Sprint Nextel said it expects to have WiMax available in "30ish" U.S. markets covering a population of 100 million people by next year.
Intel, Partners Heat Up The Race For WiMax -- WiMax -- InformationWeek
And today Nokia go in with N-series devices for next year to WiMax
Intel, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Cooperate On WiMax -- WiMax -- InformationWeek
looks like wireless network coming fast >
Intel has been a staunch supporter of the WiMax technology for metro and rural areas. During his Tuesday keynote at IDF, Intel chief executive Paul Otellini estimated 1.3 billion people would be covered by WiMax worldwide by 2012. Laptop makers that have agreed to ship notebooks with Montevina include Lenovo, Acer, Asus, Panasonic and Toshiba.
Intel's vision is not isolated to North America. Otellini also announced a joint venture with KDDI, East Japan Railway, Kyocera, Daiwa Securities Group, and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ to build a WiMax network in Japan.