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WGN Interviews Jeff Thompson, Towerstream CEO 9-3-2007

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 12:32:00 GMT

Todayâs guest is one of the great thought leaders in the Broadband Wireless/WiMAX industry, Mr. Jeff Thompson, Founder, CEO and President of Towerstream. Jeff took the company public this year all while raising $55 Million for expansion. If you want to hear Jeffâs thoughts on the high-end business model as well as his take on the recent Sprint-Clearwire collaboration and more tune in!

WGN Interviews Todd Graetz TransAria CEO 7-25-2007

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:53:00 GMT

Today we interview Todd Graetz the CEO of Montana-based TransAria (http://www.transaria.com/ ). TransAria is a very forward thinking Broadband Wireless ISP that really takes to heart the notion of being a service provider. If you want to hear how mid-size companies in the heartland of America are succeeding, this interview is for YOU.

Tim Sanders Interviews Rodney Prescott, CTO of New Zealand's Natcom

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:41:00 GMT

The WiMAX domains www.wimaxmobile.com and www.wimaxfast.com are up for Sale! And we talk to their owner New Zealandâs Natcom about them. Our interview with CTO Rodney Prescott covers the New Zealand wireless market and WiMAX opportunities there. We also give details on how to bid for these valuable domains! Look forward to a fast-paced show filled not only with bid info but tons of insightful comments about the opportunities and pitfalls of a WiMAX deployment.

WiMax Global News #026 2007-03-05

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 09:50:00 GMT

Tim is back with a terrific summary show of some of the top 2006 WiMax stories. He discusses the Sprint Nextel WiMax decision, the AT&T/BellSouth merger, the rise of Municipal Broadband, the AWS spectrum auction, industry consolidation and more. For the best in WiMax news and analysis tune in.

Tim Sanders Interviews Ed Sullivan, CEO of Aria Systems

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 18:19:00 GMT

Today's interview is with Ed Sullivan, Founder and CEO of AriaSystems LLC, a well-known WiMAX billing provider. Ed shares some of the insights he has found in a long career in the ISP busines starting from his launch of a major private label dial-up ISP to the genesis of his new billing/Provisioning/CRM company. Great war stories abound in this fascinating piece.

Wimax Global News #025 2006-06-22

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 00:02:00 GMT

Tim and Tom have been away for a while. But Now we are back with our biggest, fastest, punchiest show yet. Literally a couple of dozen news topics of the past week are covered. And we do it fast. Net neutrality is a big hot button, Clearwire (88,000 subscribers) is getting big fast. The FCC AWS auction faces some challenges, The 802.20 Working Group is Suspended (at least for a while) and Much, Much MORE.

Tim Sanders Interviews Monica Paolini

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 03:16:00 GMT

Thank You for your Patience

tim@thefinalmile.net — Tue, 30 May 2006 04:28:00 GMT

Just a quick note to our listeners. We apologize for being a bit slow in getting a new podcast up. Tom is dealing with some serious illness in his family and Tim has been extremely busy. We appreciate your understanding.

We will resume shows in the near future. We should have a spot up next week with Monica recapping her trips to India and Vienna for WiMAX World Europe. She promises a lot of good information. In the coming months look for some really interesting podcasts as we have been talking to a number of vendors and service providers about coming on the show.

Thanks again for your patience.

Tim and Tom

Wimax Global News 024 2006-05-08

Wed, 10 May 2006 03:05:00 GMT

Listener Feedback. Plus Broadband Wireless World feedback. AOL & Clearwire enter Collaboration. WiMAX member SOMA licenses Qualcomm tech. The FCC imparts new rules. AOL gets close to big time VoIP and Tim is fascinated with Location based search with AI incorporated.

Wimax Global News 023 2006-04-17

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 03:47:00 GMT

This is a big week as Qualcomm settles a Flarion suite by the Department of Justice. Plus Sprint crosses the 1 Million VoIP subscriber mark. Samsung wins a US WiBro deployment. Beceem launches a terrific new WiMax chip. A Swedish vendor HULU plans a gear launch and Nortel and Navini gain deployment wins.

