Mrs Behavin
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Intel is set to soon release a new WiMAX chipset capable of supporting both versions of the broadband standard. WiMAX operates on two broadband standards: one is designed for fixed broadband clients, while the newer rendition of the protocol enables mobile devices to roam from base station to base station. The new chipset, dubbed the Rosedale 2, is supposedly targeted at data devices and not VoIP services. Intel wants to eventually deliver a single radio/chipset that is capable of sitting in everything from cameras and computers to anything that needs Internet access.
Unfortunately, WiMAX has yet to take off and gain the widespread support of carriers and service providers. When--or if--it does, it could revolutionize Internet access standards. Until then, companies supporting the technology are working tirelessly to get the costs of the hardware down. Cheap modems could likely accelerate its adoption by consumers.
http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml;?articleID=189601333
Unfortunately, WiMAX has yet to take off and gain the widespread support of carriers and service providers. When--or if--it does, it could revolutionize Internet access standards. Until then, companies supporting the technology are working tirelessly to get the costs of the hardware down. Cheap modems could likely accelerate its adoption by consumers.
http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.jhtml;?articleID=189601333
