There is no laptop in the market which is wimax enabled although you can use your reliance wimax connection the way you use it on a desktop but you cant take it out for that sake.
A modem is required to interface with the wireless BSNL system. The BSNL system is capable of a 5 mile distance whereas the notebook wifi is only capable of a few 10's to 100 ft.
I was thinking about it and have presumed that partner with every service provider will provide the hardware. I am surprised to see names other than partners with basic service providers.
Thank you very much for such good information, I personally believe tessco is great amongst all these other companies, but again everyone has his on opinion and mindsets!