08-26-2010, 03:24 PM
Well, WiMax is a point-to-multipoint technology that does many good thing including alleviating many of the disadvantages of a system where all the subscribers can't hear each other (WiFi). It can be implemented in both licensed and unlicensed spectrum. In the US it's being implemented by Sprint and Clearwire in many markets, as well as being successful overseas. The big boys in the US (AT&T, VZ) seemed to have settled on a slightly different technology called LTE (Long term Evolution) for their 4G US roll-outs this/next year. My experience is that while it seems expensive ($50-60), VZ's 3G works great in most places and can be very competitive with hotels that charge $10 or so per day for WiFi.
Just bought a house roughly in the middle of Leilani Estates and the previous owner had OceanicTWC Triple Play. That seems fairly advanced - the downstream is advertised a 5 mb - easy for mere DOCSIS 2.0.
Was surprised that there is no VZ 2G CDMA handset service there. Did I read something in Punaweb about another tower or monopole going up to correct that?
Finally, has anyone heard of an outfit called Aloha Broadband?
Rick Melzig
Just bought a house roughly in the middle of Leilani Estates and the previous owner had OceanicTWC Triple Play. That seems fairly advanced - the downstream is advertised a 5 mb - easy for mere DOCSIS 2.0.
Was surprised that there is no VZ 2G CDMA handset service there. Did I read something in Punaweb about another tower or monopole going up to correct that?
Finally, has anyone heard of an outfit called Aloha Broadband?
Rick Melzig
Rick Melzig