Already there are plans to unveal WiMax the city wide Wifi internet that should be a major competitor to broadband. One of the goals of WiMax is providing a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for broadband access.
Plans have unfolded to launch WiMax right here in my city with access as low as $10 for lower income residents.
Why WiMax?
Consider that when you are always connected to the internet, the possibilites are endless.
A threat to the media companies
For one, calls using a cell will drop dramatically since you can make most calls using voip, which is free.
Radio stations might lose listeners to internet radio stations.
Local TV stations have to start offering internet broadcasts to compete with emerging internet tv stations.
When everything goes global and everything worldwide is placed in your fingertips, local media starts to worry. Who’s going to chose them when they can chose anyone? This little network puts choices in everyone’s hands, whether it be electronic or even internet shopping. Already retail stores are feeling the pinch against ebay and other online retailers…
