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Written by Kory Mohr   
Friday, 03 June 2005
Amended from NewsFactor Network:

The Future of WiMAX There are a number of hurdles that must be overcome for mobile WiMAX to take off, including global spectrum availability and harmony, the development and adoption of mobile broadband applications, and a definition of the major differentiators of WiMAX products as compared to existing broadband and mobile technologies.

With all the attention surrounding WiMAX, industry observers struggle to separate hype from reality. Explaining the market is a feat for anyone considering complexities such as fixed versus mobile WiMAX, product availability and timing, spectrum challenges and the largely global nature of WiMAX.

Cable companies could represent a good partner for Sprint, using a hot zone or market strategy to complement existing bundled offerings in markets where telco pressure was imminent. If not the cable companies, this could present an interesting play as a partnership opportunity for the satellite companies, who are struggling to meet their competition with a triple play service offering.

In regions such as Europe, telcos seem like a more likely investor in WiMAX. Providers such as British Telecom and

France Telecom already participate in the WiMAX Forum. And Asia will be largely stemmed by the South Korean Wi-Bro initiative, which is now following the WiMAX technology trajectory. Although there are misperceptions and legitimate impediments surrounding it, WiMAX will play a critical role in making broadband a more globally ubiquitous service. Wireless/wireline convergence will become a reality, and multiple broadband and mobile technologies, including WiMAX, will be needed for service providers to address different segments of the market.
 
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