Got this from a reliable source and the scoop was Innove is partnering with Intel Philippines to roll out a commercial WiMax service this April 2008.
Remember the recent development about WiMax being categorized as a 3G? That means that current telcos having license for 3G can also do WiMax (once the NTC follows the ITU recommendation which they usually do.)
On the other hand, while PLDT Smart is banking the future of the country’s broadband with UMT/HSDPA, Globe’s move to the WiMax will be a welcome development. Intel has been testing WiMax in the Cavite area (Gen. Trias) for a couple of years now so I guess they felt it’s high time to go commercial with this.
Also note that the NBN deal is not yet done and over with. While the agreement with China’s ZTE has been severed, that does not mean that the Philippine Government will not pursue this domestically. If and when they revive the issue, local telcos like Smart and Globe will be at the door with their proposals. Since the ZTE proposal was based on WiMax technology, Globe’s entrance into this field might give them the edge to snatch the NBN deal.
In any case, the introduction of WiMax service will be a great addition to the existing broadband services in the country.
globe wimax 512kbps 795php a month.its been 3 days now since ngpa connect ako nyan so far not really satisfied. kng pwd lng bawiin un application gnawa ko na,kaso sabi nung lalake skin wla 1month free trial d2 sa zambo city.i’m a former smartbro user
downloading
smartbro=fastest DL speed 50kbps.
globe wimax 512=fastest DL speed 60kbps.
online video
mas mabilis konti globe wimax 512kbps
connection/stability
mas stable smartbro
price
mas mura globe wimax
Globe wimax ping yahoo.com
request timed out
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sa browsing khit d request timed-out lumalabas un no data sa mozilla firefox at un YM hindi naka2 connect.
un lang! sana maayos un intermitent connection ng globe wimax 512kbps(e2 ata twag dun sa paputol-putol na connection,tama ba spelling?)