To accelerate the widespread adoption and deployment of WiMAX technology and products, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco®, Clearwire, Intel Corporation, Samsung Electronics and Sprint today announced the formation of the Open Patent Alliance (OPA).

AT&T Alascom, a subsidiary of AT&T Inc. (has announced the availability of a compelling new WiMAX-based broadband Internet service for Juneau residents.

Moline Dispatch Publishing Co. will use Nortel 4G WiMAX technology to deliver high-speed broadband across western Illinois and eastern Iowa through its Internet service provider (ISP), Quad-Cities Online.

Wind Telecom, a new network operator in the Dominican Republic, and Nortel have signed a Letter of Agreement expressing their firm commitment to deploy a wireless broadband network based on Nortel WiMAX technology. Wind Telecom intends to offer high-speed broadband services to urban and rural customers across the country.