You may have heard the term WiMax recently and been confused by what exactly it refers to.  Does it have to do with the Internet?  Or is it related to a new cell phone technology?  Well, the answer is both.  WiMax, short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is the telecommunications technology that enables fully mobile Internet access and long-range wireless broadband coverage across areas as large as entire cities.  In other words, it provides a fast wireless alternative to traditional high-speed wired connections.Though similar to Wi-Fi in certain ways, WiMax offers higher speeds over greater distances, to a greater number of users.  With this technology, people can use cell phones or computers to connect to the Internet from just about anywhere, since this access to this service can extend to even remote geographical locations where wired connections, such as DSL and cable, do not reach.  This means that people living or traveling in these so-called “blackout areas” – suburban and rural areas where DSL and cable are not available – will no longer be forced to settle for the slow speeds of dial-up.A WiMax system is made up of two parts: a tower and a receiver.  The tower operates a bit like a cell phone tower, and a single tower can give coverage to an entire area up to 3,000 square miles.  The receiver and accompanying antenna come in a variety of forms.  They can be a small external box or built into a laptop similar to the way in which Wi-Fi access is nowadays.The tower station itself connects to the Internet in one of two ways.  It can connect directly via a high-bandwidth wired connection like a T3 line.  The other way is to connect to another tower via a line-of-sight microwave link.  This process, called “backhaul,” is the key to extending access to remote rural areas.Likewise, there are two ways for your computer to receive signals from the tower station.  These two forms of wireless service are called non-line-of-sight and line-of-sight, and are pretty much what they sound like.  Line-of-sight service is the stronger and more stable of the two, and works using a fixed dish antenna aimed directly at the tower from a roof, high wall, or pole.  Because it is constantly pointing straight at the tower, this type of antenna is able to receive transmissions with higher frequencies, which are both faster and subject to less interference.Non-line-of-sight service connects to the tower using a small antenna attached to your computer and works more like Wi-Fi service.  These transmissions use lower frequencies because they are not as easily disrupted by physical obstructions.  However, these connections are slower and, since they have to make their way around obstacles to reach the computer, these transmissions encounter more interference than those sent through line-of-sight connections.  Non-line-of-sight access is also only available within a 4-to-6 mile radius of the tower, whereas line-of-sight service can reach up to 30 miles away.  This line-of-sight access is what accounts for the far-reaching coverage that WiMax is capable of providing.

If you have not already been introduced to it, WiMax is the latest development in wireless telecommunications technology that are opening doors to high-speed Internet for users all over the country.  The term is short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access and refers to the system responsible for bringing fully mobile Internet access to people who are constantly on the go, as well as long-range high-speed broadband coverage to people who do not have wired connections like DSL and cable at their disposal.

To a certain degree, WiMax is sort of like Wi-Fi, in that it projects Internet signals directly to computers in a network without relying on wires, cables, or phone lines.  However, a single WiMax system can reach many more people than a Wi-Fi network.  This is because it uses a tower, which operates somewhat in the same way as a cell phone tower, to deliver coverage to large areas spanning as many as 3,000 square miles.  People can use their cell phone, or laptop or desktop computer, to get online from anywhere within this entire area.

This is fantastic news for people with long commutes to work, who want to be able to check emails and access other websites on the go, as well as for people who just want to take advantage of this technology for entertainment purposes (streaming audio and video, for example).  And it can be completely life-changing for people living in rural or remote locations who up until now have likely had to suffer the painfully sow connection speeds that come with dial-up service.

So how does it work?  There are two parts to a WiMax sytem.  It all starts with the aforementioned tower, which itself can connect to the Internet using a wired connection, or through a line-of-sight microwave link with a tower which has a wired connection.  This second way is what accounts for such widespread and accessible service, as a chain of wireless towers can be created to extend coverage to areas where wired connections are hard or impossible to come by.

In addition to the tower, there is also something called a receiver.  This is what users need in order to be able receive the signal transmitted by the tower.  There are a few different types of receivers available.  They can come as external boxes and antennas that you connect to your computer, or they can be built-in devices that you don’t even see.

Regardless of the type, there are two ways for a user’s receiver to tap into signals: line-of-sight service and non-line-of-sight service.  As the name implies, line-of-sight requires that the receiver be able to “see” the tower, meaning there must be nothing in between the two.  To get this type of service, a user will need to mount a fixed dish antenna on their roof.  Likewise, for non-line-of sight service, the receiver is attached to the computer itself and can pick up the signal from pretty much anywhere.  This type of service, though less strong, is what makes WiMax mobility possible.

