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WiMAX
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ALSO CALLED: 802.16, Mobile WiMAX, IEEE 802.16-2004, World Interoperability for Microwave Access, Fixed WiMAX, IEEE 802.16, 802.16-2004, IEEE 802.16-2005, and 802.16-2005
DEFINITION: WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a wireless industry coalition whose members organized to advance IEEE 802.16 standards for broadband wireless access (BWA) networks. WiMAX 802.16 technology is expected to enable multimedia
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WIMAX DEFINITION (continued):
applications with wireless connections. WiMax also has a range of up to 30 miles, presenting provider networks with a viable wireless last mile solution. WiMAX was formed in April 2001, in preparation for the original 802.16 specification published in December of that year. According to the WiMAX forum, the group's aim is to promote and certify compatibility and interoperability of devices based on the 802.16 specification, and to develop such devices for the marketplace. Members
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