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Could Mobile Wimax Be the Future of Wireless Internet?

The term Wi-Fi has solidified itself as a household name around the nation, but much like the VCR before there arrived the invention of the DVD, technology is known for having rapid changes and new innovations before the general public can even become accustomed. In the case of wireless internet technology, a new player has entered the game with the name Wimax. You may not have even heard of the technology as it is just catching on to have a more practical mainstream use, yet despite its slower notoriety, Wimax maybe the future of mobile broadband.

Wimax is promoted as being an alternative to cable and DSL for “last mile” broadband access, and for connecting already existing Wi-Fi hotspots to the internet. The purpose for the slogan of “last mile” connectivity is that the creators Wimax Forum hope to essentially provide portable connectivity to areas where wireless internet has been economically inaccessible. Wimax Forum started in 2001 with the goal of combining interoperability of broadband wireless products based upon a harmonized wireless internet technology standard.

Today, Wimax Forum operates as a growing company of over 500 employees with a focus of continuing to assimilate their developed product into the wireless market. Although they are the new kid on the block, Wimax technology will have to fight with other technologies that are also trying to establish themselves in the market. Some of products which are said to compete with Wimax in the future include long range Wi-Fi and mesh networking. Yet despite the competition, one of the potential major factors to Wimax success has to do with their focus on mobility and portability. The goal is to incorporate their services on all sorts of portable units including: handsets, PC Peripherals, and embedded devices in laptops.

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Top Seven Ways to Use Wireless Internet

New idea and new technologies bombard our lives, between television and the Internet we are saturated with information. There are times when it is hard to filter out what is real and what is not. Here is a clear list of how 4G wireless Internet is useful in your everyday life. This way you can see if it is a right fit for you and your lifestyle.

1.Right now the world is operating at a 2G speed but unfortunately this means that the data rates are limited for most of the people connected. This makes it harder for everyone to stream applications such as videos, music or radio. These limitations have prompted a creation of new and faster way to stream online. 4G is already two times faster than 3G which has a maximum of 2 Mbps but 4G has the capabilities for up to 100 Mbps

2.The Internet goes where you go. Now you can roam all over your home or your business and get a great signal no matter what room you are surfing the web from. The wireless Internet needs no wires to connect to the Internet because all you need is a USB port and the Mobile aircard to connect.

3.Because 4G is on the go, you can stream from anywhere. Don’t like what the cab is playing on the radio or need to go a conference call with a business partner no problem. You can have uninterrupted calls and radio from your computer while you travel across the city.

4.If you take your kids in the car while you are doing errands occasionally they can become very bored or drive you a little crazy. Grab your computer while you go to the bank and the grocery store and let your kids run free on the Internet. They can play games to occupy their time or chat with their friends online.

5.At home the television is not always in the kitchen but now you can bring your favorite cooking show to you, the chef. You can stream the recipes you want to follow, so you can stop Read the rest of this entry »

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