Is there really global frequency support for WiMAX? There is disagrement between Intel and the venture capital group 3i over that.
According to Intel in its announcement of an integrated WiFi/WiMAX chip-set, the global frequency issue is settled.
“With global frequency support for standards-based Wi-Fi 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,” says the Intel statement.
That doesn’t exactly tie in the with 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 regulated in different countries, and there's no sign of it becoming standardised.”
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