I have recently become interested in the " Wireless in Local Loop"
last mile solution. This solution allows Copper wire exchanges to be
converted into transmission towers for limited wireless capability.
There are many advantages to this.. in theory. From what I understand,
it can transmit data as well as voice, can be set up in 90/120 days
and is cheaper to maintain.

What  would like to know is how far has it been implemeted, especially
in India and the Developing and Sustainable world? I have read that it
has been implemented in places like China, Mauritius and even Serbia.
Has it been successful? If not, why? and what are its competitors.

Basically I would like to learn everything I can about it. Who are the
big players... I am also very interested in the Data component more
than the voice capabilities... What is the signal quality/strength
compared to what we have.

I would also like to know if there is a capability for developing
commerical solutions to get more people/companies interested in the
Data transmission capabilities of already set up "Local Loops".  some
solutions I can think of are E-learning, TeleMedicine, Egovernance. Is
there a market for this?

I know this is alot and I am willing to clear any doubs as they come
along. I thank you for your time and effort.

Sincerely,

jhallasf

Wireless in Local Loop on CDMA transmission is proven technology in
India. You may visit the site
http://www.cdg.org/worldwide/index.asp#result to know more on the
service providers. Essentially it is CDMA 2000 1x and reasonably good
data speeds are achieved on actual field situations.

Regards,

Sid

To add to what I have commented, CDMA technology is an impressive last
mile solution and being widely used for different POS(Point of Sales)
solutions in Banking and Retail Industries in India. Having said that,
we need to understand more on WIMAX, which may eventually replace any
3G solution, by virtue of providing broad band connectivity at the
last mile.

Cheers

Sid