• DocumentCode
    787033
  • Title

    Mobile WiMAX to become real in Japan [MicroBusiness]

  • Author

    Nohara, Mitsuo

  • Author_Institution
    Tech. Dev. Center, KDDI R&D Labs. Inc., Fujimino
  • Volume
    9
  • Issue
    4
  • fYear
    2008
  • Firstpage
    36
  • Lastpage
    42
  • Abstract
    This article presents the technical and business conditions of mobile WiMAX in Japan. The frequency allocation by the Japanese government is described and the operator selection process is explored. The service deployment plan of mobile WiMAX by UQ Communications, a mobile WiMAX operator in Japan selected by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), is discussed.
  • Keywords
    WiMax; broadband networks; mobile radio; telecommunication services; Japan; Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications; UQ Communications; broadband wireless access; mobile WiMAX; operator selection process; service deployment plan; Bandwidth; Cities and towns; Government; Licenses; Microwave integrated circuits; Mobile communication; Proposals; Radio spectrum management; Satellite communication; WiMAX;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Microwave Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1527-3342
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MMM.2008.924787
  • Filename
    4561559