WiMAX - Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a telecommunications technology that provides for the wireless transmission of data using a variety of transmission modes, from point-to-point links to full mobile cellular-type access. The technology is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard. WiMAX is described as "a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL"

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Craig Wireless gets a WiMAX license

Craig Wireless Systems Ltd declared on November 28 that it has been given a spectrum license by Industry Canada on for the Canadian Government. The license will enable the Craig Wireless Systems to convert its multi-point distribution service spectrum in the Vancouver area to a WiMAX service.

Following the policies of Industry Canada, Craig Wireless will return a third of its multi-point distribution spectrum in the Vancouver region to Industry Canada. The new spectrum license of 61 MHz has been given on a temporary basis until the completion of a consultation process by Industry Canada. Craig Wireless Systems stated that as a standards-based technology for
wireless broadband equipment, WiMAX is expected to bring economies of scale to wireless broadband access equipment, delivering lower cost and higher performance than that achieved historically by proprietary approaches not based on open standards.

Craig Wireless Systems did not release any further details of its bid for the license

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