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After evaluating other technologies, Sprint Nextel has chosen WiMax as its vehicle technology for the new high-speed wireless network that it plans to roll out in late 2007. According to Sprint chief executive Gary Forsee, Intel will provide the equipment for the network while Samsung and Motorola will develop phones and mobile devices that will run on WiMax. The company plans to devote $1 billion for the project in 2007 and up to $2 billion for the following year. The new network is expected to produce download speeds of between 2 mbps and 4 mbps, a range similar to an average broadband service.
Via [usatoday.com]

Ofcom is exploring the possibility of auctioning off radio spectrum that could be utilized for 4G mobile services. At the moment, no one can define 4G and the adoption of 3G in the U.K. remains minimal. Since the £22.5 billion auction in 2000, 3G has only attracted 4.5 million users or equivalent to £5,000 per user. Such situation is a result of the technology’s failure to meet industry expectations. HSDPA does allow for faster downloads, but acquiring the techology is too costly, thus driving away average users.
Via [comment.zdnet.co.uk]