Intel bullish on WiMax Investment

Wimax- kind of wireless broadband technology/protcal..

 

the speed of my CDMA/China Unicom is not good, esp. for online vidoe chatting/voice chatting.

 

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By Anupreeta Das

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Intel Corp (INTC.O: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) 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.

"Intel is leading the charge," Arvind Sodhani, president of Intel Capital, the chip maker’s investment arm, said in an interview. "We’re building the WiMax ecosystem globally."

http://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN0335643120080604?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

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So, what is WiMax? ?? more ??…

WiMAX is a wireless digital communications system, also known as IEEE 802.16, that is intended for wireless "metropolitan area networks".   WiMAX can provide broadband wireless access (BWA) up to 30 miles (50 km) for fixed stations, and 3 – 10 miles (5 – 15 km) for mobile stations.  In contrast, the WiFi/802.11 wireless local area network standard is limited in most cases to only 100 – 300 feet (30 – 100m).
 
With WiMAX, WiFi-like data rates are easily supported, but the issue of interference is lessened.   WiMAX operates on both licensed and non-licensed frequencies, providing a regulated environment and viable economic model for wireless carriers.

WiMAX can be used for wireless networking in much the same way as the more common WiFi protocol.  WiMAX is a second-generation protocol that allows for more efficient bandwidth use, interference avoidance, and is intended to allow higher data rates over longer distances.
 
The IEEE 802.16 standard defines the technical features of the communications protocol.  The WiMAX Forum offers a means of testing manufacturer’s equipment for compatibility, as well as an industry group dedicated to fostering the development and commercialization of the technology.

WiMax.com provides a focal point for consumers, service providers, manufacturers, analysts, and researchers who are interested in WiMAX technology, services, and products.  Soon, WiMAX will be a very well recognized term to describe wireless Internet access throughout the world.

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Oh, got it, not like the WWAN, it is a kind of big ‘Wi-Fi’ stuff..