Last-mile WiMax to boom

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Forecasts suggest that WiMax technology is going to fill the “last mile” connectivity gap – and win 47m subs in the next five years.
Juniper Research says WiMax (802.16e) will break through and start gaining real traction over the next few years, with broadband “local loop” connectivity taking off in the 2009-2011 period, and exceeding 47m subs globally by 2013.

A region by region analysis by Juniper found that there is a significant opportunity now for WiMax as a DSL substitute technology. The study explored how WiMax is well suited to rapid deployment in the many underserved areas, not only in developing areas, but also in developed countries.

Report author Howard Wilcox said: "We determined that the vast majority of the WiMax 802.16e trials and network contracts which are being announced almost daily will begin by providing fixed broadband. WiMAX can deliver broadband not only to unwired areas, but can also improve speeds for subscribers who are on the fringe of DSL coverage in metropolitan areas. We anticipate that mobile usage will develop after initial demand for fixed and portable services. WiMax 802.16e is a flexible platform that can operate in all three modes of usage."

Source: Rapid Tv News

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