WiMAX Standards
WiMAX Standards and Interoperability
The mobile WiMAX standard, IEEE* 802.16e, is a single, worldwide standard that will cover fixed, portable and mobile deployments. Designed to facilitate economies of scale, lower network implementation costs, provide interoperability, while enabling device compatibility, WiMAX is the next open standards-based step in our wireless evolution.
The WiMAX Forum®
The WiMAX Forum® is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE 802.16/ETSI HiperMAN standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the introduction of these systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum CertifiedTM products are fully interoperable and support broadband fixed, portable and mobile services. Along these lines, the WiMAX Forum works closely with service providers and regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet customer and government requirements.
Members
Worldmax is a member of the WiMAX Forum®. The forum has more than 522 members comprising the majority of operators, component and equipment companies in the communications ecosystem.
For more information please visit: www.wimaxforum.org