What Sprint's WiMAX Plans Mean For Mobile Internet Users
Thursday August 24, 2006
Sprint has been juggling with the idea of launching a WiMAX network (a beefed up kind of WiFi Wireless Internet) for about a year and recently confirmed their intention to invest up to 3 billion in making a WiMAX network available to 100 million americans (most likely in large cities) by 2008.
WiMAX, even if it sounds like WiFi, is more akin to cellular network based Internet service: it has a broad range (reportedly at least 6 miles, compared to a few hundred feet for WiFi) and uses protected licensed frequencies, therefore appliances shouldn't interfere with it like cordless phones currently do for WiFi.
WiMAX could become a cheap alternative to expensive cellular data connection while providing a similar mobility experience. But since it's still far from being available, you can always resort to currently available broadband cellular internet options. Expensive, but how convenient.
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So when will sprint release this project? I think it is a good idea. And it absolutely brings good news too to those Sprint users.
I have been useing the Novatel Wireless S-620 Aircard from Sprint since January. Lately, If your machine has sufficient power, I have been able to multiples streaming from television stations on my Notebook. This due to an Upgrade of their system, last month. I am a believer!