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The article describes how Sprint Corp. plans to use its new Mobile WiMAX ecosystem to develop its own ideal fourth-generation cellular communication technology in the U.S. According to Barry West, Sprint's chief technology officer and president of the WiMAX project, the company is still identifying some specific requirements for its vendor partners and planning the particular class of Access Service Network Gateways to allow vendor interoperability between network components.

The article discusses the reasons U.S. independent telecommunication companies and competitive local exchange carriers (CLEC) deployed WiMAX. Scott Meier, WiMAX product manager of TDS Telecom, said that the company deployed WiMAX because of its capability to deliver voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) and data service at speeds up to six megabyte per second (MB/s). CTC Telecom decided to deploy WiMAX to support its mobile broadband data services.

The article reports on the economic impact of wireless broadband acess WiMAX on the telecommunication industry in the U.S. Many companies have hugely invested in the technology resulting to a crowded market, leading to certain doubts on whether the industry could support several vendors in market where distinction is difficult to achieve.

The article focuses on the plans of Sprint Nextel Corp. and Verizon for a fixed fourth-generation (4G) broadband access in the U.S. Sprint plans to acquire a stake in Clarewire Corp. to enter into home broadband using WiMAX Interment services and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP). Dick Lynch, chief technology officer (CTO) of Verizon, says that the company has plenty of digital subscriber line (DSL) but is planning for long term evolution (LTE) networks that will give alternative access.

The article features the partnership of Sprint Corp. and Clearwire Corp. for the promotion of the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax), an expansive network in the U.S. Barry West, chief technology officer and 4G president for Sprint, emphasizes the must for the partnership to pursue the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) agreements. Thus, the combined business plan of the two companies assure consumer satisfaction of the rendered services.

The article reports that U.S.-based Clearwire Corp. has confirmed its support for the development and implementation of WiMAX system. The company took in a $600 million investment from Intel and a $300 million from Motorola. It also made a separate deal to sell its network equipment vendor subsidiary, NextNetWireless, to Motorola, which will evolve the firm's gear to adapt to WiMAX standards.

Looks into the testing process of WiMAX in the U.S. Validation of the tests; Certification to be given to a base station or customer premises equipment; Views of Lindsay Schroth, broadband wireless analyst for Yankee Group Inc., on the matter.

The article reports on the acquisition of WiMAX vendor Telsima Corp. by Harris Stratex Networks Inc. in the U.S. It states the Harris chief executive officer (CEO) Harald Braun has won the company's contract and assigned engineers to design an access service network gateway and management framework. It notes that Braun has added applications to its investments through partnership with electronic learning, distribution automation and telemedicine platform providers.

The article offers information on the WiMAX device in the U.S. According to the article, laptop vendors have jumped all over the Clearwire launch with eight separate Personal Computers (PC) makers planning WiMAX-embedded notebooks by the summer of 2009. John Jackson, research vice president for CCS Insight, infers that it is easier to engage the cost of a WiMAX chipset in a $1000 laptop than a $300 handheld. Jackson added that WiMAX is concentrating on portable than mobile.

The article explores the two distinct types of market situations which are allegedly developing as the WiMAX technology and wireless broadband are penetrating into the wireless communication industry of the U.S. These two markets are emerging markets and mature markets. The author explains that emerging markets require mostly fixed wireless types of access, while mature markets require high point-of-presence traffic, full mobility and deep in-building penetration.

The author reflects on the demise of the Pivot, Sprint Nextel Corp.'s joint venture with leading cable companies in the U.S., including its impact on the industry. She revealed that a lot of speculations have risen regarding its downfall, such as the unspoken commitment of Clearwire and Sprint to roll out WiMAx and the rise of cablecos. It also mentioned that Pivot stakeholders have another joint venture named SpectrumCo.

The article focuses on the potential of wireless fidelity (WiFi) and Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMax) to provide broadband Internet access in Chicago, Houston, and other cities in the U.S. WiFi provides service in cities and towns where there is the possibility of an anchor tenant arrangement, such as health care facility or university. According to the author, both WiFi and WiMax offer great advantage in technology.

The article focuses on the U.S. study entitled "The WiMAX Explosion!," by Alfred Boschulte and Victor Schnee, analysts of Boschulte Schnee Group LLC. The study concludes that WiMAX can provide mass markets with a third form of access that could possibly disrupt telecom and cable bundling plans if marketed properly. The analysts stated that the best market strategy is to utilize WiMAX as a true convergence service, fusing voice and data with both fixed and mobile options.

The article reports on the worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) technology wireless network in the U.S. It mentioned that WiMAX has triggered the interest of fixed access operators from competitive local exchange carrier (CLEC) to the telephone companies and Internet service providers (ISP). Even though WiMAX brings the same mobility advantage of the cellular network in it's increased speed, due to the enhancement and some of the mobile operators are using WiMAX instead of 3G.

An interview with Ron Resnick, president of the WiMAX Forum, regarding the efforts of the organization in the first commercial Mobile WiMAX deployment in the U.S. According to him, WiMAX Forum is actively doing its part in ensuring that wholesale billing, clearing and financial settlement are managed appropriately. He explains the current certification schedule for Mobile WiMax gear. Resnick also discusses their approaches in collaborating with Taiwan for the WiMAX technology.

The author reflects on the promises offered by the long-range wireless networking standard, WiMAX, in the telecommunications industry in the U.S. He believes that the WiMAX hype is promising some unreasonable things and infers that the technology is setting its potential customers up for disappointment. The author highlights the approach taken by AT&T Wireless Services Inc. to WiMAX.

The article reports on the implementation of product interoperability certification programs by WiMAX Forum for the WiMAX standard in the United States. The group aims to find the right carrier business model and practical approaches for managing interoperability between different service providers. The WiBro and Mobile WiMax Community were also created to focus on business models, practice and experience of different carriers from different markets.

The article announces the ratification of the 802.16e standard in the United States December 2005. Criticisms arise regarding the ratification stressing that the delays in the standards process could further delay the commercial deployment of the Mobile WiMAX technology. Predictions were also made regarding a series of vendor equipment plugfests regarding the standard ratification.

The article relates the author's thoughts about the WiMAX technology in the U.S. According to the author, AT&T Corp. is testing WiMAX technology. The evidence to date is that WiMAX is complementary with 3G. Depending on the location and the specific requirements of the application, different technologies work. The critical success factors for WiMAX come down to customer adoption and practical operating readiness.

Reports that SkyPilot Networks, a broadband wireless equipment vendor, has chosen Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc.'s WiMAX system-on-a-chip to power its WiMAX mesh for a planned launch in 2006 in the United States. Launch of the SkyExtender DualBand, a dual-band radio mesh architecture based on SkyPilot's synchronous mesh protocol, in the burgeoning market for municipal wireless mesh networking; Cost of deployment per node; Frequencies of the band to avoid interference with the backhaul.