005

Alcatel today announced that it has won a contract with WiMAX Telecom GmbH, a subsidiary of Swiss WiMAX Telecom AG, for the supply and installation of a turnkey WiMAX network. WiMAX Telecom GmbH was the sole provider to obtain the nationwide rights to the WiMAX frequencies in Austria at the auction of October 4, 2004. Turnkey WiMAX Network >>

NETGEAR Joins WiMAX Forum to Drive Adoption of Emerging Wireless Standard - September 1, 2005

NETGEAR®, Inc. today announced its membership in the WiMAX Forum, an industry-led, non-profit corporation formed to advance the IEEE 802.16, or WiMAX, broadband wireless networking standard. NETGEAR's admission as a principal member into the group is among the first for vendors that provide networking solutions for homes and small- and medium-sized businesses. NetGear Joins WiMAX Forum >>

Telabria launches 10Mbps symmetrical WiMax - September 1, 2005

All too often those looking for broadband-esque service stop or become disheartened after finding out they can either only get 512Kbps, or find out they cannot get ADSL at all. Overlooked in the past is an emerging technology called WiMax, and today, Telabria, a Kent based company has come out of trial, and announced the launch of its SkyLink service, offering asymmetrical and symmetrical services with speeds of up to 10Mbps for the Kent area. Telabria - 10Mpbs Symmetrical WiMAX >>

Innovation in Mobility, Ubiquitous Wireless Broadband to Drive Opportunity - August 23, 2005

Early adoption of wireless broadband services coupled with new energy-efficient and higher-performing developments in mobile devices are signaling the beginning of “mobility ubiquity” according to Intel’s top executive responsible for mobile computing. This mobile ubiquity offers the industry substantial new growth opportunities. Mobile Wireless Broadband >>

Techedge Announces Tentative Agreement to Acquire Unitop Communications Business Unit in China - August 18, 2005

Techedge, Inc. today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary China Quantum Communications Ltd. has reached a tentative agreement with China Unitop Electronics to acquire Unitop's communications business unit, which has deployed one of the largest metro Wi-Fi networks in China. Terms and conditions of the proposed acquisition were not disclosed. WiMAX VoIP Acquisitions >>

Keep updated with WiMAX and Broadband Wireless Market Trends with this International Market Analysis 2005-2010 - August 8, 2005

Research and Markets has announced the addition of WiMAX and Broadband Wireless (Sub-11Ghz) Worldwide Market Analysis and Trends 2005-2010 to their offering. The market has grown from a $430 million market to $562 million a 30% increase. We predict that the fixed Broadband wireless market to pass the $ 2 billion mark by 2010. WiMAX Market Analysis >>

WiMAX a "disruptive technology" for carrier ecosystems? - July 15, 2005

WiMAX overlaps cellular technology significantly, and every cellular operator will have to consider WiMAX, says ABI Research in a report released today. Carrier WiMAX initiatives will disrupt the entire carrier ecosystem, including infrastructure and access device makers, phone vendors, and even chip makers, the ABI report suggests.  Cellular Carriers and WiMAX >>

WiMax to compete with DSL: Barrett - May 9, 2005

INTEL chief executive Craig Barrett said that new wireless high-speed data technologies would be competitive with internet links provided by cable and phone companies. WiMAX competes with DSL >>

Intel demos WiMax technology - May 6, 2005

Intel Corp. conducted a live demonstration of its WiMax broadband wireless capability for attendees of Interop on Tuesday, offering high-speed Internet access over a 500-square-mile area around Las Vegas.
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Intel, Sprint connect on WiMax - May 5, 2005

Intel and Sprint plan to work together to develop an emerging wireless broadband technology called WiMax, which has been promoted as a third option to cable and digital subscriber line for providing high-speed Internet access into the home. Intel and Sprint team on WiMAX >>

Intel Officially Launches First WiMAX Chipset - April 18, 2005

Intel officially launched its first WiMAX chipset, Monday launching what it hopes is a new era of wireless broadband access. The company was to hold press conferences in London, Shanghai and Washington D.C. to unveil its Intel PRO/Wireless 5116 chip, which had been code-named Rosedale. WiMAX Chipset Launch by Intel >>

