What is Wi-MAX and Why Does it Matter?
Wi-MAX hs the potential to radically change data transfer, which comprises everything apart from voice and text messages. Wi-MAX is signficantly faster than the 2G and 3G systems. Wi-Max represents a new class of data transfer. In the United States Sprint has only recently launched Wi-MAX services in seven metropolitan areas across New York and California, Oregon and Washington. The opportunity to deliver Wi-MAX in China in the same time frame that it is delivered in the United States gives China Wi-MAX a crucial advantage. Businesses are anticipated to be able to leverage increased speeds of up to 200 – 500% faster with Wi-MAX. The ability to handle both 3G and 4G seamlessly is crucial for applications such as video conferencing, video surveillance, Voice over IP, with advanced speeds, features and at a reduced cost. Russia has 3G technology. With the recent implementation of 4G an addition of 400,000 subscribers were added within six months. The vast potential in terms of the scale o