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Competitive Assessment of Internet Trunking Solutions for WiMAX Services in Rural and Underserved Markets
Frost & Sullivan, Oct 2004
WiMAX: Opening Doors to New Markets
Worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) is making headlines world over with its significant contribution to the broadband Internet connectivity markets. WiMAX solutions will bring in new product offerings and a new set of technologies providing wireless last-mile broadband access in underserved and unserved areas. In developing countries where service opportunities are not hindered by existing competitive infrastructures, WiMAX providers are likely to gain an edge over competitors in terms of price and time to market.
This Frost & Sullivan research evaluates the potential market for WiMAX Internet connectivity services in underserved areas and draws a competitive assessment of trunking services over fiber optics, satellite, and broadband wireless technologies. Both qualitative and quantitative analyses are used to determine where each technology stands. The study also investigates the key drivers and challenges that influence the uptake of WiMAX in these markets.
New Satellite Broadband Opportunities to Benefit from WiMAX Expansion
Hybrid solutions, combining the strengths of satellite technology with the capabilities of WiMAX, are expected to bring in new satellite broadband opportunities, says the analyst of the research. Satellite broadband is currently struggling to overcome the slow uptake in the small office home office (SOHO) segments where direct access is often too expensive and/or qualitatively uninteresting. By addressing underserved areas more cost efficiently, WiMAX is expected to open up new doors for satellite broadband operators.
Large Cells Non-Line-of-Sight Wireless Internet Access: The Solution for Rural Areas
WiMAXs wide coverage and non-line-of-sight (NLOS) capacity makes it a particularly attractive solution for rural areas where wired broadband is not a viable alternative. NLOS wireless equipment not only increases the potential customer base, but also provides a true universal service within the region of deployment, eliminating shadow areas inherent in line-of-sight technologies. Moreover, indoor customer premise equipment allowed by NLOS technologies reduces the risk of damage and theft, which are serious issues in many regions of the world, notes the analyst.
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