Which one is better WiMax or broadband?

What is the difference between WiMAX and Wi-Fi? WiMAX is the Next Generation of Wireless Broadband instead of “Wi-Fi”. It can connect you to the internet in faster speed and wider coverage compared to Wi-Fi that can only be connected on Hotspots like Hotels, Restaurants, Airports and Recreation Center etc.

Is BSNL WiMax good?

WiMax offers more coverage and better speed than the WiFi. Range of BSNL WiMax is maximum upto 15 Kilometer in Rural area and 4 Km in Urban area from the nearest BSNL WiMax tower. Data transfer speed of BSNL WiMax ranges from 512Kbps (64KBps) to 2 Mbps(256KBps). BSNL offers both Prepaid and Post Paid WiMax connection.

What is the maximum speed of a WiMax connection?

Under optimal conditions, WiMax offers data-transfer rates of up to 75 megabits per second (Mbps), which is superior to conventional cable-modem and DSL connections. However, the bandwidth must be split among multiple users and thus yields lower speeds in practice.

What is the reason for increased coverage range of WiMax over wi fi?

WiMAX will blanket a radius of 30 miles (50 km) with wireless access. The increased range is due to the frequencies used and the power of the transmitter.

Is BSNL WiMax still available?

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has decided to discontinue its wireless broadband service – WiMax – in three telecom circles – Kerala, Punjab and UP(East) with effect from 31st March 2020.

What are the advantages of WiMax compared with those of Wi-Fi?

It provides users a thrilling Internet browsing experience. WiMAX is the Next Generation Wireless Broadband instead of “Wi-Fi”. It can connect to the Internet in faster speed and wider coverage compared to Wi-Fi that can only be connected on Hotspots like Hotels, Restaurants, Airports and Recreation Center etc.

What is BSNL WiMax?

WiMax stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access and is a unique technology being deployed by BSNL for Wireless Broadband Internet Services. WiMAX technology provides fixed as well as fully mobile high speed wireless broadband connectivity along with roaming facility.

Is WiMAX still used in 2021?

WiMAX, an IEEE standard (802.16) is now known primarily as a last mile, fixed wireless access technology to be used for internet access where it competes with cable and DSL. WiMAX is still available, but mostly outside the U.S. For more updates, go to the WiMAX Forum at www.wimaxforum.org.

Is WiMAX cheaper than WiFi?

2.2 IEEE 802.16 (WiMAX) WiMAX is gaining popularity as a technology which delivers carrier-class, high speed wireless broadband at a much lower cost while covering large distance than Wi-Fi (Cam-Winget, et al., 2003).

Why is WiMAX not successful?

Another possible reason for WiMax’s failure was compatibility. WiMax on the other hand was a brand new technology, and mobile operators who had already spend huge sums of money on 3G networks, were wary of investing heavily in a brand new technology. Most decided to wait until LTE was ready.