I would have to disagree with you and Ray, based on the fact that wireless voice, broadband, and cable are just being introduced into mass markets like Korea. They have rolled out 1xEV DV and 1xEV DO carriers to handle data/voice and data only. In fact, the DO carrier is being used to support new wireless tv/cable services on KT Freetel's network.
Markets like the US and Japan are about 12 months behind Korea for these new services. Economically, they can provide nationwide coverage with upgrades to their existing networks. The evolution to 3G supports commercially defined pathways to voice, broadband, and cable. These companies will integrate Bluetooth, USB, WiFi, & WLAN to accomodate wireless networking. These technologies will complement existing 3G products.
Upon review of Soma Networks, it does appear that the have a long road ahead. However, companies like Airvana are looking at the same spectrum - 2500 MHZ to 2690 MHZ (MMDS) -to develop CDMA2000 1XEV DO products. In fact, the FCC has approved the spectrum for fixed wireless cable to include mobility. Specifically, the FCC has allocated this spectrum to handle 3G services in the US. Similarly, Europe is going to reserve the same spectrum for additional 3G spectrum beyond 2005.
Wireless has defined it's last mile solution - 3G CDMA. |
