Wireless technology giant Intel is deploying a next-generation, broadband wireless technology to provide survivors of Hurricane Katrina and relief workers a link to loved ones and assistance via the Internet. While some tech industry officials have opined that the devastated region is ripe for such a deployment, analysts pointed out that WiMax is not yet standardized, lacks existing gear and devices, and, ultimately, relies on the same wireline infrastructure to get users on the Web.
WiMax needs to be standardized for the widest possible mile range. (10-25 miles or so) That would replace land lines, cell phones,and Wifi. Is it any wonder that the Bells and cells don't like it?
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Next-Gen Wireless Accelerated for Disaster
Posted by: Jay Lyman September 9, 2005 11:00 AMWireless technology giant Intel is deploying a next-generation, broadband wireless technology to provide survivors of Hurricane Katrina and relief workers a link to loved ones and assistance via the Internet. While some tech industry officials have opined that the devastated region is ripe for such a deployment, analysts pointed out that WiMax is not yet standardized, lacks existing gear and devices, and, ultimately, relies on the same wireline infrastructure to get users on the Web.