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I hear Mexico and parts of South America are also going with WiMAX, but I don't know if those countries are leapgrogging 3G to do so. Does anyone have input on that?
Please read the following articles that provide good insights on this. Overall 3G services and devices are proving too expensive in the developing countries. Also the lower speeds they offer, make bundling WiFi a must. So device vendors who have n...
Over 4 1/2 years ago, I advised a telco client that WiFi Backhaul using fixed WiMAX (either 802.16d or e) would be the most popular use of WiMAX. To my surprise, it has not happend in a big way yet and I don't know why
Well in my opinion since 4G devices are scarce in the US and WiFi 802.11B&G networks are deployed in airports, hotels and many public places would be to use WiMax as the backhaul pipline to the internet for these existing customers. The base is al...
See others concurring with this view.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/reportlinker-adds-mobile-voip--transforming-the-future-of-wireless-voice-66099632.html
Imagine you have WiMAX coverage in most places you care about, but not all places. For mobile broadband data plans this may not be a big deal, considering the growth of the iPhones even when the 3G coverage has been poor.
Now consider the WiMAX o...
Jose, Thanks for your wildly bullish comments. I am not nearly as optimistic as you are. One of the main reasons is I don't see mobile WiMAX happening in India. Even if the spectrum was auctioned off and available, India needs cheap hand held devi...
Its amazing to see the number of companies developing WiMAX solutions. We have strong established operators and new pioneering operators. We have small startup chip companies as well as established chipset vendors. We have small RAN vendors to ver...
I feel this strategy is happening in India now.
I'm not going to reply on the specific question of the support in the chips.
But I will say that, 10MHz is the best way forward to achieve a triple play or quadruple play type broadband service. With 5MHz, the near term benefits may be there, but...
Yes. I have been running VoIP using Vonage over WiMAX since Jan 2009. Its been working like a charm. Also recently Vonage introduced the flat rate International calling plan. With this my monthly bills have been significantly reduced.
As I predic...
As wireless expands, I think that FTTH will be an important evolution for back hauling in the future, and to promote a green path for wireless technologies.
the public can become providers of high speed back haul for wireless communications, with...
The way I see that happening, is by 3G operators acquiring Mobile WiMAX operators or partnering with them as MVNOs or even doing JVs.
Also in the near term most 3G operators will continue on the HSPA and HSPA+ technologies. Not because they know ...
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The reason FTTH wins out over mobile WiMAX is that the FTTH movement (e.g. VZ FiOS and independent telco offerings) are to provide broadcast and HD quality video to triple play subscribers. If no video, no FTTH! And Mobile WiMAX (802.16e) ca...
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3G has significant challenges in the developing world
Please read the following articles that provide good insights on this. Overall 3G services and devices are proving too expensive in the developing countries. Also the lower speeds they offer, make bundling WiFi a must. So device vendors who have no bundled WiFi offering will suffer poor sales.
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Posted on November 2, 2009 at 3:10pm — 1 Comment
Lowcost or free VoIP over WIMAX + Prepaid cellular plans could help consumers save money
Imagine you have WiMAX coverage in most places you care about, but not all places. For mobile broadband data plans this may not be a big deal, considering the growth of the iPhones even when the 3G coverage has been poor.
Now consider the WiMAX operator offers low cost or free Voice over IP (Voice over the Internet) service when the subscriber has a Mobile WiMAX broadband data plan. The subscriber might be happy with the data coverage and the low cost voice offering, even though coverage is not… Continue
Now consider the WiMAX operator offers low cost or free Voice over IP (Voice over the Internet) service when the subscriber has a Mobile WiMAX broadband data plan. The subscriber might be happy with the data coverage and the low cost voice offering, even though coverage is not… Continue
Posted on October 19, 2009 at 4:19pm — 1 Comment
Mobile WiMAX fostering worldwide 4G innovation, clear technology roadmap and abundant growth potential!
Its amazing to see the number of companies developing WiMAX solutions. We have strong established operators and new pioneering operators. We have small startup chip companies as well as established chipset vendors. We have small RAN vendors to very well established RAN equipment vendors. There are top notch network equipment vendors and also small innovators that are growing fast. We have small providers that are city or village or community oriented. We have universities, schools, industries wa… Continue
Posted on October 10, 2009 at 12:27pm — 1 Comment
Fibre to the Home (FTTH) or Mobile WiMAX to the Home: Which is better?
Today many countries are implementing National Broadband plans, with the increasing realization that unless the digital economy is enabled with full access to all citizens to the Internet, the world's largest digital resource, they may become less competitive on the world stage.
There is a big rush to either install Fibre to the home (FTTH) solutions at extremely high prices. The ranges seem to be anywhere from $2500 per home to $800 per home, based on availability of Fibre or other connectivit… Continue
There is a big rush to either install Fibre to the home (FTTH) solutions at extremely high prices. The ranges seem to be anywhere from $2500 per home to $800 per home, based on availability of Fibre or other connectivit… Continue
Posted on September 15, 2009 at 7:36am — 2 Comments
How much HSPA technology needs the iPhone to succeed
If you see this recent article on about HSPA adoption http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ATT-Leads-Global-HSPA-zacks-4280072692.html?x=0, you will be suprised to see that a lot of the recent boom has been singularly due to Apple's iPhone. Recently, I've been tweeting about this as well.
The reality of the market is such that HSPA does not provide true broadband speeds on the average compared t… Continue
The reality of the market is such that HSPA does not provide true broadband speeds on the average compared t… Continue
Posted on August 3, 2009 at 4:13pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 3:35pm on April 10, 2009,
Hassan Alast said…
- We have Licensed WIMAX / LTE in M.East, Africa and CRA, which will build backbone infrastructure across the each country ( seeking partners and investors ).
Our broadband is turning to Wimax / LTE infrastructure to stay globally competitive, where it holds approximately 3.5 Ghz spectrum assets. Our license offers pre-paid, post-paid and contract subscription and primary objective of the broadband plan is to make VoIP traffic and broadband Internet available to all cities, homes and businesses. In particular homes and businesses located in the city and rural areas based on WiMAX / LTE technology.
Our Wimax / LTE access networks will enable local operators to cost-effectively reach millions of new potential customers, and provide them with traditional voice and broadband data services that up to now have been denied.
Await your highly valued feedback in this regards.
Yours faithfully,
Hassan Alast
Senior Telecom Advisor
Telehop Communications Inc.
50 Beresford Dr.
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 4J6
Canada
Tel: +1 (905) 709 6045
Fax: +1 (209) 720 1651
alast@sympatico.ca
http://www.telehop.com
- At 6:58pm on March 19, 2009,
Alan J Weissberger said…
- Hi Jose
Glad you joined WiMAX360 and hope you contribute to our discussion.
With great respect,
alan Weissberger
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