Sprint, Samsung Ink WiMax Deal

Sprint announced on Friday that it had agreed to work with Samsung's telecommunications division to test out the 802.16e, or the WiMax standard, and develop advanced services. The two companies will test terminals and equipment to make future implementations of the technology possible.

The company said it is currently evaluating "multiple options" for WiMax, and is forging partnerships with companies like Samsung in order to develop the needed infrastructure for any future service. "The 802.16e standard will help support the deployment of true wireless broadband," said Thomas Jasny, VP of Wireless Broadband Networks for Samsung.