If I had the money, I’d sue them for mental disturbance and health related issues. For one, I believe an Internet subscriber could probably get grey hair from stressing out over a lousy Internet connection daily. And, the connection has been a b*tch the past few days.
I sure hope when the 4 Malaysia Wimax license holders; Green Packet Bhd, REDtone International Bhd, YTL E-Solutions Bhd and Asiaspace Dotcom Sdn Bhd, release the new Internet wireless standard then TMNet will crumble. But I wonder how does Wimax really work?
According to Wikipedia, the term Wimax actually stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. That sure is a mouthful. Plus, it’s actually spelt WiMAX. Oh well.
But I sure found something else I liked from the Wikipedia Wimax article:
WiMAX will deliver 70 Mbit/s over 50 kilometers
And comparing the current Internet WiFi standard against the upcoming WiMAX (I spelt it correctly!) standard, the Wimax Internet signal trumps the WiFi Internet signal (kilometers vs hundred meters).
However, I found both having near common weakness. Dependency of distance from the Internet signal origin or base station, as they call it. Meaning if the base station is located too far, your connection may be weak. And it’s understood, if you don’t have a base station nearby then there isn’t any signal.
I don’t know why but I’m thinking of how the judge in Zoids Zero deploys from the mothership. If the concept was applied to Wimax base stations, it’s deployed from space then boom, instant base station!
Cool, huh? LOL! Yes, we wish.
Argh! I can’t wait to tryout Wimax. Then, we can all leave TMNet to crumble.
So, hurry up Wimax! I don’t want any grey hairs anytime soon.
we could only hope….but i doubt tmnet will let others sell cheaper and do better than them..because they are having a monopoly business
but they still monopolized “wired” broadband
Not only grey hairs, there is an increase in high blood pressure prescription too. :P
TMnet to crumble, maybe not… but price will definitely go down to be competitive.
Rice Blogger:
Well, I’m willing to shell out RM10-20 p/month more than having to listen to bimbo support people over the phone trying to act smart. :P
Hasbullah:
Indeed, all the wires belong to their parent company. And fibre is too far a dream for us at the moment.
Chong:
Remind me to add that in the suit later. LOL! :)
kew:
After price, comes stability and support. Which is where TMNet already has crumbled – many times.
Hi Danny,
I guessed you’ve stumble upon my blog due to your interest in WiMAX.
WiMAX will deliver 70 Mbit/s over 50 kilometers
For the above statement in Wiki, it’s not entirely true. The 70Mbit/s is more practical for a base station rather than for single modem. As for the 50km, WiMAX Forum’s standard modulation technique only allows 8.3km theoretically. We’ve tested more than 10km coverage (with non-standard modification) and 10Mbps for 1 modem.
With the above said, you have to choose between coverage or throughput. Either 10Mbps below the tower or dial-up speed at cell edge (10km).
Obviously, new technology comes at a hefty price so don’t expect it’ll be cheap :D
Damien, indeed I’m interested in Wimax. Me (and anyone) is waiting for a greater alternative to Streamyx – if possible.
Could you elaborate more on “We’ve tested more than 10km coverage (with non-standard modification) and 10Mbps for 1 modem.”? Where’d you test WiMAX out since it’s unavailable in Malaysia at the moment?
And I don’t quite get this part;” you have to choose between coverage or throughput.”
Sorry for troubling you. :(
WiMAX Forum’s standard only allows the modulation technique to go as far as 8.3km.
Anything over that would requires modification, once its modified, its a non-standard.
I’m with a vendor. From my blog you would know that I’m a regional staff for my company. The trial was done in another country.
To put it simple, an example is quoted just to make you understand. In no way this number reflects the real situation for WiMAX.
Distance from Base station (km) : DL speed (Mbps)
0.1:10
0.5:7
1:5
2:4
3:2
4:1
So lets say Company A decides to lay out WiMAX with 2Mbps, the ideal coverage is less than 3km radius from the BS.
If Company A decides to sell it as 10Mbps service, there would be base stations with 100m apart each other.
Damien, the example you provided is excellent. A ratio chart as that delivers a clearer idea to the user what should they be expecting based on the desired package and the distance of the nearest BS. :D
So let’s say we take the 2Mbps and the ratio chart, the expected speeds could be:
0.1:2
0.5:1-1.5
1:0.8-1
Wow, I can’t imagine being further away than 5km from the BS.
interesting ratio you have there! thx for the info :)