No matter what service is under discussion, the new company or technological innovation trying to enter into the scene is going to have to offer some sort of advantage to the consumer or it will not last long. This stipulation is true for the new mobile wimax network in the realm of wireless Internet.

 

Coming onto to the Internet scene less than a few years ago, the wimax network has already been turning heads and rapidly gaining customers because of its super fast connection speeds, its affordability, and its ease of installation. It blows all of its competition out of the water and is slowly gaining market share in all target audience segments. The network is gaining all of these new customers because its not only as fast or faster than its high-speed competitors, but its easy for people to use at home and on the go. All users need to connect to the network is a little thumb sized modem that they can carry in their pockets and plug into their laptops when they want to use the Internet. This ease of access to the Internet is no longer a novelty thanks to the wimax network and this functionality is no longer limited to business travelers and people who have a lot of money to spend on multiple Internet accounts. Now everyone can access the Internet when they want around the city without having to pay per minute rates that are through the roof and boarder line unaffordable. Today there is no reason to have to pay absorbent amounts to connect to the web in your home and around the city, and that’s another reason why tradition high-speed Internet connection companies are quickly falling by the way side.

 

In case you aren’t familiar, the other more traditional ways to connect to the Internet are DSL, cable, satellite and dial up modem Internet connections. Dial-up is rapidly disappearing in the United States because high-speed Internet is becoming more and more affordable inside and outside of the city. People no longer want to put up with connections that take forever to make and slow browser speeds. DSL and cable Internet are still popular with users, but the lengthy and expensive packages and set up fees are starting to make people upset with their service providers. Plus, the lack of customer service that these companies provide are making people feel out of touch with the companies and people are leaning towards network providers that will give them more individual attention when they have a service problem, like providers of wimax connections do. Lastly satellite Internet is a great option when you are out of range of a wimax connection, but there is no reason to try to set one up if you are in range of a hot spot because you have to deal with tons of equipment and a complicated set up, so there is really no need. So, if you want superior service and prices, get connected with the network today.

Technologies come and go. Some promise to be the next best thing and then somehow they fizzle and are promptly forgotten. Sometimes it’s a case of being released too soon in the game, and sometimes it was just a bad idea to begin with. Remember the laser disc—those huge LP sized discs that were once big in Asia? Those had a very short run and then they disappeared from the planet. Many people, those in the tech industry are keen to toot their own horns when it comes to new developments, but the question is, can we really believe them? It seems sometimes that their claims are simply too grand. However, when it comes to a new technology called WiMax, you can rest assured that it is truly the next big thing to enter the mobile internet space.

Of course, it’s very easy to be doubtful. Companies often make claims that aren’t on par with reality. It’s doubly true when it comes to technology. Ordinary lay people who aren’t keen on things like technical specs have to be careful when someone promises them the world, or something akin to it in digital form. WiMax, however, will certainly be a game changer.

The next question, then, is of course, just what is WiMax and what does it have to offer? It’s a new technology that takes mobile internet to the edge. It’s a miles ahead of wi-fi. Whereas now people thing in a meters or feet, with this new mobile internet people will be thinking in terms of kilometers and miles because that’s how far it reaches. WiMax is not wi-fi—you’re not limited to ten steps from your internet hotspot or café.

Data rates are also significantly better than the norm today. Peak data speeds will be up to 20 megabits per second; average user rates will probably fall between 2mbps and 8mbps. Current data rates stop at about 3mbps. Today, a handful of Asian countries are already using this new mobile internet standard.

America is gearing up for the transition. The benefits will be plentiful. Besides beating other wireless technologies as far as distance goes (it will have a reach of at least 30 miles) WiMax can provide users with two forms of wireless service: non line of sight and line of sight. The former operates at 2 to 11 GHz which can bend around obstacles more easily; this works using a small antenna attached to your computer. The latter, line of sight can operate at a frequency as high as 66 GHz; the signal is the stronger and more stable, which means you get better bandwidth and faster upload and download speeds. This utilizes a fixed antenna.

