In another sign that the 4G wireless Internet market is revving up, market research firm Maravedis reports that shipments for WiMAX devices grew by 147% in 2009.

Machine to machine (M2M) communications via 3G cellular data links is expanding in the enterprise. Sixnet offers a battery of new products to make it simple and cost-effective to network kiosks, remote offices, point-of-sale equipment and digital signage.

The transition to 4G services will slowly start to take shape by the end of the year.