A number of key developments have fueled the integration of WiMax into an emerging platform for mobile broadband.

• Intel has announced that the forthcoming laptop architecture “Montevina” will integrate WiMax onboard, in addition to WiFi (scheduled for a June release).
• Sprint has recently launched a test period of its WiMax based “XOHM” network in Chicago. The tests show 3-5mbps down and 1-1.5mbps upload. (http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/14/sprints-april-wimax-soft-launch-on-track-full-scale-deployment/)
• Digital Bridge Communications launched a WiMax network in Rexburg, Idaho! BooYah! (See more in following post)
• The ITU recently declared WiMax to be part of the 3G standard (the first non-cellular technology to be declared). (http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/19/wimax-now-officially-part-of-the-3g-standard/)
• India experiencing widespread rollout via “Tata” (http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/04/tata-rolls-out-worlds-largest-commercial-wimax-network-in-ind/)
• Etc

The video below offers a more broad look at the worldwide deployment of WiMax underway.