Thread: The Nokia N810 - WiMAX Edition
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2009-01-12 , 23:44
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Originally Posted by johnkzin View Post
I see a lot more "will deploy", "is deploying", and "has licenses for" (or "will sell licenses for") than "has deloyed" or "serves" on that list. And, of the ones that have deployed, they seem to mostly be small deployments (small countries, or just cities within small/medium regions).
Yes, the same is true for HSPA+ and LTE. Right now, some networks have rolled out and
1) several statements about future are based on creditable sources
2) statements such as roaming tarrifs are a given too
3) again, some have rolled out. You nor I know much about the success of these

I also said WiMAX is not only an alternative for current 3G. Do I have to repeat that again? I think so...

If you're a 3G user right now it might appear as if you have world-wide coverage. This is not the case. There are insane amounts of costs for roaming. In effect, this means practically there is no 3G for the user unless .... with unless being e.g. the user buys a PAYG subscription with compatible device, or signs up for WiFi hotspots, or buys a WiMAX subscription for a short time.

I'm not sure which of our perspectives that really sides with.
My perspective takes into that I do know hard data about a lot of these WiMAX networks. I admit I am focussed on 1) areas near me 2) networks when on vacation. If I lived in Amsterdam though, I would not have an expensive broadband subscription nor a 3G subscription; I'd have WiMAX. If I were going on vacation to Amsterdam as well.

Will isn't relevant. Has is relevant. Has, at this point, WiMAX deployed thoroughly and widely enough to compete with (at a large regional level) EDGE/HSPA? I'm pretty sure the answer is no. Thus my point.
No, and AFAIK there aren't roaming agreements. However, it depends on the usage pattern.

I'm sure they will. But they don't now, and they certainly didn't when the N810WME was first announced.
N810WME has problem with different frequencies used in WiMAX. This has existed in other 3G as well. Also, if you have a netbook, you can decide which USB packet radio you want to toss in it.

I think you've just contradicted yourself... If it's not "Existing", then it's not an "existing WWAN".
Exactly the point. There are areas where HSPA is non-existant. Same regarding EDGE. Many countries don't even have EDGE at all.

All other points in the list still stand. They all provide substance. Reasons why WiMAX networks are a viable alternative to current options for internet connectivity are clearly outlined in my previous post.

But mate, if you got some sweet sources saying WiMAX has flopped everywhere in the world including in India, be my guest. Share them. Thus far, you've been able to argue N810WME + Sprint/Clearwire is a failure. Nothing more.

I also said WiMAX is not only an alternative for current 3G. Do I have to repeat that again? I think so...
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