South Korea’s LG Electronics plans to introduce a range of products next year that support mobile WiMax technology, a company executive said at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Telecom World 2006 conference and exhibition in Hong Kong.The first products from LG to support mobile WiMax will be a version of the company’s XNote C1 Tablet PC and a PDA based on Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 5.0 software, said Nam Keehyun, manager at LG Electronics’ Digital Media Strategic Planning Department.Mobile WiMax offers downlink speeds up to 10.2Mbps, which is expected to increase to 40Mbps or so next year. The technology is currently commercially available in South Korea and Japan. The technology is also being tested by operators in other countries, and plans are under way to roll out the technology in the United States and China.The XNote C1 with mobile WiMax will also include support for third-generation (3G) networks that have been upgraded with high-speed downlink packet access technology, which allows faster downloads. The new notebook will be available worldwide during the first half of the year, Nam said. The KC1 PDA will also hit the market early next year, offering support for mobile WiMax and code division multiple access 2000-1X evolution data optimized (EV-DO), Nam said. EV-DO is the 3G technology most widely used in South Korea and is also used by U.S. operators.Prices for the mobile WiMax-equipped XNote C1 and the KC1 have not yet been decided, Nam said. Looking ahead, LG plans to expand the number of products that support mobile WiMax. For example, the company is considering the introduction of an Ultramobile PC with mobile WiMax support, but such a device would not likely be available before 2008, Nam said.Telecom World runs through Friday.-Sumner Lemon, IDG News Service (Singapore Bureau)Related Links: Experts to Gather at ITU Global Public Networking Event ITU: Sun Mobile Delivery Platform Gets New Features ITU: Mobile Mashup Developers Get Microsoft Support LG to Improve Optics in Cell Phone HandsetsCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature Key IT initiatives reshape the CIO agenda While cloud, cybersecurity, and analytics remain top of mind for IT leaders, a shift toward delivering business value is altering how CIOs approach key priorities, pushing transformative projects to the next phase. By Mary Pratt May 30, 2023 10 mins IT Strategy IT Leadership opinion Managing IT right starts with rightsizing IT for value While there are few universals when it comes to saying unambiguously what ‘managing IT right’ looks like, knowing how to navigate the limitless possibilities of IT is surely one. By Thornton May May 30, 2023 6 mins Digital Transformation IT Strategy IT Leadership feature Red Hat embraces hybrid cloud for internal IT The maker of OpenShift has leveraged its own open container offering to migrate business-critical apps to AWS as part of a strategy to move beyond facilitating hybrid cloud for others and capitalize on the model for itself. By Paula Rooney May 29, 2023 5 mins CIO 100 Technology Industry Hybrid Cloud feature 10 most popular IT certifications for 2023 Certifications are a great way to show employers you have the right IT skills and specializations for the job. These 10 certs are the ones IT pros are most likely to pursue, according to data from Dice. By Sarah K. White May 26, 2023 8 mins Certifications Careers Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe