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Is WiMax Going Places?

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Is WiMax Going Places?

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Whether or not the spectrum issues surrounding WiMax are settled has been a subject of some disagreement. According to Intel in its announcement of an integrated WiFi/WiMax chipset the global frequency issue is settled. “With global frequency support for standards-based WiFi and WiMax, scalable channel bandwidth, and high-performance multiple-antennas, the Intel WiMax Connection 2300 will help bring about mobile communications and rich content across supported networks anywhere in the world,” said an Intel statement following the introduction of the chipset by Sean Maloney, executive VP of Intel. Intel’s statement about the status of the spectrum issues associated with WiMax does not match the understanding of Peter Gardner, technology sector head for wireless communications at 3i Group, the venture capital investors. “I am sceptical about WiMax as an alternative to either WiFi or cellular. I think spectrum issues may stop WiMax. There is no standard spectrum available. It is strongly