Wimax Global News 022 2006-04-04

Wed, 5 Apr 2006 01:34:00 GMT

Massive Canadian WiMax deployments are coming. Alcatel & Lucent merge. Plus Macedonian ambitions for a national broadband wireless network. Intel invests in another service provider. Harris wins BIG with government wireless contracts. The competition (DSL) grew strongly last year and Sprint and EarthLink are doing interesting things.

This week:

Inukshuk launches wireless service in Canada
Alcatel & Lucent are Merging
Macedonia has ambitions for Nationwide broadband wireless
Intel invests $25 Million in the UKs Pipex Wireless
Harris nets $42.5 Million contract for secure wireless LAN
DSL posts strong growth numbers last year
Sprint plans to update its EV-DO network next year
EarthLink Rescues the New Orleans Wi-Fi Network

And as a reminder we love it when you call us at 828-398-0501 or TheFinalMile on Skype. You can also email us at Tim@Thefinalmile.Net. Thanks very much.

WGN Interview - Monica Paolini Senza Fili Consulting

Wed, 22 Mar 2006 23:08:00 GMT

Interested in what happened at the WiMAX Summit conference in Paris? Today Tim Sanders interviews Monica Paolini with Senza Fili Consulting to tell us about that. Monica has some great tidbits including how Flarion is positioning these days. Also, she covers a wide-ranging subject of topics on the future of WiMAX and where the money is to be made in the near term. An interesting and comfortable chat with a superb industry analyst.

Wimax Global News 021 - 2006-03-20

Tue, 21 Mar 2006 03:36:00 GMT

We skipped a week so we have a MASSIVE (yet fast paced) slate of news including service provider launches galore. VoIP, VoIP everywhere. FCC stuff and more.

Tom and I Have Gotten a Tad Busy --- But a New Show is Coming Soon

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:38:00 GMT

Hello everybody. Just a quick note to let all of you know that we do have a show coming this week. Just both Tom and I are a bit underwater with committments. We will try to have a show up soon. I've done most of the basic notes for the script already. Probably the Monica Paolini interview will go up first. Thanks for your patience. Tim

Wimax Global News 020 2006-03-06

Tue, 7 Mar 2006 03:10:00 GMT

A gargantuan WiMax news week. Mac-Daddy AT&T plans to acquire BellSouth with huge implications for the industry. A second Test lab site is picked. A Forum Whitepaper on Mobile WiMax hits the web. Plus PAN Wireless deploys in Kiev. Heavy Reading reports on carrier opinions. Texas based airBand gets $8 Million and Mobilepro closes out its Tempe deployment.

WGN Interviews Charles Harper with Sierra Monolithics

Sat, 4 Mar 2006 20:43:00 GMT

Are you looking for really in-depth meaty details of cost and functionality with WiMAX chipsets. Well you get it today. We are thrilled to have the co-founder of Sierra Monolithics Mr. Charles Harper on today to talk about WiMAX. His company, Sierra Monolithics is one of the crucial chip builders for WiMAX and Mr. HarperÃÂ??s thoughts on his company, the industry and its future are things we've not heard anywhere before. It is simply a must for those interested in WiMAX. You wonÃÂ??t be disappointed.

Wimax Global News 019 2006-02-27

Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:21:00 GMT

We get more listener feedback this week. Plus PicoChip is all over the news. Technology CEOs sharply criticize US and Bush administration spectrum policy. Aeroflex and Cetecom win their WiMAX conformance testing bid. Plus Navini nets a big Spanish win. And what are the Europeans doing with broadband over power lines?

Wimax Global News 018 2006-02-20

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:38:00 GMT

We have a huge week of WiMAX goings on. It starts with the WiMAX Summit in Paris. Plus Chicago goes WiFi in a big way (or thinks it will). Alcatel and Samsung play nice. Plus Samsung debuts a WiMAX phone and PicoChip gets even more funding. Plus listener feedback and another chipset company interview this week.

