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LTE and WiMAX: Myths and Realities
By Robert Syputa, Senior Analyst |
The following LTE & WiMAX Myths & Realities, published on the Clearwire Investment site has been extensively distributed on Internet discussion threads and blog sites. While making many important points and clarifications that we primarily are in agreement, there are some points on which we continue to differ. The original posting as listed on the investment and industry blogs will be followed by our comments. For the most part, the WiMAX Forum have provided relatively objective information and analysis of the capabilities, market and applications for WiMAX. Like all other complex segments of commerce and development, differences of opinion can be expected to be expressed. more…
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First Mobile WiMAX Certifications Considered a Teaser of What is to Come
By Jeff Orr, Senior Analyst - Consumer Electronics |
Twenty-seven months after the first WiMAX products achieved certification, the first Mobile WiMAX product certifications have been announced. Mobile WiMAX is the term commonly associated with products derived from the IEEE 802.16e-2005 and ETSI HiperMAN standards. These identical protocols utilize Scalable Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (SOFDMA) for portable and mobile application support. Broadband speeds (over 1 Mbps) are achieved using wider frequency channels (5-10 MHz) and improved overall performance through support for smart antenna techniques such as beamforming and multiple in, multiple out (MIMO) chains. more…
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Maravedis Interview with Lee Sparkman, President, Enforta
By Basharat H. Ashai, Market Analyst - Asia |
Maravedis: What is the future of a technology like WiMAX in Russia?
I think the fixed WiMAX is going to continue to develop rapidly just because Russia as a country lacks alternative technology for broadband. But I believe mobile WiMAX services will take sometime to expand. The authorities have issued one test mobile WiMAX license to Synterra. There is no formal specification for mobile WiMAX equipment yet. The other real issue with Russia is the pricing points. The ARPU for broadband consumer, say in Moscow, is USD $18. The mobile WiMAX service today, particularly given the price of the equipment, is quite higher than what the consumers are willing to pay. The regulatory issues, pricing and availability of CPE will really slow down the mobile WiMAX. But mobile WiMAX is definitely going to be very successful in Russia in the long term just because of the nature of the Russian consumer. In our case we really do not see mobile WiMAX picking up in Russia until 2010. more…
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