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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Tim has coverage from The WiMAX World show in Boston. We look at Level III’s 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. Don’t forget to write.