Intel® WiMAX Connection 2250 is a low-cost system-on-chip that supports IEEE 802.16-2004 and IEEE 802.16e-2005, enabling WiMAX modems for use with fixed or mobile networks. Intel® WiMAX Connection 2250 is optimized for cost effective WiMAX modems and benefits from the economics of combined IEEE 802.16d and 802.16e volumes in equipment. The cost effectiveness of Intel® WiMAX Connection 2250 is further enhanced by its modem designs featuring Ofer-R, Intel's single RF System on Chip, Wi-Fi/WiMAX multi-band solution.

Intel® WiMAX Connection 2250 also gives service providers a path to a Centrino® Mobile Technologies-ready network by utilizing the profiles that are expected to eventually be integrated into Centrino® Mobile Technology based notebooks.