Nokia, Intel collaborate on WiMAX

Nokia and Intel Corporation announced a cooperation to accelerate the development, adoption and deployment of WiMAX technology, helping to bring new

capabilities and data services to mobile users over high-speed broadband networks.

The companies will collaborate on several areas in support of mobile WiMAX technology (IEEE 802.16e) including mobile clients, network infrastructure,
industry-enabling efforts and market development. 

For mobile devices and notebook platforms, Intel and Nokia will work closely to
identify and deliver the unique power and performance requirements of the

technology, and will work on base station strategies to help deploy a WiMAX network infrastructure that will provide adequate and reliable coverage.

Additionally, the companies will engage in market development efforts to demonstrate to service providers and the industry how WiMAX can enhance data

service capabilities of the network while complementing existing 3G networks. Lastly, Nokia and Intel will work together to ensure successful finalization of

the 802.16e standard in IEEE and related specification work in the WiMAX Forum.

"Nokia's end-to-end multiradio strategy covers many wireless technologies
optimized for uses from local connectivity and fast data transport, to broadcasting technologies and full mobility of voice and data," said Tero
Ojanpera, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Nokia. "WiMAX will
be an important technology complementing 3GPP and 3GPP2 technologies. It will also create new opportunities for the consumer and enterprise markets."

"Broadband technologies of all types represent an enormous opportunity for businesses and individuals around the world," said Sean Maloney, Executive VP 

and GM of Intel's Mobility Group. 

Nokia and Intel are members of the WiMAX Forum, an industry-led non-profit corporation formed to promote and certify compatibility and interoperability of
broadband wireless products. 

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