 en102Canadian, eh?
join:2001-01-26
Valencia, CA
1 edit | Lets see...most of the planet is covered by GSM/CDMA networks.
I can take my Samsung ZX-20 and use it on almost any network GSM based network on the planet and have service.
I can take a WiMAX device and use it in... parts of Baltimore.
Unless WiMAX devices are built as a dual function (i.e. with some other network to fall over to use), its coverage are is very small. Local fixed internet use... sure. Wireless mobile in busses, subways, hotspots, sure. Wireless handsets for many - not until coverage is built. If I'm going out of town.. I don't want to have to search for a WiFi connection at a starbucks to make a call because WiMAX hasn't built out yet. If they're going to build handsets, they'll have to have some form of fall back. Being Sprint, I'm sure its 1x/EVDO.
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