Published 20.01.2010
WiMAX was seen both as complementary broadband to expand the tier-1 operators’ network capacity and as having the potential to be used for disruptive business models compared to the established 3GPP technologies. After four years the reality is different than the forecasted scenarios. WiMAX has not established itself globally with the scale and impact so many had predicted. After all the hype and discussions about WiMAX vs LTE, the time is now to look for ways to grow a larger ecosystem for WiMAX and reach economies of scale. Without this, WiMAX might be seen as a failed bet and establish itself indefinitely as a niche technology. Only robust business models, based on the capabilities of the technology and on market realities can overcome this and bring back some of the momentum seen before the end of 2007.

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