Motorola, Intel Push Mobile Wimax

[abhay 0]

Motorola and Intel Corporation have announced their plan to collaboratively foster greater industry momentum for WiMAX, and to advance the use of mobile WiMAX technology, based on the proposed IEEE 802.16e standard, for both fixed and wireless broadband applications.

Intel and Motorola plan to collaborate on specification efforts within the WiMAX Forum, in an effort to ensure that network and device inter-operability issues are addressed adequately.

In addition to working jointly to advance WiMAX standards, the companies plan to work together on inter-operability testing of Motorola mobile devices, network equipment, and customer premises equipment with Intel products.

Scott Richardson, general manager - broadband wireless division, Intel, said, "WiMAX is beginning to deliver on its promise to provide broadband wireless access to businesses and consumers, and the promise of full mobility is around the corner, with the anticipated ratification of the 802.16e standard. By working with Motorola on mobile WiMAX standards and technology, we can jointly develop and test equipment, to meet the requirements necessary for truly mobile broadband."

Dan Coombes, chief technology officer, Motorola Networks, said, "We believe 802.16e is going to be the way to go, for both fixed and nomadic applications. With its robust specifications and ability to support high-value services like voice over IP and mobility, 802.16e is an ideal choice for many applications. Teaming with Intel to work on 802.16e standards and inter-operability matters, will complement our strategy of using 802.16e with our MOTOwi4 WiMAX solutions."

The MOTOwi4 portfolio includes fixed and mobile broadband solutions, designed to meet the different needs of wireless, wireline, and cable operators for lower cost delivery of data rich multimedia applications and services. The portfolio extends beyond access point solutions, to encompass mobile devices, customer premises equipment, PC cards, in-vehicle public safety devices and services.

Motorola and Intel are members of the WiMAX Forum, an industry-led non-profit corporation, formed to promote and certify compatibility and inter-operability of broadband wireless products. WiMAX, which stands for Worldwide Inter-operability for Microwave Access, is a standards-based wireless technology that provides high-throughput broadband connections over long distances.

have heard wimax testing is already started in india

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[RajanPERT 0]

I listen it started somewhere in Rajsthan or MP. Doesn;t have any confirmation.

But it will be a good beginning as consumer point of view.

Thanks and Take Care!

[linuxguy 0]

yep. it has already started in Manglore (not Banglore). They are providing 128Kbps connections on WiMax

[ashoksoft 83]

are u serious ? where in Manglore ? any points near Ashok nagar?

Cheers

Ashok

[linuxguy 0]

I dont know exactly where they have started but there was a news item (online) and on TV saying that it was Manglore and not Banglore that was trying out something hi-tech.

[abhay 0]

yep. it has already started in Manglore (not Banglore). They are providing 128Kbps connections on WiMax

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dude thats wi-fi not wimax

and ashoksoft as far as i remember its in the whole city!

manglore india's first whole wi-fi city

check this out

Edited October 29, 2005 by abhay