Rumor Alert: Google May Bid on Wimax Spectrum in India - Oct 27, 2009 (Wimax News)
According to Reuters, Google Inc. may bid for WiMax radio waves in India’s upcoming auction.
The auction for third generation technology (3G) spectrum in India is expected to start on January 14, 2010.
Beceem Expects WiMAX Solution Shipments to Taiwan to Double in 2010 – Oct 29, 2009 (Digitimes)
WiMAX solution provider Beceem Communications expects its shipments of WiMAX chips to Taiwan to account for 60% of its total WiMAX solution shipments in 2010, compared to 30% in 2009, according to company VP of worldwide sales David Carrol.
Gadget Alert: WiMax eBook Reader – Oct 29, 2009 (Wimax News)
Further details of ASUS’ upcoming eBook reader have emerged, and the company may have confirmed that WiFi, 3G and WiMax versions will be announced before the year is out. The price is said to be competitive to what Amazon and Sony already offer.
Nick VanWingerden Updates Us on the Liberty University WiMax Venture – Oct 28, 2009 (Wimax News)
Liberty University is set to bring WiMAX to its hometown, Lynchburg, VA, by partnering with the Virginia School of the Arts. We spoke to Nick VanWingerden, a part time student in the Online MBA program at Liberty who works in the CIO’s Office as IT Executive Business Analyst and Project Manager, about the university’s plans to offer WiMax to students.
WiMAX Players Fined for Failure to Reach Coverage Target - Oct 28, 2009 (TeleGeography)
Three of Malaysia’s WiMAX operators have been hit with fines relating to failures in rolling out their networks on time, the Star Online reports. According to reports, the country’s telecoms watchdog, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, advised REDtone, Asiaspace and Y-Max Networks that they failed to reach the 25% population coverage stipulated by their concessions by March 2009.
Funding Delay Bad News for Rural WiMAX Providers – Oct 28, 2009 (Wireless Week)
The decision by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to delay the payout of the first broadband stimulus grants until December came as bad news for rural WiMAX providers counting on the funds.
Intel, HCL Launch First WiMax-enabled Nettops – Oct 28, 2009 (Economic Times) The world’s largest chip maker Intel, along with HCL Infosystems, on Tuesday announced the launch of the first of WiMax-enabled nettops and laptops in the country.
Multisource Telecoms Selects Airspan’s WiMAX Equipment – Oct 27, 2009 (Trading Markets)
South African wireless communications provider Multisource Telecoms has selected Airspan Networks’s WiMAX equipment for a unique live pilot broadcast. The Airspan WiMAX equipment is being trialled with the intention of offering live broadcast for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in 2010.
Operators Demonstrate Mobile WiMax Global Roaming – Oct 26, 2009 (Wimax News)
On Monday, the Wimax Forum said that operators Clearwire International, Tatung InfoComm and VMAX demonstrated mobile WiMax global roaming for the first time.
Coming Next Month to Chicago:WiMax – Oct 26, 2009 (Wimax News)
Sprint announced that it would begin selling services on a WiMax network in Chicago next month along with Comcast and Clearwire. Chicago was supposed to be one of the first city to offer WiMax, since it supported Sprint Nextel’s push for WiMax in 2007. However Sprint Nextel’s technical difficulties hindered Chicago from getting WiMax sooner.
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Tatung InfoComm and Aicent Initiate World`s First WiMAX Roaming Exchange – Oct 25, 2009 (Reuters)
Aicent Inc. and Tatung InfoComm announced today the first-ever internetwork roaming between WiMAX networks. This successful connection marks the first time international roaming between WiMAX networks has been achieved.
Comzatel Picks Airspan WiMAX Equipment for a Mobile, 4G Network in Mozambique – Oct 23, 2009 (TMCnet)
African wireless communications provider Comzatel reportedly selected Airspan WiMAX (News – Alert) equipment for a mobile, 4G network in Mozambique.
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