It will never be marketed as an "alternative" to cell phones. It is, and will be marketed as a means of 4G data connectivity. Sprint has already soft launched service in Chicago and Arlington... A soft launch in Texas is expected Q108. Soft launch = Network equipment in place... Nothing vapor about that. Sprint's intra network (CDMA to iDEN) PTT solution via Qualcomm could be considered vaporware but not WiMAX. WiMAX is a done deal... At least in those markets A good place to check what is pending with WiMAX is here >> http://www.wimaxforum.org/kshowcase/view
NEW YORK — 08/08/2006 Sprint Nextel Corp. (NYSE: S) today announced its plans to develop and deploy the first fourth generation (4G) nationwide broadband mobile network. The 4G wireless broadband network will use the mobile WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) IEEE 802.16e-2005 technology standard.
WiMAX Forum Expects Shipment of Certified Mobile WiMAX Products for General Deployment in Early 2008
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