WiMAX
Usability in
Baltimore
by Toby Cornish
WiMAX Technology
Faster Internet is in the air.
Now you can get blazing fast high-speed Internet performance all over town. WiMAX-enabled Intel® processor-based devices deliver Internet speeds three times faster than 3G, making your mobile computing experience as “plugged-in” as it would be if you actually were plugged in.
Look for laptops and Internet devices with optional WiMAX built-in to give you a head start.Δ
How do I connect to WiMAX service?
Looking for WiMAX in your area?
Intel is committed to the future growth of WiMAX, and we're supporting the expansion of broadband wireless Internet access around the world. Learn about the
worldwide providers who are helping roll out a global WiMAX network, including plans for cities near you.
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WiMAX service in the U.S. is availible from CLEAR*.
CLEAR, a leader in next-generation mobile Internet technology, is continually expanding its coverage and converting more cities to WiMAX. CLEAR is available in Abilene, TX; Amarillo, TX; Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; Bellingham, WA; Boise, ID; Corpus Christi, TX; Killeen, TX; Las Vegas, NV; Lubbock, TX; Midland/Odessa, TX; Portland, OR; Waco, TX; and Wichita Falls, TX with more cities coming soon.
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Intel puts WiMAX inside
Wi-Fi and WiMAX—enjoy the best of both worlds with an Intel®-powered device.
Get ready for the future today with a laptop or Internet device that offers both outstanding Wi-Fi connectivity and optional built-in WiMAX so you'll be prepared when city-wide broadband rolls out in your area.
When you go shopping, you’ll find systems pre-configured to be WiMAX-ready or you can configure a new system with WiMAX yourself on the computer maker’s website. Just be sure to select the Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 or Intel® WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 series to ensure that WiMAX capability is embedded in your product.
Please note: You will also need to check WiMAX availability in your location and, in the United States, sign up with WiMAX service provider CLEAR. For other countries, please refer to our global carriers page.
About WiMAX
WiMAX is the next evolution in wireless broadband, offering the best available mobile Internet experience with service covering entire metropolitan areas. It frees you from having to stay within a Wi-Fi area to be connected, thus turning your city into one big hotspot that delivers strong, fast Internet performance. As service becomes widely available, you'll wonder how you ever lived without WiMAX.
No wires. No worries. It’s WiMAX.
If you're someone who likes to use your laptop on the go, WiMAX offers a lot to get excited about. Need to jump online to check your bank balance, compare product reviews or send an email while you're out and about? When service is available in your location, you’ll feel confident knowing your WiMAX-enabled laptop or mobile device can stay online and productive all over town, even where no Wi-Fi signals reach.
Interact with friends, stream videos quickly, and download or upload large files in a flash—all without long wait times. With WiMAX, you can stop worrying about where you’ll connect from and start getting excited about what you’ll connect to.
Not in the market for a new laptop? You may be able to use an external modem, dongle or data card to receive WiMAX service. Check with your service provider for more information.
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Senza Fili Consulting | January 2009
"The performance of the Clear Network was consistently good...."
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Business Week | October 22, 2008
"WiMAX is the latest wireless technology to come on the scene, using very smart physics to achieve extra-high speeds.”
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CNET.com | October 8, 2008
"He said that WiMax, which can create a hot spot over an entire city rather than a much smaller area like a coffee shop or a home, provides huge amounts of bandwidth over a big enough footprint to finally make Web 2.0 applications accessible to mobile devices."
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Jerry W., Baltimore User
"WiMAX is like carrying my cable modem with me wherever I go...."
Lee C., Baltimore User
"In terms of connectivity, I get good connections all around town. I’ve used my WiMAX connection in coffee shops, client sites, my office, and at trapeze school."
Marques W., Baltimore User
"WiMAX enables me to use downtime while in transit or waiting for people to show up for meetings. In a typical week, that saves anywhere from 3 to 6 hours of work time."
Baltimore User
"It has been really nice to have high speed access when not at home or work. More importantly, it has been really nice when my work Internet access was down for a few hours."
Nathan M., Baltimore User
"WiMAX speeds are always faster than cellular broadband, even in my city of Baltimore, which has pretty good cellular broadband speeds because it’s not as crowded as other cities."
Baltimore User
"That was the best part; I was really impressed with how fast it was and basically very little latency while the bus was going 50 miles per hour. I mean that is like one hour per day."
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Δ WiMAX connectivity requires a WiMAX-enabled device and subscription to a WiMAX broadband service. WiMAX connectivity may require you to purchase additional software or hardware at extra cost. Availability of WiMAX is limited; check with your service provider for details on availability and network limitations. Broadband performance and results may vary due to environmental factors and other variables. See www.intel.com/go/getwimax/ for more information.