Popularity of Wimax and its features

Description :

Wimax or "Wireless(Wi)Microwave Access (MA)" is a wireless networking standard for interoperability across IEEE 802.16* standard based products. Wimax can operate in both the licensed(2.5 Ghz and 3.5 Ghz) and unlicensed spectrum(5.8 Ghz) unlike Wi-Fi. Wimax offers wireless coverage upto 30 miles as compared with around 100 meters of Wi-Fi. Wimax offers reliable and faster connection even when a person is away from the transmitter. Wimax is easy to install and this can be beneficial for emerging markets and rural areas which still havn't got broadband coonection.

Enablers :

• Support from Intel
• Larger coverage area
• The need for broadband connection while on the move
• The lower range of Wi-Fi
• Operating in both Licensed and unlicensed spectrum
• Better Quality of service

Inhibitors :

• Government regulations
• Spectrum limitations
• Cost
• People's expectations
• Interoperability of products