Wireless Broadband
Many people are unaware of the new wireless technology including operators and service providers. This new wireless technology is about to revolutionize the broadband wireless market exploring new opportunities for both consumers and the business man. This new wireless technology is designed to provide access to the last location in the current network via. Air. One of the best features of wireless broadband is that it delivers maximum performance along with high connectivity and speed in comparison to cable modem, DSL, or T1. Let us look at the major features of the new wireless technology:
1. The amazing feature of wireless technology is that it can provide internet connection even in the areas where DSL or cable can't reach. This is the best feature of wireless broadband that distinguishes itself from other types of internet connections. 2. Another important feature is avoidance of unreasonable installation costs. 3. Also, the new wireless technology avoids any issues that might be caused by conventional wired internet connections. Providing a wired broadband connection to a currently underserved area through cable or DSL can be a time-consuming, expensive process, with the result that a surprisingly large number of areas in the US and throughout the world do not have access to broadband connectivity. But, the wireless technology provides a flexible, cost-effective, standard based means of filling existing gaps in broadband coverage, and creating new forms of broadband services not envisioned in a "wired" world or beyond the capacity of "wired" world. Practical limitations prevent cable and DSL technologies from reaching many potential Broadband customers. Traditional DSL can only reach about 18,000 feet (3 miles) from the central office switch, and this limitation means that many urban and suburban locations may not be served by DSL connections. Cable also has its limitations. Many older cable networks have not been equipped to provide a return channel, and converting these networks to support high-speed broadband can be expensive. The cost of deploying cable is also a significant deterrent to the extension of wired broadband service in areas with low subscriber density. The current generation of proprietary wireless systems is relatively expensive for mass deployments. But, if wireless technology is introduced with standards, it will be easier to achieve high speed with better quality and access. Standards are important for the wireless industry because they enable economies of scale that can bring down the cost of equipment, ensure interoperability, and reduce investment risk for operators. Standards also specify minimum performance criteria for equipment, enabling a common broadband wireless access baseline platform that equipment manufacturers can use as the foundation for ongoing innovations and faster time to- market. With its broad industry support, the 802.16 standard lets device manufacturers and solutions vendors do what they do best, achieving overall price/performance improvements and opening mass-market opportunities that can't be equaled by proprietary approaches. Therefore, Wireless Internet technology based on IEEE 802.16 standard is also a natural choice for underserved rural and outlying areas with low population density. In such areas, local utilities and governments work together with a local Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) to deliver service. |