Users' questions

Is WiMAX still available?

Is WiMAX still available?

WiMAX is alive and well, but currently living in the shadow of LTE. It is a great wireless technology that has found its own niche. It could really become an alternative technology for the Internet of Things (IoT) as that movement comes into its own.

How can I get WiMAX connection?

What do I need to get WiMAX connection? You will need your desktop or laptop computer with Ethernet card and the wireless device i.e. CPE (Customer Premise Equipment). CPE can be purchased from BSNL or can be provided on monthly rent as you apply for WiMAX connection.

What is WiMAX Internet service?

A WiMax Internet is a broadband connection providing high-speed bandwidth delivered wirelessly from the service provider to a location. WiMax Internet service is also known as 4G, WiMax Broadband, WiMax VOIP, WiMax VPN, Fixed Wireless Data, Fixed Wireless Broadband, or Fixed Wireless Internet.

Can WiMAX be used as WIFI?

WiMax can be used to provide internet services such as mobile data and WiFi spots. Wifi is defined under IEEE 802.11x standards where x stands for various WiFi versions.

Is WiMAX a 4G?

Along with a competing standard called “LTE,” WiMax, short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, represents 4G or the “fourth generation” of wireless Internet. The new technology is similar to Wi-Fi in that it allows users to connect to the Internet without wires.

What is WiMAX range?

WiFi’s range is about 100 feet (30 m). WiMAX will blanket a radius of 30 miles (50 km) with wireless access. The increased range is due to the frequencies used and the power of the transmitter.

Is WiMAX and Wifi same?

Wifi and WiMax are used to create wireless network connections. Wifi is used to create small networks and used to connect printers, conmputers, gaming consoles. WiMax uses spectrum to deliver connection to network. WiMax is used to provide internet services such as Mobile Data and hotspots.

Is WiMAX and Wi-Fi same?

Is WiMAX faster than LTE?

To start with, the basic technical difference comes from the bandwidth LTE-A uses upto 100 MHz while WiMAX (802.16m) has max. 40 MHz bandwidth to its disposal. Both are based on flat-ip architecture. LTE-A can handle mobility speeds upto 450-500 Km/Hr (max), while 802.16m can support speeds upto 120 Km/hr.

Is LTE better than WiMAX?

Long Term Evolution (LTE) refers to a a path followed to achieve 4G speed. It is a standard for wireless data transmission means it is behind 4G which is used worldwide for transferring data over cellular networks….Difference between WiMax and LTE :

S.No. WIMAX LTE
08. It mostly provides fixed bandwidth. It mostly provides flexible bandwidth.

Is WiMAX better than WiFi?

With regards to Speed, Broadband Wifi 802.11N is actually faster than Wimax 802.16e. For the Wimax Standard 802.16e, they are talking about 70 Mbps. So Wimax is actually slower than Broadband Wifi. On the other hand Wimax 802.16e is ready today with a range of 40 Miles.

How is WiMAX used in a wireless hotspot?

In addition, WiMAX provides an ideal wireless backhaul technology to connect 802.11 wireless LANs and commercial hotspots with the Internet. The WiMAX-based solution is set up and deployed like cellular systems using base stations that service a radius of several miles/kilometers.

How can I find out if I have WiMAX Express?

Use the zip search and check with WiMAX Express directly to verify availability. Whether WiMAX Express is your internet provider or you use a different provider, the speed test below can show key statistics about your internet connection.

Where can I get unlimited WiMAX Internet access?

Instead of hopping from one hot spot to another, WiMAX-enabled users could have Internet access anywhere within 30 miles of the WiMAX base station. These companies might offer unlimited access for a monthly fee or a “pay as you go” plan that charges on a per-minute or per-hour basis.

What kind of services can WiMAX be used for?

WiMAX supports ATM, IPv4, IPv6, Ethernet, and VLAN services. So, it can provide a rich choice of service possibilities to voice and data network service providers. In addition, WiMAX provides an ideal wireless backhaul technology to connect 802.11 wireless LANs and commercial hotspots with the Internet.