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I think your concept of permitting many WiFi connected devices to a share a single WiMAX access facility makes a lot of sense for rural areas where there is not competition from DSL and Cable. In particular, you correctly identify the top cu...
Alan in my opinion Sprint/Clearwire should have a business unit for WiMax much like CNS that develops sales modules to feed existing WiFi providers instead of many that are limited to DSL (slow) and Cable (ok) but your junior partner (Comcast). I ...
The IEEE 802.16 Working Group met in its Session #64 the week of 16 November 2009 in Atlanta, GA, USA. The IEEE 802.16 Session #64 Report summarizes the outcomes
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-From IEEE Contribution 80
Both WiMAX and microwave backhaul are point to point, high capacity/bandwidth configurations. The only advantage of WiMAX over microwave would be potentially wider number of equipment suppliers and lower costs. Fixed WiMAX (IEEE 802.16d-2004) migh...
It would be great if some of our Persian/Iranian members would comment on this post. U.S. companies are forbidden from doing business with Iran at this time.
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- As the founder and Technical Director of Data Communications Technology (DCT), a technical consulting firm started in March 1983, Alan J Weissberger specializes in telecommunications standards and their implementation. His clients have included network providers (AT&T, NTT, Pacific Bell, US West, Entel and CTC in Chile, Telkom South Africa, Moroccan PTT, others), equipment and semiconductor manufacturers (many), and large end users. In 1995 and 1996 Alan was the principal architect for the European Commission’s multi-service, multi-country ATM network – the largest private network in Europe (that network has now evolved into Gig Ethernet over CWDM). In 2000-2001, he was Ciena’s lead ITU-T delegate, contributing to the standardization of the optical control plane in SG13 and SG15. From 2003-2005, Alan represented NEC Corp in several OASIS TCs dealing with Web Services, while also attending the Global Grid Forum and the Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) as a principal member.
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IEEE 802.16 GRIDMAN SG + Recommendations for future projects from Nov 16-19, 2009 meeting
The IEEE 802.16 Working Group met in its Session #64 the week of 16 November 2009 in Atlanta, GA, USA. The IEEE 802.16 Session #64 Report summarizes the outcomes
http://ieee802.org/16/meetings/mtg64/report.html
-From IEEE Contribution 802.16-09/0023 -Project Planning Adhoc Report (by Jose Puthenkulam; 2009-11-17):
Smart Grid:
An IEEE 802.16 GRIDMAN Study Group (SG) on "Greater Reliability In Disrupted Metropo… Continue
http://ieee802.org/16/meetings/mtg64/report.html
-From IEEE Contribution 802.16-09/0023 -Project Planning Adhoc Report (by Jose Puthenkulam; 2009-11-17):
Smart Grid:
An IEEE 802.16 GRIDMAN Study Group (SG) on "Greater Reliability In Disrupted Metropo… Continue
Posted on November 27, 2009 at 8:00pm —
TSTT launches WiMAX network in Trinidad and Tobago
Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago (TSTT) has established the country’s first WiMAX network, branded Blink. Some of the first people to stake their claim to the "plug and play" 4G like broadband wireless network technology will be the Heads of Government arriving later this week for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). In April this year, TSTT was awarded a temporary licence to deploy its WiMax network.
During a press conference on Monday, where the roll out of T… Continue
During a press conference on Monday, where the roll out of T… Continue
Posted on November 25, 2009 at 10:47pm —
Clearwire Raises an Additional $920 Million of 12 Percent Senior Secured Notes Due 2015
“Today, we are proud to have secured an additional $920 million in debt financing, which, when coupled with the $1.56 billion of recently announced equity financing and the $1.85 billion of debt financing that we closed on today, demonstrates our ability to access the capital markets on attractive terms and in sufficient size to meet our needs, while at the same time prudently balancing equity dilution with the cost of capital,” said Bill Morrow, CEO of Clearwire. “With this latest tranch… Continue
Posted on November 25, 2009 at 9:30pm —
SLT’S SKY NETWORK To Roll out WiMAX in Sri Lanka
A subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) aims to attract US$12.8 million to provide broadband internet facilities using the latest Wimax technology with islandwide coverage.
In this respect, the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka granted investment approval for Sky Network to provide latest Wimax – wireless broadband services.
Sky Network is an investment of US $ 12.8 million for the first two phases. The venture will provide broadband internet facilities using the latest Wimax technology Wimax 80… Continue
In this respect, the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka granted investment approval for Sky Network to provide latest Wimax – wireless broadband services.
Sky Network is an investment of US $ 12.8 million for the first two phases. The venture will provide broadband internet facilities using the latest Wimax technology Wimax 80… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 5:41pm —
Adam Internet connects 1st WiMAX customers and begins 15 month roll out in Australia
WiMAX is making great progress in Australia, as Adam Internet connected its first customers and said it’s targeting 14 service areas for WiMAX deployment in Australia in 2010. Adelaide based Adam Internet is building a wireless broadband network as part of the Australian government’s Broadband Guarantee Program, designed to serve all of the nation’s residents. For more info on the company, see:
http://www.adam.com.au/news/article… Continue
http://www.adam.com.au/news/article… Continue
Posted on November 20, 2009 at 5:30pm —
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 11:54am on October 28, 2009,
Trenton Pruden said…
- You ROCK, Brother!!! I usually go to your posts as I find them the most informative to my current purposes. Articulate and well written I am never at a loss of understanding in your posts. Thanks for all the help.
Trenton
- At 3:17pm on August 19, 2009,
Sanjiv Gupta-Sharma said… - Thanks Alan! Really appreciate it.
- Sanjiv
- At 12:59am on August 13, 2009,
Syed Sajjad Sattar said… - Hi,
Hope you be fine and enjoying the blessings of God Almighty.
yeah i discussed mine point of view about the Future of LTE.
And i think you can better tell about it. because you are close to the people and can better predict the trend of users about the new technology.
ok wish to share more things about the technology.
ok good bye
- At 11:21pm on June 13, 2009,
BPT said…
- Thanks Alan,
I am based out of Mumbai & work for Tata Communications. We recently joined WF Borad showing our commitment for WiMAX. You can reach me at +91-9223339772. Ofcourse you will see me participating in more discussions hereafter. Keep up the good work!
Cheers!
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