Background report - OECD on WiMAX technology and impact on compet ition and regulation

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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Subject: Background report - OECD on WiMAX technology and impact on
compet ition and regulation
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:58:04 -0500
From: David Akin <dakin () ctv ca>
To: David Farber <dave () farber net>

Hi Dave --

For IP, if you're so inclined --

I haven't read the report yet -- it's on my pile of stuff to get to this
weekend -- but some of your subscribers might have interest.

Cheers --


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        From: OECD
        Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:48 AM
        Subject: Fyi - Background report - OECD on WiMAX technology and
impact on competition and regulation
        
        

        Thought this might be of interest. A new report on WiMAX and impact
on competition and regulation available at http://www.oecd.org/sti/telecom.

        It gives a status report of the technology and its rollout, then
outlines the regulatory challenges, such as spectrum allocation, and there's
a series of country-comparison tables on national policies: from issues like
which countries have already issued licences to service restrictions, trials
and potential services.

        One issue it looks at is the potential impact of WiMAX on the new
joint GSM/Wi-Fi phones that makers like Nokia, Samsung and Sony Ericsson
have announced or are working on. These phones can make calls over Wi-Fi
when in range of a wireless hotspot as well as over GSM networks. Users will
still make calls over GSM when they are outside the 100 metre range of a
typical Wi-Fi signal.

        That could all change quickly with the rollout of WiMAX. WiMAX may
be able to offer broadband-type speeds over a range of a few kilometres for
a flat monthly rate. The availability of a long-range, fast Internet
connection on a mobile phone could drastically change the way people make
mobile calls. Skype and other VoIP providers may see an increase of traffic
that has shifted away from GSM voice.

        This vision of the future will hinge on a range of factors
including:  spectrum availability , regulatory limits on mobility in WiMAX
spectrum and the willingness of mobile operators to roll out WiMAX networks
if they feel their GSM networks will be cannibalized.

        Best
        Spencer Wilson


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