Since the inception of WiMAX, mobile operators have wondered what it means for their existing mobile broadband services. This report looks at how 802.16e fits into the world of mobile operators. This report:

 

 1. Discusses the impact of IMT-2000 acceptance of 802.16e as a 3G technology

 2. Examines three mobile operators' strategies for WiMAX

 3. Provides device forecasts for both 802.16e and 3G

 4. Shows where 802.16e complements and threatens 3G

•     Introduction to Update

•     Where Does WiMAX Fit In?

•     IMT-2000

•     Greenfield Deployment

•     Data Boost Strategy

•     New Line of Business Strategy

•     802.16m

•     Forecast

•     Conclusion

 

•     Table 1. Worldwide Annual Shipments (in Thousands) for 3G Devices, 2007–2012

•     Table 2. Worldwide Annual Shipments (in Thousands) for 802.16e Devices, 2007–2012

 

•     Figure 1. WiMAX’s Position vis-à-vis Fixed and Mobile Broadband