The U.N. telecommunications agency approved WiMax (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) as a global standard for mobile devices.
"Unlike Wi-Fi, this mobile Internet technology can hand off a signal from antenna to antenna, thus allowing a device to hold a connection while in motion," IHT said. "WiMax, also called by the name of its reference number, IEEE 802.16, potentially can move data at 70 megabits a second across 65 kilometers, or 40 miles. Current fixed-line broadband connections have speeds of around two megabits a second."
WiMax technology offers the possibility of broadband communications over long distances (up to 40 miles, 65 km.)
WiMax To Be Global Standard For Mobile Devices
WiMax To Be Global Standard For Mobile Devices
Trend Themes
1. Wimax Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing WiMax technology in mobile devices to enable broadband communications over long distances.
2. Mobile Internet - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging the ability of WiMax to hand off signals while in motion, enabling seamless mobile Internet connectivity.
3. High-speed Data Transfer - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploiting the capability of WiMax to move data at 70 megabits a second, significantly surpassing current fixed-line broadband speeds.
Industry Implications
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2. Mobile Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating WiMax technology into mobile devices to enable faster and more reliable mobile Internet access.
3. Broadband Providers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering WiMax-powered broadband connections as an alternative to traditional fixed-line broadband, providing higher speeds and longer range.