With over 70% of India’s
population not having access to fixed line telephone services according to Maravedis
there are significant possibilities for WiMax in India.
The WiMax forum defines WiMax as a standards-based
technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an
alternative to cable and DSL. WiMAX with a range of up to 30 miles. The
technology is ideal for India
and explains why big telecoms companies like Nortel, Alcatel, BT and AT&T
are getting involved.
Source: Maravedis predicts WiMax subscribers to reach 13
million in India
by 2012
Source: WiMAX in India: Opening New Frontiers
Through Broadband Connectivity