Thus WiMax is like wi-fi on steroids. Mobile wireless users will be able to accomplish more in a quicker time period. Issues like dropped calls, spotty signals, roaming problems, slow transfer speeds, clogged networks and the like will be things of the past. Communication will be easier and more fruitful.

If you are looking for a new Internet service provider, than you should look and think outside of the box and consider signing up for a service plan with the new mobile WiMax Internet network. Its faster than most cell phone networks and is faster or as fast than the traditional Internet service providers like cable, DSL and satellite Internet.

 

Compared to its home Internet provider competitors, WiMax blows the competition out of the water. For instance, with all three cable, DSL and satellite Internet services, an installation specialist from the service provider will have to come out to your home to set up your Internet. Not only is it annoying to have to wait to set up service when you and the company have a mutual time to schedule an appointment, but the appointment blocks are usually a minimum of three hours so your day can sometimes be ruined because you had to wait for the installation person. Plus when service goes out or something happens to your service lines, it could be days or even weeks until things are fixed again. Most people work during the day and do not have time to sit and wait for these things to get fixed. But if you have WiMax service, the set up is so easy that they can send you the modem and you can plug it in and start your service the next day. The company will send you the modem, which is all the equipment you need to get service started, and you are ready to get on the Internet. There are no complicated wires and cables running all over the place, not bulky equipment lying around, and no ugly cable boxes screwed into the side of your house.

 

In addition to making installation and start up easier, being on the WiMax network gives you greater range on which to surf the web. When you use cable, DSL or satellite you are confined to using your Internet service in your home or office. You have the option of installing a wireless router so you can use the Internet wirelessly in your home, but the range of that router doesn’t extend much further than the walls of your home. But when you are on the WiMax network, you can use the Internet all around the city and even in other cities where the network is also available. This is a great feature for anyone who travels a lot for business or even anyone who just travels a lot. You wont have to pay the huge fee that airports charge per minute to use the Internet and you wont have to pay for the internet at Starbucks or at an Internet café since you will be able to tap into the connection that you are already paying to use. So if you want to save money and have the best and most convenient service possible, call an agent who provides WiMax today.

The terms ‘4G’ and ‘WiMax’ have been thrown around quite a lot over the past several years. 4th Generation broadband access has been often seen as the futuristic offspring of the current 3G network technology.  The outlook for 4G was optimistic- upload and download speeds nearly identical to anchored cable connections but effortlessly available on-the-move across the country. Disappointingly, a number of legal, economic, and political hurdles have slowed a nation-wide release of WiMax. Currently it has only been deployed in Baltimore and Portland, with limited access.

It’s a relief that Clearwire, the primary mover of 4G WiMax technology, has announced a partnership with Cisco Systems.  Cisco has been known to be a company that puts it’s money where it’s mouth is and delivers products in a timely and efficient manner.  The addition of Cisco as a partner to create WiMax equipment should speed up the initiative as a whole.   Cisco will be charged with building new mobile WiMax devices for CLEAR 4G consumers, small offices as well as the small and medium-sized business arenas.

From Cisco’s Newsroom:

“By teaming with Cisco, one of the world’s most forward-looking IP network infrastructure providers, we’re building a robust and cost-efficient next-generation network that’s designed specifically for delivering rich broadband services,” said Scott Richardson, Chief Strategy Officer of Clearwire. “In addition, Cisco plans to develop WiMAX technology for end-user devices, which will give consumers and businesses more compelling ways to stay connected through our CLEAR 4G service.”

Just to recap for those who have been missing for the past two years:  3G is the network technology that is touted every five minutes on a cell phone commercial for Sprint, Verizon, AT&T,  and every other carrier with the capital for a 30 second spot.  The big carriers try to one up each other with claims of the most far reaching network or the largest capacity for data transfer.  In reality, 3G networks still have quite a few holes in their nationwide plans and the data transfer almost never actually reaches the touted 1-2 mbps downstream speeds.

3G networks have never truly been an end-goal, but rather an in-between state between anchored broadband and next generation technologies like WiMax.  Sure – you can check your email, get directions and even watch a video or two on your iPhone or via your cellular broadband card.   Utilizing the 3G networks has always been a compromise though, it’s never quite as fast or reliable as a land connection.  There is always the sigh of relief when you connect to your home or office’s wireless network.

