Long-range Wi-Fi threat to satellite communications

WiMAX, a long-range version of Wi-Fi, has been billed as one of the best ways to bring broadband internet connections to rural areas. But the system may have a critical flaw. According to tests by a trade body representing the satellite industry, the radio frequencies WiMAX uses will interfere with satellite communications in some of the very locations where it could bring the most benefit.

... Test results showing that WiMAX antennas can disrupt satellite reception up to 20 kilometres away from a base station, posing a significant interference threat.

[via New Scientist]

emily | 11:53 AM | Technology |
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