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A Momentous Week in US History


06 Nov 2008
This week has been a momentous one in US history and not only for Obama. The FCC has taken two pathbreaking decisions this week which give a legup to WiMAX and mobile broadband in the country.
The FCC has permitted the use of White Spaces in the TV spectrum for Mobile Broadband services in another decision. The decision by FCC is indeed a key one for many reasons. First, the spectral resources can no longer be afford to be wasted, and white spaces des… Continue

A Workshop ( Wireless India 2009) on March 2-4 2009 promises to be a major regulatory and policy maker melting pot. A dedicated group of experts ( Wireless Knowledge Woking group ) is now putting final touches to one of the largest wireless events of its kind to be held in India. Involving WiMAX, 3G and Mobile Broadcasting, this promises to bring together all the wireless technologies, their regulation and resource allocation ( such as spectrum) under a scanner.

Watch out for more details.

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Sprint’s WiMAX Network XOHM officially launches on 8th October 2008


The Mobile WiMAX network of Sprint, XOHM, is now officially being launched on the 8th of October 2008 at Baltimore. The announcement of the official launch comes after many delays and postponed launches for the network for a variety of reasons. The wait is finally over, with the network already “running” and providing performance as expected.
While there are many Mobile WiMAX networks in operation around the globe, the… Continue

Sprint Nextel WiMAX Service XOHM Now Launched !
Sept 30,2008 One of the most awaited events of the year has now happened. The XOHM service, which was being seen as now ON and now OFF, has finally emerged from the veils. This is the first 4G launch in the USA with $30 monthly plans and speeds of 3-5 Mbps as of now.
Expect to see new cool applications soon!

http://www.wimaxbook.net

The newly announced changes to the 3G auction Policy and the WiMAX spectrum auctions now contains elements of recognition that WiMAX is not simply a way to extend wireless but an entirely viable and complete technology in itself. The recognition of the importance of WiMAX to be able to operate as an independent network providing voice, video and data services came in the form of doubling of the minimum reserve price for WiMAX auctions from Rs. 50.5 Billion ( $1.2Billion) to Rs 100.10 Billion ( $… Continue