Intel to Introduce WiFi/WiMAX Multi-Mode

Dailytech has reported that Intel in a major step forward is set to bring WiMAX to the mainstream market, by unveiling a new single–chip multi-band WiMAX /WiFi/HSDPA radio.

This new chipset to be called Intel WiMAX 2300 will combine virtually all known high-speed wireless access with its support for WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e-2005), WiFi ( 802.11a/b/g/n) and HSDPA (GSM based 3.5 G)

"Intel continues to drive innovation in mobile broadband access by eliminating the seams that prevent ubiquitous wireless connectivity," said Intel's Sean Maloney. "The Intel WiMAX Connection 2300 will help speed the deployment of mobile WiMAX, and accelerate the availability of a new wave of 'personal broadband' laptops and mobile devices that deliver the real Internet."

Intel hopes to bring this chipset out by 2007 end with full commercial deployment in 2008.