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Orbitel Launches WiMax In Colombia
Colombian broadband provider, Orbitel, has just launched its WiMAX network and has started taking orders for the service. The plans range from $39 to about $325. The network will offer speeds of upto 2 megabits per second. The network is now live in Cali, but will soon be made available in 14 other cities. Network uses Siemens’ WayMAX gear. Fixed wireless technologies – of all flavors – are finding home in emerging markets especially those with limited legacy infrastructure.
Also, Its a WiBro World and The Truth about WiMAX.

At these prices they will probably beat Helio with 112 subscribers in a year!