Taiwan launches its first WiMax network

27.04.2009
The first commercial WiMax broadband wireless network in Taiwan opened for business on Monday.

InfoComm formally launched WiMax services on , Taiwan's largest outlying island, which is famous for windsurfing and will soon be home to several casinos under a new gambling initiative.

The company is offering several specials to entice Penghu's 93,000 citizens to sign up for the new high speed wireless Internet access service.

Anyone who signs up for unlimited monthly WiMax service that includes both a WiMax card for their laptop PC as well as a WiMax modem for their home between now and June 30 will pay NT$1,680 (US$50) per month.

People who just want a WiMax data card for their laptop can sign up for NT$699 per month unlimited service, and people who want WiMax at home can opt for an NT$649 per month plan.

The minimum price for monthly service will be NT$1000 per month after the special introductory rates expire.