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Motorola Inc. and Intel Corp. said recently they would team to encourage industry momentum for WiMAX and advance the use of mobile WiMAX technology based on the proposed IEEE 802.16e standard for both fixed and wireless broadband applications.



The companies said they plan to collaborate on specification efforts within the WiMAX Forum to make sure network and device interoperability issues are addressed.



In addition to working jointly to advance WiMAX standards, the companies said they would work together on interoperability testing of Motorola mobile devices, network equipment, and customer premises equipment with Intel products.



¡§WiMAX is beginning to deliver on its promise to provide broadband wireless access to businesses and consumers, and the promise of full mobility is around the corner with the anticipated ratification of the 802.16e standard,¡¨ said Scott Richardson, general manager of Intel¡¦s broadband wireless division, in a statement.



¡§By working with Motorola on mobile WiMAX standards and technology, we can jointly develop and test equipment to meet the requirements necessary for truly mobile broadband,¡¨ he added.



Dan Coombes, CTO for Motorola Networks, said the company believes 802.16e is going to be the way to go for both fixed and nomadic applications. ¡§With its robust specifications and ability to support high-value services like voice over IP and mobility, 802.16e is an ideal choice for many applications. Teaming with Intel to work on 802.16e standards and interoperability matters will complement our strategy of using 802.16e with our MOTOwi4 WiMAX solutions,¡¨ Coombes said.



Motorola said its MOTOwi4 products include fixed and mobile broadband solutions meant to meet the different needs of wireless, wireline, and cable operators for lower cost delivery of data rich multimedia applications and services. The products extend beyond access point solutions to encompass mobile devices, customer premises equipment, PC cards, in-vehicle public safety devices and services.



Motorola and Intel are members of the WiMAX Forum.



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