WGN Interviews Vijay Dube, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for WaveSat

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 03:35:00 GMT

Our interview series this week takes us to the door of WaveSat, one of the preminent chipset companies supporting the WiMAX ecosystem. Mr. Vijay Dube, the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for WaveSat has a LOT of great information to share. WaveSat was one of the first four WiMAX vendors to achieve certification. And we felt you would want to hear from them. Their vision is very practical and seasoned. If you are looking for an informative session that really imparts a good sense of how chip sets fit into the ecosystem, this show is for YOU.

Wimax Global News 017 2006-02-13

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 02:51:00 GMT

There is a lot going on in the WiMax world this week. Will President Bush tax the industry out of existence? Plus IBM invents a new and improved 60 GHz chip. VoIP capabilities are increasing as are opportunities. Phillips claims it knows of a cellular carrier who will launch Voice over Wi-Fi this year. Intel and Skype strike an exciting partnership. Plus we are really curious how the Olympics and its WiBro/WiMax test are going. Does anybody know?

WGN Interviews Martin Cooper Executive Chairman of ArrayComm

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Sun, 12 Feb 2006 19:44:00 GMT

One of the leading wireless telecom technology executives in the world joins us today to talk WiMAX and more. Mr. Martin Cooper is the Executive Chairman and co-Founder of ArrayComm which is the world leader in adaptive antenna technology. It is also a key technology adopted into the 802.16e Mobile WiMAX Standard. Mr. Cooper's career is storied. In fact he is credited with conceiving the very first portable cellular phone in 1973. For a unique perspective from a real industry veteran you cannot miss this show.

Wimax Global News 016

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2006 02:14:00 GMT

An FCC appointment solidifies the commission-so expect changes soon. Fujitsu gets some props and venerable equipment maker Wi-LAN exits the business. In service deployments Unwired Australia launches an expansion phase and an interesting niche wholesale play comes together in Texas. Also, First Avenue networks goes âgovernmentalâ on us.

Wimax Global News 015 2006-01-29

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 02:50:00 GMT

A group wants to unwire all of Silicon Valley plus Wisconsin is going wireless---at least part of it anyway. Are Municipal networks an unstoppable juggernaut? Plus BellSouth motors on with WCS spectrum. And Nokia is a doubting Thomas. Also, Tim reports on some anecdotal feedback from providers with VoIP over wireless.

Wimax Global News 014 2--6-01-22

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Jan 2006 02:40:00 GMT

This past week was an absolutely HUGE WiMax news week. The first WiMAX Certified products were announced. Plus we cover Sprintâs early clues as to what it might do with its 2.5 GHz spectrum. BellSouth climbs on the IPTV bandwagon. More spectrum is coming says the government. And last but not least the Intel vs. Qualcomm battle over standards is beginning to be covered.

Wimax Global News -013 - 2006-01-16

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Jan 2006 19:46:00 GMT

This week includes some very interesting news from Sprint and Clearwire. Plus the FCC gets set to auction in-flight wireless spectrum. The Bells are trying to charge content providers like Vonage and Google for access to their networks causing a major row. Finally the 802.11n Standard seems poised to happen and the profits of major Telcos including France Telecom are increasingly at risk.

Wimax Global News 012 2006-01-09

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Sat, 7 Jan 2006 23:13:00 GMT

* We will Recap Some Top WiMax Stories from 2005 * There Is More Russian Wimax Hitting The Street Soon * France Is Releasing 40+ Wimax Licenses * Samsung Unveils a mobile WiMax handset * Muni Wireless is Taking Off * There is Funding, Funding everywhere (Several companies got monies this week * BellSouth deploys in New Orleans, LA plus Gulfport and Biloxi, Mississippi * Once again, our Phone number is 828-398-0501. And the E-Mail Address Is: Tim@Thefinalmile.Net. Donât Forget To Write.

