Intel plans to extend the frequency ranges supported by its WiMax chipset next year beyond the 2.5GHz profile, according to a company executive.
WiMax support currently is an option with Intel's Centrino 2 chip package for laptops, but Intel's WiMax chipset only supports the version of the technology that uses 2.5GHz spectrum. This version of WiMax is being rolled out in the U.S., where operator Clearwire plans to launch services in three cities before the end of this year.
"For 2009, we will start supporting other markets outside of the U.S., at 2.5GHz and in other spectrum profiles," said Garth Collier, general manager of WiMax at Intel Asia-Pacific........
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WiMax support currently is an option with Intel's Centrino 2 chip package for laptops, but Intel's WiMax chipset only supports the version of the technology that uses 2.5GHz spectrum. This version of WiMax is being rolled out in the U.S., where operator Clearwire plans to launch services in three cities before the end of this year.
"For 2009, we will start supporting other markets outside of the U.S., at 2.5GHz and in other spectrum profiles," said Garth Collier, general manager of WiMax at Intel Asia-Pacific........
More: http://www.pcworld.com/article/149923/article.html?tk=nl_dnxnws