We’ve been in  limbo; to be fully productive citizens of the Internet, we need our 4G technologies.   Nationwide WiMax will open up the doors to overdue features like full-fledged cell phone video conferencing capabilities.  Cisco is the perfect partner to manufacture the networking hardware necessary for this next leap in human connectivity.  They already have the record of success for developing the routers and switches for our prior generation of networking needs.  Used Cisco hardware has proliferated the market for a reason- it is well built and made to work efficiently.

“Around the globe, mobile WiMAX providers continue to make great strides bringing 4G mobile Internet services to market, and we are pleased that Clearwire has selected Cisco to help un-tether its Internet customers across the United States while delivering high performance,” said Brett Galloway, senior vice president, wireless and security technology group of Cisco.

Development of WiMAX Policies and Emerging Opportunities in India (http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Development-of-WiMAX-Policies-and-Emerging-Opportunities-in-India.html)

With a broadband penetration rate of around 2% and concentration of broadband users in the urban regions, development of broadband service in India has been relatively laggard compared with its thriving mobile communications market. Therefore, India’s DoT has been aggressive towards BWA spectrum auction, hoping to thereby boost the broadband service in the country. 2.3GHz and 2.5GHz licenses are about to be auctioned soon, while 700MHz and 3.4GHz – 3.7GHz are expected to be released in the future, too. This report analyzes India’s telecom and WiMAX spectrum licensing policies as well as issues related to WiMAX equipment certification, providing insight and guidance for equipment makers seeking to tap into the Indian market.

Table of Contents:

1. India: Overall Introduction 2. India’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authorities2.1 DoT (Department of Telecom)2.1.1 WPC (Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing)2.1.2 TEC (Telecommunication Engineering Centre)2.2 TRAI (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India)3. Development of India’s WiMAX Policies3.1 India’s Telecommunications and Broadband Policies3.2 WiMAX Spectrum Policies3.2.1 700MHz3.2.2 2.3GHZ and 2.5GHz3.2.3 3.3GHz – 3.4GHz3.2.4 3.4GHz – 3.7GHz3.2.5 5.8GHz3.3 Current Development of India’s WiMAX Product Certification

List of Topics

Overall introduction to India’s current status, focusing on economic development

Profiling India’s telecommunications regulatory authorities, including DoT (Department of Telecommunications) and two subsidiaries WPC (Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing) and TEC (Telecommunication Engineering Centre), as well as independent monitoring organization TRAI (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of India)

Analyzing the development of India’s WiMAX policies, touching upon the overall telecommunications and broadband policies, WiMAX spectrum policies, and WiMAX product specification; current uses of different frequency bands also included

Companies and organizations analyzed or mentioned in the report include:Bharti Airtel, BSNL, DishnetDSL, GTL, MTNL, Reliance Communications, Sify, Spectranet, Tata Communications

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Are you thinking about getting the newest in wireless internet technology? If so there might be a few things to consider when getting set up with the newest 4G wireless internet. As the fourth generation of mobile broadband, 4G wireless allows for fasters connection speeds and more reliable and stable connection than the common 3G wireless system which many current cellular phones use today. While 4G is a welcome change to the wireless world, it by itself doesn’t make it the newest technological gem on the market. The new 4G wireless network incorporates another very important element called Wimax technology.

 

So what is Wimax?

 

Well Wimax is a wireless digital communication system that is designed for wireless metropolitan area networks. Wimax can provide broadband wireless access for up to 30 miles. This contrasts substantially to the standard Wi-Fi local network broadband is 100-300 feet. Also unlike Wi-Fi, the data rates for Wimax are so heavily supported that there exists very little chance of interference. Wimax maybe the technology for the future of 4G wireless internet, however as a young technology there are still some processes that you should know about preparing yourself for the product.

 

One of the biggest steps towards revolutionizing Wimax technology is the process of certification. Certification becomes a complex process in the case of Wimax because of the issue of interoperability within vendors. The alliance that Wimax promises with Wi-Fi is great for guarantying interoperability with some products, yet it has also required a constant expansion of the number of profiles and different functions which has already taken over five years to establish. Not all Wimax products interoperate with each other.

 

If products have already been certified within the first wave they have a more limited set of tests. As the waves of testing continue they have more profiles and functionalities added. What happens is that a product is tested during the first wave and another product tested during the second wave they will be limited to the features available only during the first wave. In this case additional software upgrades will be necessary to ensure interoperability. What can potentially cause a problem is if that some products might not have been certified during the initial wave and as a result they would have to re-submit their products during later waves which can be a hassle and expensive. For this reason the most important thing to take into account as a consumer is that you will need to pay attention to the type of certification a product has received to make sure it includes features you might be interested in.

