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News Release from: Juniper Research
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Fixed WiMAX to grow along with mobile
A new report predicts that the number of Fixed WiMAX subscribers will grow from 1.3 million in 2006 to 8.5 million in 2011.
A new report from Juniper Research predicts that the number of Fixed WiMAX subscribers will grow from 1.3 million in 2006 to 8.5 million in 2011 However, the advent of certified Mobile WiMAX equipment in 2007 will lead to many subscribers adopting Mobile WiMAX instead of Fixed WiMAX
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Fixed WiMAX is expected to primarily serve as a last mile connection for fixed wireless broadband access to homes and businesses.
There are also plans for it to be used as a backhaul solution for cellular, Wi-Fi mesh and Wi-Fi hotspot networks.
The initial growth for Fixed WiMAX is expected to occur largely in developed regions due to the high number of pre-Fixed WiMAX installations.
But in due course countries/regions in the developing world like China, India and South America, will see a larger growth due to low broadband penetration levels.
The report features country level forecasts with a breakdown between developing and developed regions.
According to the author of the report, Aditya Kaul: "The current activity and interest levels in the market suggest that the next 2-3 years will see a healthy adoption of Fixed WiMAX.
On the other hand, Mobile WiMAX seems to be on track for an early release in 2007, which brings with it a superior standard, a fixed wireless option and an immense value add in mobility, making them complimentary as well as competitive solutions".
Other highlights and findings of the report include: the market for Fixed WiMAX equipment, which includes basestation and CPE, is forecast to grow from $597 million in 2006 to $1.4 billion in 2011; the market for Fixed WiMAX services will see voice services taking a limited share of 11% of the total market in 2011, the rest of which will dominated by data services; and developed regions will see a larger focus on SME adoption, whereas the developing world will focus on residential users.
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