SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 17, 2004 - Intel Corporation and Proxim Corporation today announced a collaboration to develop and deliver WiMAX solutions for fixed and portable broadband wireless access. The agreement includes the development of base station and subscriber unit access points that deliver fast wireless access for data, voice and video services.

WiMAX, known also as 802.16, is an emerging technology that allows long-range high-speed wireless Internet access, serving both dense metropolitan areas and rural or suburban communities.

“We as an industry are headed toward the ‘broadband wireless era,’ and WiMAX will play a key role in delivering on our vision,” said Scott Richardson, general manager of Intel’s Broadband Wireless Division. “The next wave is about portability, with people wanting access anywhere. Together, Intel and Proxim will enable people around the globe to use emerging services and content in their homes, businesses, and on the road.”

Initially, the companies will work together on fixed base stations (supporting the 802.16a, revision d specification), as well as customer premise equipment (CPE) for fixed wireless networks. In addition to WiMAX CPE, Proxim intends to develop a WiMAX base station marketed as the Proxim Tsunami MP.16. The new base station can be deployed as a cost-effective alternative for enterprise and service providers looking to provide high-speed broad reach access to their customers.

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