# Long Range Wireless Solutions WiMAX Legally Reaches a 60 Mile Radius By Justin Good | Published 2007-03-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intel-developing-software-hack-for-long-range-wifi References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/27/intel-developing-software-hack-for-long-range-wifi/) While an ordinary WiFi signal "can carry a few hundred feet", [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-laptop-5g) is testing a system "that lets WiFi signals of at least 60 miles. The idea of "WiMAX isnt new, however, what is new is deploying "[vanilla WiFi out to more people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nighthawk-rs100) without breaking any laws or relying on [expensive hardware upgrades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netgear-orbi-370-series)." Unfortunately, Intel will only be rolling this new technology out to countries considered to be "emerging markets" rather than "the US or UK since the "$700-$800 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Long Range Wifi Signals:** Long-range WiFi signals reaching up to 60 miles present disruptive innovation opportunities for providing internet access to remote areas. - **Wimax Deployment:** Deploying WiMAX technology to expand internet connectivity without costly hardware upgrades offers disruptive innovation opportunities for emerging markets. - **Affordable Wireless Solutions:** Developing cost-effective wireless solutions for internet access can create disruptive innovation opportunities for bridging the digital divide in emerging markets. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can capitalize on long-range WiFi signals and WiMAX deployment to expand their services in remote areas. - **Internet Service Providers:** Internet service providers can leverage long-range WiFi signals and WiMAX deployment to reach underserved markets without the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades. - **Emerging Markets:** Emerging markets can benefit from affordable wireless solutions like long-range WiFi and WiMAX to bridge the digital divide and improve internet accessibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Speed Wi-Fi Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumen-technologies.md) - [Extended Range WiFi Extenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ax1800-wifi-6-range.md) - [Speed-Enhanced Wi-Fi Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastconnect-7800.md) - [Next-Gen Networking Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-roamii-be-lite.md) - [Long Range WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rock-space.md) - [Weather-Resistant WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavlink-ax3000-outdoor-ap.md) - [High-Speed Wi-Fi Extenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-extenders.md) - [Efficient Wireless Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-halow-technology.md) - [Mesh-Compatible WiFi Extenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reyee-rgrex12-wifi-range-extender.md)