The HTC Max 4G first of the WiMAX 4G (10Mbps) handsets is hitting the market.

Whilst it lacks any 3G connectivity, the next generation of fast internet devices will be soon for sale in Russia on Yota. 

Looking rather like the HTC HD, it has Windows Mobile 6.1, large 3.8” 480 by 800 screen, WiFi, GPS and GSM for normal out of coverage calls.

Like many telecom companies in countries with no or poor telecom infrastructure, Yota has taken the opportunity to leap frog 3G for 4G.  The accepted belief is that LTE will prevail over WiMAX, but for now some lucky Russian customers can laugh at Europe’s low speed 3G networks.