Intel, Telefónica Sign Strategic Agreement to Expand Use of Technology in Latin America

09.04.08 - 22:34 ... source : Intel

... Companies to Focus on Increasing Broadband Internet Access for Improved Connectivity MIAMI, April 9, 2008 – Intel Corporation and Telefónica today announced an agreement to expand the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and broadband Internet access for consumers and businesses in Latin America. Under the agreement signed today, the firms will collaborate on several initiatives aimed at offering more affordable technology solutions and services for home users and small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), along with increasing the quality of education to prepare students for the digital world. The companies also plan to work together on how to complement Telefónica's existing and planned broadband offerings with the deployment of IEEE 802.16e WiMAX networks in selected countries to bring people a faster, lower cost and wireless Internet experience. WiMAX is a broad ...» Next (HTML)