monica.paolini posted on June 30, 2009 12:55
Emerging markets are not just a major driver for WiMAX these days. Increasingly, they are moving away from duplicating models that dominate in developed countries (and that many WiMAX operators there follow as well) to create truly innovative models, that are based on the specific dynamics of the markets where they operate.
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monica.paolini posted on June 30, 2009 12:51
Along with its subscriber numbers, Yota disclosed some interesting data on their subscribers’ usage profiles. Within three months, the operator has noticed a rapid shift towards mobility.
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monica.paolini posted on June 29, 2009 13:06
Some of the most interesting success stories of WiMAX involve vertical applications. In this presentation we discuss how WiMAX can bring wireless broadband to the public transportation sector. The technology is there–the key challenges now are finding the right business model, the right set of partners, the right applications.
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monica.paolini posted on June 29, 2009 12:59
Wireless broadband on trains, buses and planes has moved beyond the pilot phase to full rollouts. There is no longer the need for proof-of-concept trials, but questions about what is the best business model, how much bandwidth is needed, and what are the best technologies to support train applications are still open.
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