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To: padco who wrote (6673)	4/15/2001 1:40:38 AM
From: axial	Respond to of 16863

Hi, Padco - "Does OFDM have approval for use in the unlicensed 5 Ghz band in the States?" Yes. Around the world, pretty well. The HiperLAN2 and IEEE 802.11a standards are based on coded OFDM. As I'm sure you're aware, in Europe, there is no impediment to the use of coded OFDM @ 2.4 GHz - thus Wi-LAN's 2.4 GHz products will still sell to Telia and SkyberNet. Similarly, there is no barrier (that I'm aware of) for use of W-OFDM (I use the term coded OFDM and W-OFDM interchangeably) at MMDS frequencies, 2.5 GHz, and 3.6 GHz as in Tele2. Imagine, if you will, what would be happening now in the US if the FCC had allowed W-OFDM @ 2.4 GHz. Very likely, 4GNT would be spreading across the US as we write. It would have taken huge market share from the established carriers in MMDS. It would have been, from the viewpoint of price, and usability, the ne plus ultra in fixed and mobile communications, in the world. It would have been a remarkable showcase for Wi-LAN. Philips would have been able to market its wireless home entertainment systems. Low CPE prices, free spectrum. It was unbeatable. What a coincidence, was the FCC decision. Regards, Jim