WiMax to set standards for MANs.

RCR Wireless News, April, 2003

Byline: SAM OMATSEYE As Wi-Fi is to wireless local area networks, so WiMax is becoming for metropolitan area networks, a broadband technology that looks to compete with and complement both digital subscriber line and cable technologies in capturing last-mile hearts. Some topflight companies have come together to promote the wireless technology under the umbrella of WiMax to ensure that the gear and solutions interoperate and follow industrywide standards.

The companies include Airspan Networks, Alvarion Ltd., Aperto Networks, Ensemble Communications Inc., Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Intel Corp., Nokia Corp., OFDM Forum, Proxim Corp. and WiLAN Inc. "Standards are critical, but a standard by itself is not enough to enable mass...

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