WiMAX Forum Plans for Certification at 700Mhz

The WiMAX Forum has announced plans for Mobile WiMAX certification in the 700 MHz frequency band, in addition to the existing 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz frequency bands. Work on the technical specifications for 700 MHz WiMAX Forum certification is already underway in the association's working groups.

The published specifications will be unveiled as they are completed and they will support both TDD and FDD certification profiles.

"The WiMAX Forum will continue looking at new market opportunities and expanding the capabilities of its technology standards," Ron Resnick, president of the WiMAX Forum..

"The 700 MHz spectrum is set to become a key spectrum band globally and many administrations are now considering spectrum arrangements in the band. Interest in WiMAX deployments is also reinforced now that 802.16e is part of the IMT-2000 family of standards and certified products are becoming available. It is important to remember that the WiMAX Forum's technical specifications are driven by the needs of our member companies and we will continue to explore and push the limits of the technology to best meet the industry's needs."

Posted to the site on 17th February 2008