WGN Interviews Kelley Dunne

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 02:20:00 GMT

This week's interview is with one of the most respected Telecom executives in the United States. Kelley Dunne who is a former Executive Vice President with Verizon Avenue and an early player in One Point Communications which became Verizon Avenue shares his take on how to leverage WiMax to its greatest effect. Kelley's point of view is very entrepreneurial and he offers fascinating thoughts on the value of unique markets.

Wimax Global News 011 - 2005-12-15

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 02:14:00 GMT

This holiday season is packed with news. The IEEE puts its final stamp of approval on Mobile WiMax. Sierra Monolithics begins shipping its RF chipsets in volume. However there may be looming threats to the WiMax Chipset marketplace. Despite this deployments march on with a planned deployment in Prague and 10 new WiMax licenses issued in Croatia to several companies. Plus we have more listener feedback.

WGN Interviews Lee Sparkman of Enforta

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 01:55:00 GMT

Proving that listener feedback is greatly valued at WiMax Global News today we have Lee Sparkman the President of Russian based Enforta at www.enforta.com who was kind enough to write us. After speaking with Mr. Sparkman we asked him to share some absolutely fascinating tidbits about his history in the development of broadband in Russia. Mr. Sparkman also describes the business climate, techical and business challenges and the terrific opportunities that Enforta anticipates from the Russian marketplace. His thoughts on the future of Russian broadband delivery are unique.

Wimax Global News 010 2005-12-05

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 6 Dec 2005 02:37:00 GMT

Gartner predicts Mobile and VoIP to take 30 percent of the U.S. market by 2010. Telcos are searching for ways to protect their wireline products, sell them or bundle them or something. Motorola wins an early 4.9 GHz deployment. WiBro makes more inroads, Maravedis research points to interesting new spectrum plays. And could European service providers be turning their noses up at 3.5 GHz Fixed opportunities?

WGN Interviews Robert Hoskins - Broadband Wireless Exchange

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Thu, 1 Dec 2005 05:17:00 GMT

This week's interview with Robert Hoskins the founder of Broadband Wireless Exchange is lively and fast paced. With his portal being one of the top sites for independent wireless operators in the US and abroad his take on the industry has a unique perspective. Bob offers numerous opinions on the health of broadband wireless, the role WiMax plays in it and where the industry is going. At times he is both complimentary and contrarian regarding the ype around WiMax, Bob offers an insightful and different point of view on what standards may predominate in the US. His thinking may surprise you!

Wimax Global News 009 - 2005-11-28

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 03:49:00 GMT

We are all excited to get some listener feedback from Russia---stay tuned for interesting results from that. Plus WiBro cements its early frontrunner status with 802.16e. We look at the cost of European vs. US broadband; discuss our own real world difficulties in adding broadband IP services and frame this conundrum in context for WiMax service providers. West Africa gets WiMax and we explain non line of sight (NLOS) and real world NLOS ranges to expect---a Packed Show. www.wimaxglobalnews.com

Wimax Global News 008 2005-11-21

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 04:31:00 GMT

Todays show is packed and fast moving. Technical improvements abound for WiMAX with Aperto improving its quality of service (QOS) capability and ArrayComm announcing both multiple input- multiple output (MIMO) and AAS (adaptive antenna systems or beamforming) technologies for antennas are coming to WiMAX. We will explain all of that. Also, Airspan and VeriSign enhance WiMAX security. Plus we highlight changes at the FCC, and announce a new number to reach WGN and leave messages. And Tim offers another installment on WiMAX service provider deployment tips. Our WGN voice mail number is: 828-398-0501. Give us a call with your feedback or requests.

WGN Interviews Tim Downs President of Shorecliff

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 15:29:00 GMT

Tim Downs, President of Shorecliff and the producer of Broadband Wireless World shares a series of wide-ranging thoughts on WiMAX and the future of Broadband Wireless. He speaks to the unbelievable opportunities that are opening up for WiMAX operators as well as the unprecedented challenges. This interview covers so many topics it is hard to express what an unprecedented session this was. It simply has to be heard to be appreciated. If you are curious about the future of content and services such as IPTV and would like to hear the broad perspective of one of the WiMAX and broadband wireless industry's most experienced, knowledgeable and seasoned executives, then this show is for YOU!

