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Parks Associates emphasizes two distinct value
propositions of WiMAX
WiMAX, often misrepresented as a single wireless standard, has multiple
implications for the telecommunications market and offers two major value
propositions, broadband access and nomadic/portable broadband, according
to Untethering
Broadband: WiMAX, 802.20, and Others. This new report from Parks
Associates argues that WiMAX must be put in the broad perspective of the
broadband wireless market in order to understand its likely development.
“Using the term WiMAX in a homogeneous fashion has created a lot of
hype and confusion in the industry,” according to
Yuanzhe (Michael) Cai, senior analyst with Parks Associates. “Going
forward, it is essential to distinguish between the two different flavors
of WiMAX, IEEE 802.16REVd (WiMAX will only promote the 256 OFDM PHY mode
when this standard is ratified later this year) and IEEE 802.16e (this
mobile extension will not be ratified until the second half of 2005), as
they appeal to different market segments. Calling the former Fixed WiMAX,
and the latter Nomadic WiMAX may help lessen the problem.”
802.16REVd, in its first stage of outdoor installation, benefits the
industry merely in the form of cost reduction, according to the report.
“Major service providers are unlikely to be intrigued until 802.16REVd
reaches the second stage of indoor installation with plug–and-play CPEs,”
Cai said. “Believe it or not, 802.16e is positioned to compete against
mobile broadband wireless technologies such as cellular, the proposed
802.20, and proprietary technologies.”
Untethering
Broadband: WiMAX, 802.20, and Others examines the next-generation
broadband wireless standards and technologies, including WiMAX, 802.20,
3GPP, and proprietary technologies. It profiles the major technology and
solution providers, provides consumer perspectives on mobile broadband
wireless solutions, identifies potential markets and service providers,
and forecasts industry growth for 802.16REVd, 802.16e, 802.20, and other
broadband wireless products.
For additional information on this report, please contact Parks
Associates at
sales@parksassociates.com or 972-490-1113 or visit
www.parksassociates.com.
About Parks Associates: Parks Associates is an
internationally recognized market research and consulting company specializing
in emerging consumer technology products and services. Founded in 1986, Parks
Associates creates research capital for companies ranging from Fortune 500 to
small start-ups through market reports, primary studies, consumer research,
custom research, workshops, executive conferences, and annual service
subscriptions.
The company's expertise includes new media, digital
entertainment and gaming, home networks, Internet and television services,
digital health, mobile applications and services, consumer electronics, and home
control systems and security.
Each year, Parks Associates hosts executive thought
leadership conferences CONNECTIONS™, with support from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®), and CONNECTIONS™ Europe. In addition, Parks
Associates produces the online publication Industry Insights in
conjunction with the CONNECTIONS™ Conference series.
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