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Disruptive WiMAX

October 30, 2008 – 6:15 pm

Looking back at the progression of wireless, it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come since the cell phone of 20 years ago. It was 28 ounces (compared to the 5.5 ounce Blackberry Storm), cost a whopping $2,500 and had just one hour of battery life. These days we have iPhones and [...]

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What WiMAX Means for You

October 17, 2008 – 5:50 pm

Sometimes, when the media talks about WiMAX, they focus on spectrum and GHz, making it easy to overlook the big picture. I’d like to bring WiMAX back into focus for a second, and try to give my readers a clear picture of what the recent launch of WiMAX means for you.

At this moment in time, [...]

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WiMAX in Chicago!

October 2, 2008 – 1:13 pm

Hi Everyone!

Some of my blog readers have asked that I start posting more news about Towerstream on the blog, so I will be doing more of that in the future. I think it’s the right time, as the WiMAX space is facing such a strong period of growth.

Yesterday we announced that Towerstream is now delivering [...]

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Monthly Archives: October 2008 Disruptive WiMAX October 30, 2008 – 6:15 pm Looking back at the progression of wireless, it’s hard to believe how far we’ve come since the cell phone of 20 years ago. It was 28 ounces (compared to the 5.5 ounce Blackberry Storm), cost a whopping $2,500 and had just one hour of battery life. These days we have iPhones and [...] By Jeff \| Posted in Towerstream, WiMAX, Wireless broadband \| Tagged Disruptive Technology \| Comments (1) What WiMAX Means for You October 17, 2008 – 5:50 pm Sometimes, when the media talks about WiMAX, they focus on spectrum and GHz, making it easy to overlook the big picture. I’d like to bring WiMAX back into focus for a second, and try to give my readers a clear picture of what the recent launch of WiMAX means for you. At this moment in time, [...] By Jeff \| Posted in Uncategorized \| Comments (1) WiMAX in Chicago! October 2, 2008 – 1:13 pm Hi Everyone! Some of my blog readers have asked that I start posting more news about Towerstream on the blog, so I will be doing more of that in the future. I think it’s the right time, as the WiMAX space is facing such a strong period of growth. Yesterday we announced that Towerstream is now delivering [...] By Jeff \| Posted in Uncategorized \| Comments (1)

Monthly Archives: October 2008

Disruptive WiMAX

What WiMAX Means for You

WiMAX in Chicago!