Patents are tracked for mobile and fixed WiMAX and related technologies such as WiBRO. Both US and worldwide patents are evaluated by company with a focus on fundamental network architecture, enabling software, and RF chipsets. Detail is extensive and the 1,340 page report is both comprehensive and accessible, organized with an easy-to-use interface; patents to claims are hyperlinked within the document.

This new Report analyzes 628 WiMAX patents and demonstrates strong growth and expansion. Intel and Samsung dominance in patent activity continues.

The substantial increase in patent activity in the last two years is a key to understanding the potent growth possibilities in WiMAX success. Intel and Samsung continue their predominance in WiMAX patent filings.

“I was surprised by the level of activity in the WiMAX IP and patent sphere in the last year,” says Dr Kirsten West, Principal Analyst of WTRS. “IP filings are moving to application-based patents, indicating a maturing of the WiMAX market.”

The WiMAX IP & Patent Report findings include:

1. Patent growth accelerating in WiMAX area to 628 patents, 24% increase over 2007 research.

2. New research focuses on interaction and handoff between WiMAX and WiFi networks.

3. Dominance of Samsung and Intel in new patent filings continues.

4. Strong growth in IEEE 802.16e -related IP development.

5. Evolution of WiBRO patent filings to application, and end-product related work.

Using only publicly available information, meticulously gathered from public patent sources, company information, and other research this report is truly an invaluable resource for any company participating in the WiMAX sector, or planning a potential entry into this market.

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“The biggest opportunity for mobile WiMAX is the chance to develop a wider device ecosystem and worldwide subscriber base before LTE starts to do the same,” says ABI Research principal analyst Philip Solis. “However, LTE remains a potential threat to WiMAX since 3GPP-backed LTE will become the dominant 4G technology and is progressing quickly toward standardization. Additionally, LTE is seeing early trials take place while moving into TDD (as well as FDD) spectrum territory.”

GSM-based networks represent the primary radio access network technology deployed, with over 80% of the installed base of base stations worldwide; so WCDMA networks generally will migrate to LTE (with Verizon Wireless being a notable exception). Eventually, this will translate to wider deployment at a faster rate than WiMAX. ABI Research forecasts that LTE subscriber numbers will surpass mobile WiMAX subscribers after 2015.

Around the same time that LTE rolls out, 802.16m, or WiMAX 2.0, will make its way into products. Just like LTE, 802.16m will be part of the IMT-Advanced set of technologies.

“One main differentiator for 802.16m will be its backwards-compatibility with a developed OFDMA ecosystem derived from 802.16e,” continues Solis, “whereas LTE will be not be backwards-compatible with anything except through the inclusion of 2G and 3G radios. 2G/3G compatibility can and will be achieved with WiMAX in the same way.”

“It will be exciting to see what the technology can offer,” said Peter Mellvé, CEO at the city-run Lunds Municipal Housing Company.

Lund, with 100,000 inhabitants, is the 12th largest municipality in Sweden.

Via: PC World 

Iberbanda issued a tender last October 2007 to all major WiMAX vendors with rigorous demands for quality of service and advanced technology. Once again, the experienced WiMAX carrier chose Alvarion’s BreezeMAX system over others because of its proven track record and delivery capabilities.

“As always, we are committed to bringing broadband services to Spain’s rural areas,” said Mr. Luis Miguel Garcia Sanchez, CEO of Iberbanda. “For several years now we have been enjoying a beneficial customer-vendor partnership with the WiMAX expert. Alvarion offers us more than just superior technology; it has a proven track record of network deployments, and has emerged from among the new telecom equipment leaders. We rely on BreezeMAX’s performance as the ideal product for answering Navarra government’s requirements for an excellent solution. We are confident it has the ability to provide extended coverage now, and lead to next-generation technologies in the future, as well.”

“We are pleased that Iberbanda has once again selected us for this major expansion of their network,” said Tzvika Friedman, President and CEO of Alvarion. “We value Navarra government’s confidence in WiMAX. Our BreezeMAX used by Iberbanda – one of the most innovative carriers and leading service providers dedicated to WiMAX services – enables overcoming digital divide and realizing the vision of WiMAX’s capability to bring broadband everywhere. We look forward to the large potential of mutual business growth as Iberbanda enters the world of mobile with exciting trials of our 802.16e solution.”

Once the software is installed, it begins searching for Wi-Fi hot spots in a user’s area and allows them to map all the hot spots in their vicinity through the Google Maps application. The eventual goal, WeFi says, is to create a global map of wireless hot spots that can be used as a reference for members of the WeFi community who want to find Internet access in new locations. In this Q&A with WeFi CEO Zur Feldman, we discuss how WeFi works, how it enables Wi-Fi connectivity, and how the company plans to make money from creating a virtual global Wi-Fi network.

Via: Techworld 

Such ubiquitous Wi-Fi is still years away.

But several companies are betting enough people have wireless routers at home or use public hotspots to support a hand-held Wi-Fi device that doesn’t double as a cell phone.

Via: The Buffalo News 

UQ Communications is a mobile WiMAX operator in Japan that is jointly owned by KDDI Corporation, Intel Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, Kyocera Corporation, Daiwa Securities Group Inc., and the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

Fujitsu is positioning its mobile WiMAX base station equipment as a premier solution for the rapidly emerging wireless broadband market as the company aggressively expands its business in this market both inside and outside of Japan.

The mobile WiMAX operator UQ Communications intends to begin offering commercial WiMAX service in Japan starting in 2009. As a critical part of its infrastructure, the company has selected the Fujitsu BroadOne WX300, the world’s smallest outdoor WiMAX base station, for its outdoor base stations. The BroadOne WX300, which was developed by Fujitsu to be light, energy-efficient, and the smallest base station in its class(1), will accelerate the spread of wireless broadband access throughout Japan.

Via: Computer World 

The council initiated the trials at five of its eight suburban branches in the City of Sydney area, including local libraries in Glebe, Newtown, Haymarket, Ultimo and the CBD branch at Circular Quay.

Via: ZDNet 

Via: The Wireless Report