What is Sprint and WorldCom doing?
In March 1999, Sprint and WorldCom began acquiring selected MMDS license holders. They have begun plans to use the MMDS spectrum to launch wireless high-speed Internet services. These services will compete with cable, fiber and DSL to provide high-speed connectivity options nationwide. Sprint, WorldCom, BellSouth and Neucentrix collectively hold approximately 90% of the US MMDS licenses. Additionally, various operators worldwide are currently conducting similar trials of wireless Internet services. Only time will tell the extent and success of the ongoing propagation of MMDS based services and its convergence into the mainstream.
