WiMax in Zamboanga

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Globe Telecom, Inc. launched on Monday its Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access or WiMax Internet service in this city, paving the way for business process outsourcing investments. Hoyle Raul E. Disuanco, Globe’s sales head for the Visayas and Mindanao, said at least 15 WiMax sites have been established and another four are the pipeline. Mayor Celso L. Lobregat said the WiMax would boost the city’s bid to become a hub for information and communications technology. Mr. Disuanco said WiMax is designed to enable the deployment of "fourth generation" wireless broadband access as a cost-efficient alternative to cable connections or and DSL, or digital service line. Mr. Disuanco claimed Globe Telecom’s entry-level WiMax plan is up to 33% faster and 25% more affordable than those offered by rival wireless broadband providers.

7/7/09 Bussiness World Click the bold title above to read the complete article