I was wondering when the fabled WiMax was going to launch. For those of you who don’t know what WiMax is, it is essentially Wi-Fi (or High Speed Internet) everywhere you go. Similar to a cell phone connection, except at a much higher speed. I’m not surprised Comcast is the first to roll this out. They are the evil monopoly that clinches Chicago, and makes outrageous profits I’m sure.
They will be rolling this service out to Chicago hopefully by the end of 2009. I don’t think for the suspected $30 extra dollars on top of our triple play this would even entice me at all. I have a Blackberry that I can tether. Not to mention I leave Chicago more than I am here. This service serves no purpose for me. Let us know if you are excited about WiMax at all?
You know, I do think you're a bit short sighted about this.
ReplyDeleteYes, you have triple play.
What's that, Phone service, TV and internet?
Ok, what will WiMax provide in the near future, Google Voice, Skype, Boxee, Hulu, Last.FM, Songza, AppleTV and a host of other and future apps that will do for you what old school telecom services do, only much better. And it can allow you to connect wherever and whenever you want, at speeds much faster than the berry tether. So cancel triple play, fire up the fast, mobile and portable internet. And taste the happy.
That's a good point. I could cancel all of that and just get Wimax and potentially even take it with me while I travel. Think about how nice it would be to get the speeds Comcast offers via cable modem wirelessly. I think it would be great.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I don't think Comcast really has a monopoly in Chicago. I know plenty of people who subscribe to RCN and have good things to say about it.
Viva la competencia!