WiMAX and Net Neutrality: A Compromise July 30, 2007
Posted by Ari Zoldan in Analyses and Speculations.add a comment
In light of all the recent developments in the world of WiMAX, (Sprint and Clearwire’s merging of forces, WiMAX deployment abroad, the bid for 700 MHz and Google etc.) I thought it might be interesting to revisit last year’s Wall Street Journal article on WiMAX and net neutrality in juxtaposition to this TechDirt critique, which rather skeptically questions the impact WiMAX will have on what the WSJ calls “the phone and cable companies’ comfy duopoly.”
When examining these arguments within the context of recent developments it becomes apparent that, rather than wilt, the realities of a nationwide WiMAX network have become even more of a pressing reality over the past year. If anything this is evidence of increasing competition and innovation, rather than the strengthening of broadband’s so-called unbreakable monopoly.
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Ari Zoldan
Launch 3 Communications
