Intel To Develop 802.16a Silicon For "Last Mile" Wireless

Intel announced its intention to develop silicon for WiMAX broadband wireless systems, which are based on the IEEE 802.16a standard. WiMAX is positioned as a wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN) technology for connecting Wi-Fi hotspots. It is expected that networks based on the 802.16a standard will have a range up to 30 miles (48km) and the ability to support connections at up to 70 Mbps.


Alvarion will incorporate Intel's 802.16a chips into its forthcoming line of next generation, interoperable Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) systems.
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