The Evolution of WiMAX

The Evolution of WiMAX, originally uploaded by tgray04.

Ron Resnick, President & Chairman, WiMAX Forum



Some carriers are upset because this technology allows different players to compete.



Complimentary to cellular, not a competitor. It can easily integrate with 3G technologies.



- Delivers broadband anywhere, anytime

- Internet technology from the ground up

- One common standard globally

- Delivers highest throughput and capacity



Wireless technologies are evolving to OFDMA.



Development Requirements

- Easy to use

- Affordable

- Works on a variety of form factors

- Multiple usage models

- Broadband experience similar to fixed

- Different operator types

- Global roaming



Expect to see global WiMAX roaming in 2008-2009.