WiMAX

According to the WiMAX forum, the group's aim is to promote and certify compatibility and interoperability of devices based on the 802.16 specification, and to develop such devices for the marketplace. WiMAX is expected to provide about 10 megabits per second of upload and download, at a distance of 10 kilometers from a base station.

In May of 2008, Sprint and Clearwire announced that they would be combining their WiMax businesses, creating a new mobile broadband company. Intel, Google, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks combined to invest $3.2 billion dollars in the venture. The announcement followed years of delays in Sprint's effort to roll out Xohm, a mobile WiMax network in the United States.

Getting started with WiMAX

To explore how WiMAX is used in the enterprise, here is an additional resource:
WiMAX tutorial: Learn more about WiMAX technology, applications and terminology. The tutorial also provides an overview of WiMAX services, performance, security and devices.

Read more about WiMAX: - Paul DeBeasi writes more about what WiMax is and how it works at SearchMobileComputing.com. - Jeffrey G. Andrews writes about WiMax in depth in his book, "Fundamentals of WiMax." - The WiMAX Forum has more information about the organization and the 802.16 standards. - SearchMobileComputing offers a Shoreline Weekly column called "Another wireless standard? Oh MAN!" - The Inquirer explains the technology in their article, "WiMAX set to overshadow wi-fi."

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