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Originally Posted by allnameswereout View Post
The world is larger than XOHM, Sprint, Clearwire, USA, or North America. There are tons of WiMAX networks out there, and they do not all compete with HS*PA(+) or LTE.

Calling WiMAX dead because LTE is going to be rolled out is irrational.

If the device WiMAX chipset supports limited frequencies it might be difficult to sell the N810WME elsewhere in the world. That, and not all of those WiMAX networks are residing in regions where people would like to spend money on a N810WME. Also, OMAP2 is by now old hardware. New OMAP3 and new Maemo and new UI paradigms are rolled the future.
That was probably one of the best posts I've read and my own sentiments exactly!

I see no reason why LTE and WiMAX can't co-exist. Sprint/Clearwire could become THE defining WiMAX carrier while others invest in LTE, but I don't believe that means that WiMAX is dead. Should Sprint get better coverage in 2009/2010 and more WiMAX devices become available, I don't see any reason why WiMAX wouldn't do well. And as you said, WiMAX isn't unique to the US by any means.

I'm hoping this isn't the end of WiMAX for Nokia. I'd like to see a Nokia N910WE with OMAP3 and WiMAX in the years ahead.
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