Mobilize: WiMAX for the Renegades, LTE for the Incumbents
Alright, so we wouldn｡ﾇt exactly call the wireless broadband standard WiMAX ｡ﾈhip.｡ﾉ But it｡ﾇs gaining traction with the alternative/disruptive companies and carriers, while the competing standard LTE (Long Term Evolution) is being taken up by the dominant cell phone companies. That｡ﾇs a general overview of the theme of GigaOM｡ﾇs ｡ﾈBroadband Wireless Debate｡ﾉ panel at Mobilize. Clearwire｡ﾇs Chief Strategy Officer Scott Richardson said that 3G can only go so far to deliver the future needs of consumers craving rich multimedia, music and video on the go. And the next generation of 3G from a carrier perspective, LTE, would take multiple years to implement, Richardson pointed out. On the other hand we｡ﾇre about to deploy our WiMAX network in Portland, he said.mobile tech
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