(Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, Inc., www.wimaxforum.org) An organization founded in 2001 that promotes the IEEE 802.16 wireless broadband standard and provides certification for devices for compliant devices. WiMAX is designed to extend local Wi-Fi networks across greater distances such as a campus, as well as to provide last mile connectivity to an ISP or other carrier many miles away. In addition, Mobile WiMAX offers a voice and high-speed data alternative that competes with the cellular networks.
Google, Clearwire and WiMAX
In 2008, Sprint and Clearwire merged to develop Internet access to mobile devices using WiMAX, rather than the traditional CDMA and GSM cellular technologies. Google also invested in the Clearwire WiMAX venture. See Android, 802.16 and Wi-Fi.
Google, Clearwire and WiMAX
In 2008, Sprint and Clearwire merged to develop Internet access to mobile devices using WiMAX, rather than the traditional CDMA and GSM cellular technologies. Google also invested in the Clearwire WiMAX venture. See Android, 802.16 and Wi-Fi.
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- Great, another proprietary mesh networking protocol802.11s can't come sooner, IMHO.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Who needs WiMax, LTE? Ruckus Wireless sees opportunities in WiFi
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- Blog posts 2009-11-16
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- Blog posts 2009-11-09
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-06
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- Discussion threads 2009-10-13
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- Discussion threads 2009-10-03
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- Discussion threads 2009-09-22
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- Blog posts 2009-09-21
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- Discussion threads 2009-09-15
- 802.11n approved; Not 'new' and hardly groundbreaking
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- Discussion threads 2009-09-14
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- Discussion threads 2009-09-14
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