WiMax is one reason I want to be in Baltimore right about now!
Not because I enjoy the weather in the northeast. Not because I am Baltimore Ravens fan either. If you haven't heard, those who live in Baltimore will be the first to have access to the evolution of wireless connectivity built by a major wireless company, Sprint (now called Xohm). What this will do is turn the entire city into a "hot spot" for those people like me who like-to-be, want-to-be, have-to-be connected to the Internet at all times. The network has been open to beta testers for quite sometime; but is now available for everyone in the area.So, tell me Michael, how can this be?
Well, it's using a new technology standard called WiMax and without getting too technical, it basically allows the wireless transmission of data in a variety of ways, ranging from point-to-point links to full mobile cellular-type access. The result is wireless connectivity anywhere and everywhere in a city that's WiMax enabled.
If you want to get plugged in to all things Wimax, you can check out their new WiMax site or their blog that was just launched. Here are some topics that they will be covering:
- Devices: when they launch, what they do, where to get them, a sort of "day in the life" with the device and XOHM around a city
- Industry news: what's going on, our opinions/ruminations on the industry/issues/trends,
- Promotions
- Coverage
- Roll out schedule
- XOHM services (our value added services like storage, mail, security, etc)
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Sep 29 | jane simmons said:
I don't understand how this is relevant to Intel? Will the centrino processor be compatible? And, when is it coming to california?
Sep 30 | Michael Brito said:
Hi Jane – thank you for the comments.
It is relevant to Intel because our WiMax enabled Centrino 2 notebook will be compatible with ANY Wimax network in the country (assuming you subscribe to the service). So this would alleviate any extra cost for purchasing additional hardware to connect to the network.
Here is some more information: http://www.intel.com/technology/wimax/
Also, I am not completely sure when California will be fully enabled but I do know it will roll out in phases by city and/or county. Here is a page on the Xohm website that includes a tool to check for coverage in your area: http://xohm.com/baltimore/
I hope this helps and thanks for stopping by!
Michael