Intel Teams For WiMAX Advancement

Intel is working with Chinese telecom equipment provider ZTE to jointly deliver global broadband wireless solutions using WiMax technology. The two companies will co-develop and promote standards and specifications for 802.16-based networks. They will also work jointly with regulatory agencies in key global markets for securing adequate radio spectrum for broadband services.

As part of the agreement, ZTE will develop and deploy infrastructure and customer premises equipment (CPE) using "Rosedale," Intel's silicon for WiMax solutions based on IEEE 802.16-2004 and the upcoming IEEE 802.16e standards for mobile networks. Rosedale is Intel's first "system-on-a-chip" solution for cost-effective CPE supporting 802.16-2004. Intel officials say the project will accelerate worldwide delivery of broadband wireless solutions.

ZTE plans to begin initial deployments of networks based on 802.16-2004 later this year with carriers in China, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. ZTE plans to conduct field trials of 802.16e networks beginning in mid-2006.