WiMAX Innovation (Blog 2)

WiMAX, also known as WirelessMAN, is literally the future of telecommunication and at the forefront of how internet, cell phone, and television users collect and share data and information. WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. In short, it is the newest form of wireless data transmission; WiMAX has the ability to store and transport just as much information at similar speeds to cable and DSL, however its true beauty and innovation is in:

1. It is obviously wireless.
2. This wireless way of communication does not sacrifice broadband width ability or speed.
3. This wireless network can stretch much, much further than other known applications or systems.

Recently, international police forces and news stations have begun using WiMAX to communicate among stations and individuals in the field. Whether it’s the instantaneous ability for a news reporter to film something directly onto our televisions through their news network, or for a cop to film a hostage situation directly to SWAT so they can prepare while being transported to the site, WiMAX is all the innovation we need.

While the success WiMAX has already achieved is great, the majority of it is from international sources. The fact is, the US is completely behind on wireless innovation, and some of that may be due to having invested heavily in other technology that is already obsolete compared to WiMAX. Currently, Pakistan is the world leader in technology innovation regarding WiMAX thanks to Motorola.

While WiMAX has been highly successful in foreign countries, part of that is due to individual private companies such as Motorola enacting it. In my opinion, low profile foreign countries are the perfect way to try out expensive equipment such as WiMAX. Motorola currently has WiMAX systems in Brazil, Mexico, its center in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and has started work on other multiple places throughout the world.

As previously stated about England using WiMAX for its police and news stations, Motorola has obviously started to sell packages of the system to individuals as well as private contractors/companies. While private individuals (cell phones) would create the most money for Motorola on its WiMAX system, I believe its initial future is in private companies. If WiMAX can put its time, effort, money, and ability into perfecting large money producing systems for companies and private sectors such as police, fire fighter, or news stations, then individual consumers are sure to follow.

With success in private companies, WiMAX will definitely be able to bring its product over to America on a broader range with help from cell phone carriers such as Motorola or AT&T. As soon as consumers see the importance and usefulness of WiMAX’s broad communication abilities, business people alone will not be able to survive without it. As a few sources have stated online, WiMAX is the last great telecommunication innovation.

links:

http://4g-wirelessevolution.tmcnet.com/topics/4g-wirelessevolution/articles/46004-wimax-will-america-catch-up.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wimax