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UK provider ready for big WiMAX deployment
On-Communications, a British wireless broadband service provider targeting the enterprise, said it has committed to a widespread rollout of fixed WiMAX in the U.K.'s major cities and towns. The Read more...
Survey: WiMAX appealing to consumers
A new survey of U.S. wireless users from In-Stat says WiMAX offers the right mix of features and pricing to appeal to consumers. Business users, however, will present a bigger challenge for WiMAX Read more...
FCC mulling another spectrum auction
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin has scheduled a vote on rules for another spectrum auction. And you thought there wasn't any more spectrum to be auctioned. This auction would include 25 megahertz in the Read more...
Cablevision's answer to WiMAX: WiFi
Countering the Sprint-Clearwire announcement deal that involves cable operators Time Warner, Comcast and Brighthouse Networks, Cablevision announced plans to spend more than $300 million to roll out Read more...
Congresswoman proposes free wireless broadband
Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) is introducing new legislation, known as the Wireless International Nationwide for Families Act, that would direct the FCC to auction unused spectrum, the 2155 MHz to Read more...
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M2Z makes wholesale deal with rural companies
It looks like M2Z Networks is bolstering its case for the free license in the 2155 MHz to 2175 MHz band it wants from the FCC. The company said it inked a wholesale wireless broadband agreement with Read more...
M2Z Networks plans to drag the FCC to court
M2Z Networks, which asked the Federal Communications Commission last May for 25 megahertz of Read more...
Urban WiMAX to raise GPB 35 million for U.K. roll-out
Wireless broadband network operator Urban WiMAX said it would raise £35 million to finance a U.K.-wide roll-out for its WiMAX service. The company has appointed investment bank Rothschild to Read more...
BellSouth expands WiMAX coverage
BellSouth Wireless Broadband Service is expanding its services to several more cities in the Southeast--Melbourne, FL, Chattanooga, TN, Greenville, MS, Charleston, SC and Albany, GA. The company Read more...