On Mon, 07 Feb 2005 10:47:55 -0500, Rôgêr <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>> think 802.16
>> if you don't know what it is, do a google search
>And think that the year 2006 is when it's supposed to come out. There's
>pre-802.16 available, but no way of knowing if it will be compliant.
http://www.80216news.com
There are several 802.16 systems on the air and delivering service.
The problem is that they use the current 2.4 and 5.6GHz bands which
poses an unsolvable interference and coordination problem. You can
buy 802.16 hardware today from NextNet, but only in the crowded 2.4
and 5.6Ghz bands in the US. That's what ClearWire is doing.
http://www.clearwire.com
http://www.nextnetwireless.com
Hmmm.... NextNet web pile seems to be down.
There's also Speakeasy which is running some kind of test in Seattle.
I think they're using Aperto hardware:
http://www.speakeasy.net
http://www.apertonet.com/en/
and TowerStream:
http://www.towerstream.com
also usin Aperto boxes.
The lack of coordinated frequencies doesn't seem to be an issue with
the FCC, which will surely devote all its energy into undoing
everything that Michael Powell perpetrated before a new chairperson is
appointed. I don't see 802.16 frequencies on the agenda, but may have
missed something as I don't dig into the fine print.
Given dedicated frequencies, 802.16 stands to revolutionize the last
mile and deliver of datacomm services. I'm sure the existing telcos
and wire carriers are thrilled with the potential competition.
Without dedicated frequencies, it's just another 2.4/5.6Ghz WISP
service.
For a tolerable mailing for WISP's, see:
http://isp-wireless.com
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