SAN JOSE, Calif.-The WiMax Forum, which certifies broadband wireless access product interoperability, said its membership has leaped from 28 to 67 members in five months, including marquee names like Siemens, Covad and ZTE Corp.
It also announced new members like Axxelera Broadband Wireless, Beamreach Networks, Intracom, KarlNet, NextNet Wireless, Remec and Vyyo Inc.
“BWA is here, it’s proven, and its potential is clear, and WiMax Forum members are critical in driving growth and delivering innovation for the industry,” said WiMax Forum President Margaret LaBrecque.
“We are delighted to have the active participation of prominent operators, infrastructure providers and BWA innovators that share the belief that interoperability of standards-compliant systems are essential to delivering cost-effective broadband services on a global scale.”
The technology, which is known as 802.16a, competes against broadband connectivity via cable or DSL.