 

The certification may cause some doubts and confusion, yet once you are able to connect your portable laptop to the stock market information, or your home e-mail account you will find it worth it to go the leap forward with 4G wireless provided by Wimax technology. You also might as well ride the first wave as it cruises into the internet future.

WiMax is new technology mobile computing system.it work like WiFi but at higher speed for great distance and for greater number of users.WiMax is is the next generation of Wireless technology designed to enable high speed .moble internet acces to the widest array of access to the widest array of devices including notebook,PC’s,Haandsets,Smart phone,and consumer electronic such as gaming devices,camcorder,music player,amd more.

WiMax is operates on 802.16 standard define by IEEE (Institute of electrical and electronics).IEEE 802.16 standard known as WMAN (Wireless Metropolitian Area Network).

WiMax can provide broadband Wireless access (BWA) upto 30miles (50km) for fixes station,3 to 10 miles (5 to 15km)for mobile station,while WiFi WLAN standard is limited in most CAses to only 100 to 300 feet (30 to 100 meter).the IEEE Wireless standard has a range of upto 30 miles and can deliver broadband at round 75 megabites/secthis is 20 times batter then any wifi connection.

WiMax is new technology so some compnies is working on Wimax.they are trying to develop Wimax chipset.WiMax is not yet as commercialized as as WiFi, but lot of work going on in WiMax market.it will going to usefull for voice and video data.by WiMax we can send voice and video data at very faster rate also we can make video call at faster rate.we are waiting for WiMax phone,gaming devices,consumer guds,music player  and many other devices.it will provide as more comfert and it will change our lifestyle too so keep waiting for it

WiMAX has generated a lot of interest in India. Due to limited 3G spectrum and low broadband penetration, India is expected to be a key growth market for the technology. Many industry players believe that the allocation of broadband wireless access (BWA) spectrum to private sector operators, expected in 2Q10, will open up attractive opportunities for the technology in the country. However, our analysis suggests that WiMAX will only serve a niche market rather than dominating the field.

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Table of Contents : Executive summary In a nutshell Key messages High-growth potential for broadband services due to pent-up demand 3G and fixed broadband are not sufficient to meet demand End-user limitations will make mass WiMAX penetration difficult Spectrum availability also limits the potential Restrictions on voice services make the business case unattractive view A medium-term opportunity for operators Despite 16e deployment, WiMAX is likely to remain a fixed wireless broadband service Affluent consumers and SMEs are the only viable customer segments Rural deployment is dependent on government aid Tata, Reliance, and Sify are likely to remain the leading WiMAX operators Setting the stage Current state of play A complement or a competitor? WiMAX drivers and challenges in India Pent-up demand for broadband Low broadband penetration Government support to increase broadband penetration Good economic growth with promising prospects Inadequate alternatives Challenging deployment of fixed broadband networks Limited availability of 3G spectrum End-user limitations Low computer penetration Challenging per-subscriber economics Scale disadvantages Waning vendor support Limited success in other global markets Regulatory hurdles BWA spectrum (2.3GHz) availability Restrictions to offer voice services Future outlook Focus on maximizing medium-term opportunities Products and services Preference for 16e over 16d in the future Likely to remain a fixed wireless broadband service Limited advantage of nomadicity Broadband access may be the only “killer app” Target customer segments Viable for SMEs and affluent consumers in large and medium-sized cities Launch in rural areas only with government aid Case studies BSNL Franchisee model for urban areas The government-funded rural expansion Services and pricing strategy Tata Communications Activities and success to date Current offerings and pricing strategy Future expansion plans Sify Broadband Company background Current WiMAX offering Reliance Communications Activities to date Current WiMAX offerings Aircel Company background Current WiMAX offering List of Tables Table 1: BSNL WiMAX packages for business customers Table 2: BSNL WiMAX packages for residential customers Table 3: Tata Communications WiMAX packages Table 4: Sify unlimited usage plans Table 5: Sify unlimited night usage plans Table 6: Sify limited usage plans Table 7: Reliance unlimited usage plans Table 8: Reliance limited usage plans

 

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