To the WiMAX On the go or standing still, WiMAX moves your data fast.

By Amanda C. Kooser • Dec 1, 2007

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Now that we're all used to the localized wireless of Wi-Fi, it's time to get friendly with the wide coverage of WiMAX technology. WiMAX has the potential to bring wireless broadband to the masses, and it's already up and running in some major cities like San Francisco, Chicago and New York City. There are two major applications for WiMAX: fixed and mobile. Fixed WiMAX is positioned to compete with DSL and cable. Mobile WiMAX can provide cellularlike service and enable mobile data applications for smartphones, laptops and other portable devices.

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