E-Networks promises WiMax communications shake-up

President Bharrat Jagdeo testing the new WIMAX 4G network (GINA Photo)

E-Networks last evening launched its WiMax 4G network with the company’s founder and managing director Vishok Persaud declaring that it would change the future of communications in Guyana and the way Guyanese access the internet.

WiMax is a wireless digital communications system which can provide broadband wireless access up to 30 miles for fixed stations, and three to 10 miles for mobile stations. The 4G stands for fourth-generation wireless, the stage of broadband mobile communications that will supersede the third generation (3G) of wireless.

Addressing a gathering of business leaders, diplomats and government officials briefly at the Georgetown Club, Persaud said the benefits for Guyanese were