Italy WiMax auction sets European record

The auction of 35 licenses will raise a European WiMax record of &136.3 million (US$205.8 million) for the Italian government, Communications Minister Paolo Gentiloni announced Thursday. The ninth round of bidding concluded Wednesday, with bids showing a 176 percent increase on the starting offers, the minister said. ...continue reading 'Italy WiMax auction sets European record'

Fujitsu launches global WiMax business

Fujitsu entered the WiMax market on Wednesday with the global launch of its BroadOne brand and three base stations. ...continue reading 'Fujitsu launches global WiMax business'

Sprint said to be back in WiMax talks with Clearwire

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire are back in talks about a possible WiMax joint venture after a previous attempt to work together fell apart last year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources. ...continue reading 'Sprint said to be back in WiMax talks with Clearwire'

Cisco's WiMax focus is in developing world

Cisco Systems sees a big market for WiMax, but not primarily in high-profile deployments in the developed world such as Sprint Nextel's nationwide network, planned for commercial launch in the U.S. next year. ...continue reading 'Cisco's WiMax focus is in developing world'