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WiMax is not MicroWave; it is 700 MHZ in USA

Lets not be confused. To economically deploy fully mobile networks WiMAX needs lower bands than microwave. Hence this article's reference to microwave is in error as WiMax is being implemented in the USA. 3GHz and above bands are not suitable for fully mobile networks as proper coverage would require too many base stations compared to sub 1GHz bands. The over 3Ghz bands are limited to stationary users or users moving at pedestrian speeds at best and are certainly not suitable for watching broadcasted films in the back seat of an automobile.

We in the USA IT industry work towards influencing our government to utilize the 700 MHz band which is being freed up owing to the HiDef tv. The implications for our economy and democracy are huge.

Think of Amber/ terrorist alerts. Think of broadcast video at the site of a medical emergency or from a structure such as the 911 twin towers. That 700 MHz band was set aside to educate the masses so that better choices could be made by consumers and voters. It is fundamental to our security and well being. We can not let it be taken from us by corporations who - to protect vested interests - are likely to delay this Web 2.0 enabler.

Lets not let our government sell the greatest commons of all of history. Let the people administer this spectrum as we always have.

Frank L. Mighetto
US Citizen Patriot

Posted by: mighetto   Posted on: 07/19/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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