Kyocera Collaborates with Runcom on Mobile WiMAX Devices

By The Associated Press
Kyocera Wireless and Runcom are planning to develop new consumer electronic devices that make use of mobile WiMAX technology.
Known for its CDMA wireless devices, Kyocera is looking to Runcom to provide its expertise in OFDMA and mobile WiMAX technology. With WiMAX delivering high-speed broadband wirelessly to large areas at a lower cost, some companies are betting that the technology will outshine current 3G data networks.
Runcom and Kyocera already have developed early plans for PC cards, residential gateways and customer premises equipment that can take advantage of the wireless technology.
"Mobile WiMAX devices and their diverse capabilities will change the landscape of wireless services available to consumers, truly offering aquadruple play' of cable television, broadband Internet, home telephone and mobile telephone functionality," said Dave Carey, vice president of strategic planning for Kyocera Wireless in a prepared statement.