WiMAX Technology Get ready for the mobile revolution with WiMAX

WiMAX is the next-generation of wireless technology designed to enable pervasive, high-speed mobile Internet access to the widest array of devices including notebook PCs, handsets, smartphones, and consumer electronics such as gaming devices, cameras, camcorders, music players, and more. As the fourth generation (4G) of wireless technology, WiMAX delivers low-cost, open networks and is the first all IP mobile Internet solution enabling efficient and scalable networks for data, video, and voice. As a major driver in the support and development of WiMAX, Intel has designed embedded WiMAX solutions for a variety of mobile devices supporting the future of high-speed broadband on-the-go.

Driving standards and global networks for WiMAX

Laying the foundation for broad, cost-effective deployments, Intel is working to easily integrate Intel® WiMAX technology into complex designs and global networks, providing a standards-based foundation for ongoing product innovation.

WiMAX: Connect in more places, more often

Built for the future, Intel® WiMAX technology will allow you to connect in more places, more often, without being restricted to hotspots. When built into notebooks and mobile devices, you'll be able to extend your connected experience beyond Wi-Fi.

Connecting notebooks of the future with WiMAX

Intel is providing advancements in wireless mobile technology for the future of notebooks and a wide range of consumer devices. Intel® Centrino® wireless products provide great coverage and reliable connectivity while consuming minimal power.

Fast, smart, and totally connected

Enjoy the convenience of Internet broadband all around town at speeds up to four times faster than 3G.◊ With 4G WiMAX, you get fast, easy access to blazing high-speed mobile performance so you can interact with friends, stream videos quickly, and download or upload large files in a flash.

Take ultra-fast connectivity with you

Take advantage of the smart performance of an Intel® Core™ processor inside a laptop equipped with ultra-fast 4G WiMAX wireless technology, and you’ll have access where you want it◊ for great online HD entertainment, keeping in touch with friends, and staying productive on the go. So, stop worrying about where you’ll connect from and start getting excited about what you’ll connect to!

WiMAX – Connecting the World

Committed to the future worldwide growth of WiMAX, Intel has formed partnerships with leading service providers to make 4G broadband wireless Internet access a global reality. In line with these efforts, Intel is a founding member of the WiMAX Forum, an industry-led, not-for-profit organization whose goal is to accelerate the introduction of WiMAX into the marketplace. Our global partners have partnered with Intel to accelerate WiMAX globally and represent a subset of the over 500 worldwide WiMAX providers.

Mobile broadband on the go

WiMAX extends broadband connectivity beyond WiFi hotspots, enabling faster download speeds, and metro-wide connectivity. To take advantage of existing WiFi hotspots and to offer service beyond them, Intel provides WiFi and WiMAX connectivity in a highly compact module on Intel® processor laptops. Take your high-speed Internet with you around town with WiMAX-enabled Intel processor based laptops.