12 June 2008

WiMAX Appeals To Consumers

WiMAX provides the right mix of features and pricing to appeal to consumers, according to a study.

Business users on the other hand will provide more of a challenge to WiMAX operators, primarily based on the business users need for ubiquitous coverage, according to a survey by market research company In-Stat.

“While early WiMAX network coverage will not be as large as 3G cellular, it will be adequate to appeal to consumers,” explained Daryl Schoolar, an analyst for In-Stat.

Survey respondents reported increased usage of public wireless broadband between 2006 and 2007, with expectations for further increases in 2008.