What Is Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)?

WiMAX is the best thing to happen to your Internet since you started using it. Roll back to the time when the internet was nothing more than a few people doing stuff. Now it has blown up like a balloon that no one can live without. Do you know how you get those annoying pop-ups when trying to watch a video? Or how about when your phone keeps telling you there's no signal? WiMAX has solved those problems for you with a new world of unlimited possibilities for your mobile device. WiMAX essentially allows you to connect to the Internet anywhere in the world without any limitations or restrictions. It's like being able to take a plane anywhere in the world, but instead of having to deal with airport security and luggage restrictions, all you have to do is log onto your WiMAX network and start surfing! If you're unsure what WiMAX is, let's break it down. WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. Wireless Internet access allows ISPs and carriers to connect homes and offices without using physical wiring (copper, cable) to the customer's premises. It's often compared to Wi-Fi because they both have wireless Internet connectivity at their core. But their range and reliability make them complementary technologies: WiMAX has a more extensive coverage than Wi-Fi and is better suited for large metropolitan areas where many people use it at once; meanwhile, Wi-Fi is more local. As it uses an unlicensed spectrum, Wi-Fi best complements other forms of Internet access—like DSL or cable—that require physical wiring into your home or office. In contrast, WiMAX service providers usually provide the customer with a WiMAX subscriber unit (which connects to the provider's network), so you can get Wi-Fi access from anywhere within range.