WiMAX Service Providers: A Technical and Market Study
This report begins with a technical overview of WiMAX and associated services. The technical discussion includes the architecture of WiMAX systems and standards, and the relationship between WiMAX and other technologies. The report then addresses WiMAX services and applications including VPN, VoIP, mobile voice, telemetry, entertainment services, VoIP-over-WiMAX, IPTV-over-WiMAX, services for Wireless service providers, and rural connectivity services. In addition, the report present information about services from the user prospective, and introduces WiMAX usage scenarios.
Contents
AbstractTable of Contents
Table of Figures
WiMAX General Overview
Introduction
Why WiMAX?
WiMAX Definition
WiMAX Services Technical Overview
WiMAX Architecture
Mesh Architecture
Overview
Advantages of Mesh Networks
Drawbacks of Mesh Architectures
Mesh Networking Applications
Mesh Network and WiMAX
Reliability and Security of Mesh WiMAX Networks
Challenge of Mesh WiMAX Network
Point to Consecutive Point
Point-to-Point
Point to Multiple Point
Standards
80216e-2005
WiMAX and Other Technologies
WiMAX against 3G
WIMAX and 3G
WiMAX as 3G Alternative
Challenges of Deploying WiMAX as 3G Alternative
3g Applications and Services Remain Convincing and are Still Needed
The Cost between WiMAX and 3G
WiMAX and 3G Integration
WIMAX and 2G
WIMAX and UMTS
WIMAX and WCDMA
WIMAX and HSPDA
WiMAX Application Services
Overview
WiMAX Applications & Services
Overview
DSL/Cable Modem Extension or Replacement
Mobile Internet
Backhaul Wireless Services
Optimized Hand-Over based Services
Supporting Residential and Rural Areas
Enhanced Content Delivery Services
Services for High Traffic Users
WiMAX Usage Scenarios
Public Networks Usage Scenarios
WSPs Access Network
Rural Connectivity
Private Networks Usage Scenarios
Backhaul
Definition
Driving Factors for WiMAX Backhaul
Applications of WiMAX Backhaul
Advantages of using WiMAX Backhaul
Last Mile
Definition
The Problem
WiMAX Solution
Large and Medium-size Enterprises
Application-Based WiMAX Services
Voice over IP (VoIP)
Overview
VoIP over WiMAX
VoIP over WiMAX Success
Large Coverage Area
Low Cost Applications and Services
High Speed Internet Infrastructure
VoIP Over WiMAX Ready Devices
VoIP Over Wi-Fi
Challenges of VoIP over WiMAX
Voice Quality
Security
VoIP over WiMAX Business Opportunities
WiMAX-Ready VPN and Transparent LAN
Mobile Voice
Mobile Voice as an Alternative to Cellular Phones
Cellular Backhaul
Wireless Backhaul
PolarIP WiMAX Cordless Phone Key Features
Telemetry
How WiMAX integrate with telemetry:
Telemetry Application
Aircraft Development Monitoring
Patient Monitoring
Environmental Conditions Monitoring
SCADA Systems
Remote Controlling
Traffic Control
Home Automation
Challenges of WiMAX of telemetry
Entertainment
IMS Services
WiMAX Gaming Device
WiMAX Plug and Play
WiMAX-plus-satellite-TV
WiMAX-based Media Streaming
IPTV and WiMAX
WiMAX Services from User Prospective
Residential Users
Business Users
Mobile Users (Mobile WiMAX Only)
WiMAX Services Market Definition
Overview of WiMAX Market
WiMAX in Developed Countries
USA
West Europe
Korea
WiMAX in Developing Country
Latin American and South American
China
WiMAX Services Ecosystem and Value Chain
WiMAX Service Providers Analysis - Who is doing what?
Sample WiMAX Service Providers in USA
Clearwire
Overview
Clearwire WiMAX Services
Comment on Clearwire Company
How fast company is growing?
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Company Revenue History
Opportunities
Combination with Sprint NexTel
Continuous Expansion towards Nationwide Network
Expectations in 2009
Threats
International Expected Credit Crisis
AT&T Telecom
History
Services
Wireline Services
Wireless Services
High-speed Internet and Video Investments
AT&T WiMAX
TDS
Overview
TDS WiMAX Services
Comment on TDS
Revenue History
How fast company is growing?
Comments on TDS Growth
Negative Growth
Towerstream Corporation
Overview
Towerstream WiMAX Services
Comment on TowerStream
Revenue History
How fast company is growing?
FairPoint Communications
Overview
FairPoint WiMAX Services
Comment on FairPoint Communicaions
Revenue History
How fast company is growing?
Sample WiMAX Service Providers in Europe
Clearwire Europe
Overview
Vodafone
Overview
Vodafone WiMAX Services
WiMAX Telecom
Overview
WiMAX Industrial Ecosystems
Factors that lead to Healthy WiMAX Ecosystem
Well-developed Standards
Cross-industry Cooperation
Widely Available Devices
Examples to WiMAX Ecosystems
Clearwire, Sprint and Friends
Overview
The Problem
The Solution
The Goal
Clearwire
Sprint
Intel
Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks
Sprint and Google
Google and Intel
WiMAX Global SWOT Analysis
Overview
Strengths
Well-Designed Protocol
Smart Antenna Technology
Supporting LOS and NLOS Connections
Stand-alone/Integrated Network Solution
High-Bandwidth/High Throughput
QoS Guarantee Mechanism
Interoperability
Multiband Support
Weaknesses
Security
Compatible between Fixed and Mobile WiMAX
Non-Clear Model
Opportunities
Opportunities in Developed Market
Combining Cellular and Broadband Networks
Extending Wi-Fi Capabilities
Applications and Services Development
Advertising Services
Opportunities in Developing Market
WiMAX as DSL Replacement
Last Mile Problem
Threats
Threats in Developed Market
Fixed WiMAX and DSL
Other Technologies
Threats in Developing Market
Government-Controlled WiMAX
Waiting for 3G Licenses
Effect of Low Density Population
WiMAX Services Market Predictions
Who will be the buyer?
Consumer-Wise Buyers
Developed Countries Buyers
Developing Countries Buyers
Business-Wise Buyers
Who will be the seller?
Better Planning
Better Services
Less Price
What can turn Market Upside Down?
Ecosystems Partnerships
International Expected Credit Crisis
WiMAX Market Forecasts
Overview
Mobile Carriers to Skipping 3G
Better Opportunity for IPTV
New Ecosystems
Games on Demand
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