The Business of WiMAX

Part One: Understanding WiMAX.

1. Introduction.

1.1 Wireless Communication: Any Time and Any Place.

1.2 Wireless Networks.

1.3 Wireless Technologies.

1.4 Third-Generation Mobile Systems.

1.5 WLAN.

1.6 WiMAX.

1.7 What Next: 4G.

2. WiMAX In-Depth.

2.1 WiMAX: BROADBAND WIRELESS ACCESS.

2.2 WiMAX Revolution.

2.3 WiMAX: Working.

2.4 WiMAX: Building Blocks.

2.5 WiMAX Technology.

2.6 WiMAX Standards.

2.7 WiMAX ForumTM.

2.8 WiMAX: Regulation.

2.9 WiMAX Rollout.

3. WiMAX Hype.

3.1 The Confusion(s).

3.2 The ‘‘Ahaa(S)’’.

3.3 The ‘‘Why(S)’’.

3.4 The ‘‘OOP(S)’’.

Part Two: WiMAX Effect.

4. WiMAX Solutions.

4.1 LOS.

4.2 Benefits of NLOS.

4.3 Self-install CPE.

4.4 Nomad, Portable and Mobile Deployment.

4.5 Nomadicity and Portability.

4.6 Mobility.

4.7 Spectrum.

4.8 Licensed Spectrum.

4.9 License Exempt.

5. WiMAX Applications.

5.1 Metropolitan-Area Networks.

5.2 Last-Mile High-Speed Internet Access or Wireless DSL.

5.3 Backhaul.

5.4 The Rural Broadband Problem.

5.5 3 V’s: VoIP, VPLS AND VIDEO.

6. WiMAX Impact.

6.1 Broadband for Masses.

6.2 Affordable Broadband.

6.3 Moore Meets Marconi: Wireless Applications.

6.4 Expanding Competition: WiMAX.

6.5 Get Ready For Disruption.

6.6 Catalyst to Economic Growth.

6.7 The Road Ahead.

Part Three: WiMAX Business.

7. WiMAX Markets.

7.1 Market Dynamics.

7.2 Market Types.

7.3 Market Segment.

7.4 Market Structure.

8. Economics of WiMAX.

8.1 Why Wireless?

8.2 When is Wireless Right?

8.3 The Economic Analysis.

8.4 The Business Case for WiMAX.

8.5 Business Considerations.

8.6 WiMAX Business Models.

9. WiMAX Opportunity.

9.1 Broadband Wireless Trends: Building Momentum.

Part Four: WiMAX Strategy.

10. Strategy to Succeed: Service Providers.

10.1 Understanding Diversity: Service Providers.

10.2 Strategy Development.

10.3 Wireline Carriers.

10.4 New Entrants.

10.5 Alternative Carriers.

10.6 Cellular and Mobile Service Providers.

10.7 New Revenue Opportunities.

10.8 Value Added Services – The Business Imperative.

10.9 Recommendation.

11. Strategy to Succeed: Equipment Vendors.

11.1 WiMAX VALUE CHAIN.

11.2 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).

11.3 Chip Manufacturers.

11.4 Dynamics of Value Chain.

11.5 Recommendations.

12. Strategy to Succeed: Government and Regulators.

12.1 Making More Spectrum Available.

12.2 Ideal Framework for Spectrum Allocation.

12.3 Reducing Legacy Regulation.

12.4 Governments Can Make Positive Impact.

12.5 Recommendations.

13. Strategy to Succeed: Users and Investors.

13.1 Wireless – Investment Picks Up.

13.2 BWA: Industry Matures.

13.3 WiMAX: Bubble or Lifetime Opportunity.

13.4 Recommendations.

Appendices.

A1: WiMAX Certification Process.

Abstract Test Suite Process.

A2: WiBro.

A3: Proprietary BWA Systems.

Arraycomm.

Flarion.

IP Wireless.

Navini.

Conclusion.

Glossary.

Bibliography.

Index.