Fixed Operators Will Lead WiMAX Adoption Says Pyramid Research -- WiMAX will revolutionize the fixed wireless broadband (FWB) market as expected, but it will be primarily a solution for fixed carriers argues Pyramid Research�s new report, �Positioning WiMAX: How WiMAX Stands Up To DSL, Cable, Wi-Fi and 3G.� A survey from the report revealed that industry players expect WiMAX to be deployed largely by fixed operators and ISPs to provide backhaul and high-speed internet access. Respondents are also optimistic about WiMAX�s future potential as a mobile solution. Pyramid forecasts total WiMAX subscribers to reach 10.9m by 2009 with the majority on 802.16d networks, but 802.16e subscribers will exhibit a 64% CAGR from 2009-2012."
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