WiMAX Technology

Faster Internet is in the air.


Now you can get blazing fast high-speed Internet performance all over town. WiMAX-enabledΔ 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 notebooks and Internet devices with optional WiMAX built-in to give you a head start.Δ

How do I connect to WiMAX service?

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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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Tatung InfoComm

Tatung InfoComm is the first WiMAX operator in Taiwan, currently providing the service in Penghu and Kaohsiung. As a nationwide, versatile and leading mobile broadband operator, Tatung also offers Mobile Internet Access, Voice, Multimedia Video, M-Broadcasting, and Integrated Enterprise Service, as well as various value-add mobile applications. As a leader and innovator in the industry, Tatung InfoComm is committed to bringing Taiwan a whole new convenient mobile life.

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Packet 1 Networks

WiMAX is available in Malaysia from Packet 1 Networks, the preferred solution provider for mobile broadband networks. Packet 1 Networks offers one-stop cost effective data, voice, video and other value added services for all your communication needs. Their ultimate goal is to be consistently recognised for quality next-generation products and services.

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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.

Wi-Fi and WiMAX—enjoy the best of both worlds with an Intel-powered device.

Get ready for the future today with a notebook 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. With both Wi-Fi and WiMAX capabilities, an Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology-based notebook can be the ultimate in mobile computing for today's nomadic lifestyle. Or opt for a netbook or mobile Internet device powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor with WiMAX for high-speed Internet and powerful processing in a compact, portable form.

No wires. No worries. It’s WiMAX.

If you're someone who likes to use your notebook 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 notebook 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.

The InsideScoop Blog

Learn more about WiMAX and how people are taking advantage of it in the Inside Scoop blog.