Wimax Global News 007 - 2005-11-14

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 02:11:00 GMT

WiBro is all the rage this week as we talk about planned Brazilian deployments and a first Korean test service. Also, Tom explains how RSS feeds can aid your business and impress your customers. Tim will begin a series of shorts segments on the basics of planning broadband wireless deployments from scratch.

Wimax Global News 006 - 2005-11-07

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Wed, 9 Nov 2005 02:45:00 GMT

Technology splash of the past week! Is this really a threat to WiMAX? Tim discusses the Enforta BV national rollout in Russia. Also, we are seeing more chip reference designs and products.

WGN Interviews Daniel Lafraia of Iron.com in Brazil

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 8 Nov 2005 06:01:00 GMT

Tim Sanders interviews Daniel Lafraia. Learn how a targeted and focused dial/wireless ISP located on the island of Santos in Brazil became very profitable. WiMAX operators and vendors everywhere can benefit from hearing the perspective of a ten year old successful wireless ISP.

Wimax Global News 005 2005-10-31

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 1 Nov 2005 03:46:00 GMT

Tim has coverage from The WiMAX World show in Boston. We look at Level IIIâs acquisition of Wiltel Communications. Product announcements from Sequans offer interesting hints plus Plugfest Beijing coverage. And Korea Telecom joins the WiMAX Forum Board. We debut our glossary definitions --- This week: OFDMA. Our e-mail address is: tim@thefinalmile.net. Donât forget to write.

Wimax Global News 004

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Thu, 27 Oct 2005 04:24:00 GMT

Plans for covering the upcoming Wimax World and the Panel that Tim Sanders is on. Tim talks about the rise in Wimax developments and Wins starting to come in at a faster pace.

WGN Interviews Eliot Weinman CEO of Trendsmedia Inc.

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 04:09:00 GMT

This is a special interview with Eliot Weinman President Trendsmedia, Inc. Trendsmedia produces Wimax World slated this year for Boston Oct 26 - Oct 28th During this interview you will learn more about Elliott Weinman's technology saavy and very progressive publishing company Transmedia . Tim does his best to pry a few predications and insightful nuggets of early news from Elliott about Wimax products, research and rollouts slated for the coming conference - and the future of Wimax in general.

Wimax Global News 003

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Wed, 19 Oct 2005 18:33:00 GMT

Our Top Headline: Wavesat Brings A Mini PCI Design to WiMAX BellSouth Begins a Pre-WiMAX deployment in Florida Nokiaâs Labs Announced a Completed Data Call over Mobile WiMAX

Wimax Global News #002

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 02:25:00 GMT

HEADLINES 1. Covad Acquires NextWeb 2. WiMAX Certification Testing Heats Up 3. CompTel Ascent Show Coverage

Wimax Global News #1

Tom.parish@gmail.com — Mon, 3 Oct 2005 13:38:00 GMT

This is Tim Sanders with The Final Mile, Inc. and Tom Parish with 4 web results.com. We are proud to announce a joint venture today which is our inaugural Podcast of WiMAX Global News--- a fast-paced informative overview of some of the past weekâs most important WiMAX stories. Today we will cover some headlines and discuss the current state of WiMAX both fixed, mobile and otherwise. On future casts we plan some special guests, along with listener feedback and Q&A from last weekâs âcast. And maybe some occasional special offers from vendors. Our top story of the week has to be Samsungâs announced collaboration with Sprint to test and develop Mobile WiMAX or WiBro radio technology Other Headlines: Nortel enters the WiMAX game both with Fixed WiMAX and Mobile WiMAX. The top recent headline has to be Qualcommâs acquisition of Flarion. Intel is stepping up Asian WiMAX promotion efforts.