Wi-max: Good news, bad news

Everyone should be paying attention to wi-max, the broadband wireless technology that can deliver data at up to 75 Mbps over distances of 30 miles, now that the standard it is based on has been approved by the IEEE. ... ¶ Analysts expect home users will pay approximately $300 for a transmitter and that carriers could install systems capable of covering 60 to 90 square miles for as little as $500,000. What is not clear is whether a wi-max service model based on a fee will win out over self-organizing networks built by individuals and cities sharing broadband connectivity. ...Red Herring Blog link