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The Real Impact of WiMAX

by Jouni Forsman

Despite considerable hype, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, also called WiMAX, will not exceed 1 million connections until 2006; stronger growth will not occur until 2008. For now, the most important WiMAX applications will be "DSL extension."

from Gartner study.

"Market Opportunities for WiMAX Take Shape" — Short-term demand will be highest among operators hoping to extend the reach of DSL services. By Jouni Forsman, Ian Keene, Bettina Tratz-Ryan and Robin Simpson

"How WiMAX Compares With Other Broadband Access Technologies" — In many cases, WiMAX will be coexisting with other technologies. By Jouni Forsman, Bettina Tratz-Ryan, Ian Keene, Robin Simpson and Jason Chapman

"Wireless Broadband Challenges the Last Mile in Australia" — Australia has become a showcase and a battleground for wireless data service. By Robin Simpson and Andy Kok Mun Woo

"Frequency Band Choice Is Crucial in Broadband Wireless" — Operators must consider interference, cost of deployment, subscriber base and type of technology. By Bettina Tratz-Ryan, Jouni Forsman, Robin Simpson and Ian Keene

"How Vendors Are Approaching WiMAX" — WiMAX is attracting attention from wireless specialists, chip makers and infrastructure vendors. By Jouni Forsman, Ian Keene, Jason Chapman and Bettina Tratz-Ryan