Europe Ireland : WiMAX is a term coined to describe standard, interoperable implementations of IEEE 802.16 wireless networks, in a rather similar way to Wi-Fi being interoperable implementations of the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standard. Defined as Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, and is described by the WiMAX Forum as "a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL."

These days, WiMAX seems to be at the top of everyone’s watch list and has become one of the most anticipated developments in the telecommunications world. Expectations are high for WiMAX, with the technology ultimately promising to deliver metropolitan area mobile broadband. Fact or fiction? This report looks beyond this hype to uncover the true promise of WiMAX.

In an attempt to gauge industry players’ interest in WiMAX and understand their views, plans and concerns, the author conducted an online survey encompassing nearly 400 wireline and wireless operators and vendors. The author then followed up with in-depth operator interviews. The author compared these results to the results of our survey conducted roughly a year ago - analysing the changes in market perception of WiMax and the implications that these changes have for operators.

This report reassesses the viability of WiMax both regionally and globally, using in-depth case studies of innovators in the field to examine what works, and what doesn’t.

Key Questions Answered

What are the promises and shortcomings of WiMAX?
What factors will drive WIMAX deployments by operators?
Where will WiMAX be deployed?
Does WiMAX pose a threat to wireline broadband?
Does WIMAX pose a threat to 3G?
Which customer segments will be addressed by WiMAX?
Is WIMAX here to stay, or will it eventually peter out, like a number of other fixed wireless broadband technologies?
Target Audience

Operators

This report will help operators ascertain the potential and capabilities of WIMAX and whether they should launch it. For mobile operators, the report provides a comparison of realistic availability timeframes for various technologies, and analyzes the impact that WIMAX, HSDPA and CDMA 1xEV-DO. would have on each other. For fixed operators, the report benchmarks WIMAX against other fixed wireless broadband technologies.

Vendors

Should vendors bother with a WiMAX solution in their portfolio? This report helps ascertain where the WiMAX opportunity lies for vendors, and provides insights for product positioning, from WiMAX as a stand-alone solution to WiMAX as a complementary mobile/fixed broadband solution.

Financial Institutions

This report helps clear the fog surrounding the purportedly disruptive effect of WiMAX on existing service providers. Are investments safe, and what does WiMAX mean for service provider long term revenue? Does WiMAX extend the service provider addressable market? This report answers such questions, and sheds some light on potential winners and losers.

Content Outline:

1. WiMAX Promises and Shortcomings Reassessed
a. Why WiMAX?

b. Sizing WiMAX Up
i. Value Proposition
ii. Technology Performance
iii. Economics
iv. Time-to-Market

c. Roadblocks
i. Spectrum Licensing can Make or Break WiMAX
ii. Building the WiMAX Device Ecosystem
iii. The Strength of the 3G Lobby

d. The WiMAX Business Case: A Closer Look into Operator Deployments
i. WiMAX Activity By Country: Status, Viability, What Worked, What
Didn't
1. Africa/Middle East
2. Asia Pacific
3. Central and Eastern Europe
4. Western Europe
5. Latin America
6. North America

2. Operator Survey Results: Operators Reflect on WiMAX
a. Investment Plans, ROI Expectations

b. Business Outlook: Who, Where, When

c. WiMAX or 3G? Which do they Prefer and why?

3. How big is the WiMAX Opportunity?
a. Regional Forecasts of WiMAX adoption

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c44688

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