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Home: About DSL
 What is DSL?
How
does DSL Work?
The Technology Behind DSL
Types of DSL: ADSL and SDSL
Pros
& Cons of DSL
How
Fast is DSL?
DSL
vs Dial-Up
DSL
vs Cable Internet
Broadband Internet
Broadband
Info
Various Broadband
Types
Mobile Broadband
Mobile Broadband
Info
Advantages of Mobile Broadband
3G Mobile Internet
HSDPA - Mobile Internet
in UK
Wireless
Broadband
WiMAX
Wireless Broadband
Satellite
Broadband
Types of Satellite Broadband
Pros
& Cons of Satellite Broadband
How to
Choose ISP?
Frequently
Asked Questions
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WiMAX
Wireless Broadband
WiMAX (Worldwide
interoperability for Microwave Access) enables a state of Hyperconnectivity,
where any device that can be connected to the Internet, will be connected to.
It
is
a new technology that delivers high-speed wireless
internet access over large coverage areas. This
technology is 3 - 5 times faster and 5 times more cost effective
than existing 3G technologies. It bridges broadband access for
both residential and commercial users, allowing them to surf the
Internet anywhere, anytime.
WiMAX utilizes Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
(OFDM), the most efficient wireless access
technology and the key enabler of all future wireless systems.
Types of WiMAX
There are two types of WiMAX: Fixed and Mobile.
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Fixed WiMAX - based on IEEE 802.16-2004 standard
Suitable for delivering wireless last mile access for fixed
broadband services, like DSL or cable modem service.
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Mobile WiMAX - based on IEEE 802.16-2005 standard
For both fixed and mobile applications with improved
performance and capacity while adding full mobility.
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