Intel is stepping up its broadband push by partnering with carrie...
Intel is stepping up its broadband push by partnering with carriers, manufacturers and nonprofits to create discounted programs for the underprivileged, Eric Greenman, service provider marketing manager, told us. The chip maker is also teaming with the government, the…
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WiMAX Forum and WiMAX operator Digital Bridge to accelerate WiMAX deployment, he said. Intel is pushing a three-way partnership among the government, original equipment manufacturers including Dell and Lenova, and broadband service providers, Greenman said. The company isn’t shy on supporting the broadband stimulus program, he said, noting it’s backing a discount PC/service bundling program for those who are poor as part of a stimulus application in the first round. The hardware discount would be substantial as it could be economically challenging to purchase computer hardware for many first-time broadband subscribers in unserved and underserved areas, he said. Narrowing the broadband gap is a high priority for Intel, Greenman said. The company is “absolutely looking forward to supporting more state, local and private sector’s efforts” to improve broadband availability and adoption, he said.