Title :
Mobile WiMAX to become real in Japan [MicroBusiness]
Author_Institution :
Tech. Dev. Center, KDDI R&D Labs. Inc., Fujimino
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;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MMM.2008.924787