WiMax is announced as the wireless technology of the year 2006 - April 14, 2005

Wireless Internet connection is going through an unprecedented development, the estimated number of network engineers who have adopted these solutions (WiFi or WiMax) increasing 10 times. Intel emphasized its promoting efforts for the WiMax hardware solutions, identified through 802.16, and the company previsions point put that one of the largest telecommunication companies, BT, will offer wireless Internet access over a large area in Great Britain. Wireless Technology of 2006 - WiMAX >>

Early 2005 - State of the WiMAX Industry - March 23, 2005

WiMAX Industry is pleased to announce our new monthly column, State of the WiMAX Industry. Here, we will keep you up to date on critical developments in WiMAX technology and the wireless broadband marketplace. Keep us bookmarked, as this column will be updated often with news, issues, challenges and breakthroughs in the WiMAX marketplace. Column: State of the WiMAX Industry >>

WiMAX Mobile at a Cross Roads - March 21, 2005

Maravedis today announced a comprehensive WiMAX and wireless broadband market research report entitled “WiMAX and Broadband Wireless (Sub-11Ghz) Worldwide Market Analysis and Trends 2005-2010”. The 270 page third edition study reports that the broadband wireless market (sub-11Ghz) has grown from $430 million in 2003 to $562 million in 2004, a 30% increase. Maravedis projects that the market will exceed $2 billion by the end of 2009. WiMAX Mobile >>

WiMax may pose fresh challenge to broadband - March 1, 2005

Imagine a wireless hotspot the size of Philadelphia or a rural community in the American heartland. U.S. cities and companies are eyeing an emerging technology known as WiMax as a way to make high-speed wireless Internet services available in areas much larger that a typical Wi-Fi coffee bar or the local McDonald's. But it may prove difficult to make such services commercially viable, analysts say. Broadband Challenge >>

T-Mobile launches WiMax net access for UK trains - February 15, 2005

T-Mobile has pledged to take its global Wi-Fi hotspot tally to 20,000 sites by the end of the year, including both fixed locations and mobile access points on UK trains connected to the net via WiMax. The 20,000-hotspot target is double the company's goal for 2004. In fact, it exceeded its expectations thanks to a burst of activity in Europe. WiMAX Access on UK Trains >>

Spain sprouts WiMax network - November 16, 2004

Europe appears to be fertile ground for new WiMax networks. Spain is the latest country to embrace the emerging high-end broadband wireless technology, following recent deployments in France, Ireland and the U.K. Spanish wireless operator Iberbanda SA has begun to install WiMax systems supplied by Alvarion Ltd., according to Bridget Fishleigh, a spokeswoman for the Tel Aviv, Israel, manufacturer. Spain WiMAX Network >>

HSDPA, WiMAX Will Not Peacefully Coexist - November 5, 2004

Mobile telephony and WiMax vendors may soon find themselves locked in competition for the same customers, as ABI Research predicts. The evolution of the voice communications industry has seen many changes, a major one being fixed-line communications transforming to wireless and mobile with cellular technology, the firm noted, adding that as data became a significant portion of the communications, cellular designers modified architectures and continued migrating up the data speed path. HSDPA WiMAX Coexistence >>

System Integrators Nearly Unanimous in Support of WiMAX - November 3, 2004

Support for WiMAX technology is now firmly established among system integrators with the recent additions of Lucent Technologies, LG Electronics and Huawei Technologies to the growing roster of the WiMAX Forum(TM). Combined with Nortel and Cisco, these companies represent virtually every major systems integrator worldwide, a key industry segment for the large-scale, global deployment of WiMAX. Integrators Support WiMAX >>

First UK WiMAX network under construction - November 3, 2004

A UK firm has begun construction of the first commercial broadband wireless WiMax network in Britain. The project has been kicked off by Telabria to deliver high-speed wireless broadband services to residential, business and enterprise customers in the south east of England, and provide back-haul for the firm's installed base of Wi-Fi hotspots in the region. First UK WiMAX >>