WiMAX

Updated: 09/12/2023 by Computer Hope

WiMAX, short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a wireless microwave MAN (metropolitan area network) technology that provides up to 1 Gbit/s as far as 30 miles away. Alternatively called IEEE 802.16, WiMAX is similar to Wi-Fi technology, except that it can provide higher data transfer rates. This causes some people to call it "Wi-Fi on steroids." It is also based on the IEEE 802.16 standard, whereas Wi-Fi is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard.

Now called Fixed WiMAX, the standard was originally published in 2001. WiMAX can provide Internet access across cities and countries using various devices for connectivity. It is a great option for those who cannot get broadband cable or DSL (digital subscriber line) access. It's also possible to use WiMAX for VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) phone calls and IPTV (Internet Protocol television) services.

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