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Innovation in the broadband sphere is pushing wireless web connections across the globe, it has been reported.

According to the BBC's technology editor Darren Waters, there are numerous developments which are aiming to spread wireless broadband to remote areas of the world.

Reporting from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Mr Waters highlighted some of the devices which could increase the reach of broadband services, such as Wimax.

"Wimax is receiving a big push from Intel at CES. It is a wireless protocol that can transmit data at high speeds over a distance of kilometres," he reported on the BBC News website.

"The company predicts that more than 150 million people will be connected over Wimax around the world by the end of 2008."

More wireless connections through services such as Wimax would allow users to connect to the internet while on the move far more easily - allowing them to keep in touch via internet calls on services such as those offered by industry leader Vonage.

By linking up with a broadband connection, users can make unlimited free calls over the web to up to 45 countries for £18.99 a month with Vonage - while there are numerous cheaper voice plan options which cover fewer territories.