Intel Key in Sprint Nextel’s Planned WiMAX Network

Upcoming Events

Your browser does not support JavaScript. This media can be viewed at http://www.podtech.net/home/949/intel-key-in-sprint-nextel%e2%80%99s-planned-wimax-network

Intel Key in Sprint Nextel's Planned WiMAX Network

10:05 | editor | Aug 8th, 2006 6:06pm |

MENLO PARK, August 8, 2006 (Podtech News) — Sprint Nextel today announced plans to develop and deploy a nationwide wireless broadband mobile network using WiMAX. Sprint said it will work with Intel on mobile WiMAX-enabled chipsets and with Motorola and Samsung on devices. PodTech’s Catherine Girardeau talked with Chris Thomas, Chief of Staff to Intel’s Executive Office, about Intel’s role.

Reporter’s Notes:
Some interesting blogosphere buzz about WiMax: Katie Fehrenbacher on GigaOm wonders how Clearwire will fit in. Carlo writes in Techdirt notes the timing of Sprint’s announcement, with the AWS spectrum auction just around the corner. Mobile Tracker points out that up and download speed will make or break WiMAX’s ability to
compete with DSL and cable modems. I wonder if Sprint Nextel’s announcement will have any impact on the network neutrality debate.

-Catherine Girardeau

Tags: Sprint, Intel, WiMAX, Samsung

This entry was posted on Tuesday, August 8th, 2006 at 6:06 pm and is filed under PodTech, Corporate, Intel, PodTech News, Technology. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.