Intel is a very large backer of WiMax. Intel has a very strong presence in Oregon. I'd imagine this has a lot to do with Portland being one of the first cities to get WiMax. Otherwise, the Seattle area would probably have been a more logical choice with so many tech firms based around there.
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Intel is a very large backer of WiMax. Intel has a very strong presence in Oregon. I'd imagine this has a lot to do with Portland being one of the first cities to get WiMax. Otherwise, the Seattle area would probably have been a more logical choice with so many tech firms based around there.