SUNNYVALE: Wireless technology firm Motorola Inc. reaffirmed on Monday its
commitment to HomeRF, the wireless data networking standard backed by networking
equipment maker Proxim Inc., following concern that its loyalty may have been
wavering.
Motorola and Proxim said they extended a deal for Motorola to continue to
embed Proxim's HomeRF technology into its cable modems and set-top boxes. The
companies made the announcement amid speculation that Motorola would stop
backing HomeRF wireless broadband technology and switch to 802.11b or Wi-Fi
technology, which is based on a competing faster standard.
"This announcement signals the ongoing commitment of both companies to
developing HomeRF-based products," the companies said in the news release.
In March, Intel Corp. switched its allegiance for home networking equipment
standards to Wi-Fi, a consortium backed by Cisco Systems Inc., Agere Systems
Inc. and others.
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