The Definitive Guide to the Broadband Wireless Industry: WiMax, WiFi and 4G Cellular

Table of Contents

About the Authors

Wireless Broadband Services

"The WiMax Industry"

(Part One of Three)

• 1. Introduction
• 2. The Vendors Perspective - WiMax
  • a. Vendor Profiles
  • b. Specialized Vendors
• 3. The Sprint Verses Verizon WiMax Model
  • a. Key Features and Functions
  • b. Network Deployment Plans
• 4. The Clearwire WiMax Model
  • a. Key Features and Functions
  • b. Deployment Plans
• 5. The Korean, SK Telecom, Samsung WiMax Model
  • a. Key Features and Functions
  • b. Deployment Plans
• 6. ZTE- China' s WiMax Model
  • a. Key Features and Functions
  • b. Deployment Plans
• 7. Test & Certification - WiMax Products
  • a. WiMax Forum(tm)
  • b. Telecordia and Sprint Laboratories
• 8. Standards Impact - WiMax
  • a. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
  • b. International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
• 9. Costs Impact - WiMax
  • a. Terminal Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)
  • b. WiMax Infrastructure
• 10. Market Analysis
  • a. Estimated Subscriber Growth 2007-2012
  • b. US Internet Market Value Forecast 2006 - 2010
  • c. Handset Sales Comparison
  • d. Ecosystems
• 11. Technical References

"The Wi-Fi Industry"

(Part Two of Three)

• 1. Introduction
• 2. The Vendor' s Perspectives
  • a. Vendor Profiles
• 3. The Wi-Fi Model - Alverno Mobility
• 4. The Wi-Fi Model - T-Mobile Wi-Fi-Seattle (UMA)
• 5. The Wi-Fi Model - AT&T Enterprise Mobility
• 6. San Francisco and Santa Clara Wi-Fi Models
• 7. Test & Certification - Wi-Fi Products
  • a. Performance Testing Outlined
  • b. The Wi-Fi Alliance
  • C. CTIA Test and Certification
  • D. Tolly Group Test and Certification
• 8. Standards Impact - Wi-Fi
  • a. International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
  • b. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
• 9. Costs Impact - Wi-Fi
  • a. Terminal Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)
  • b. Infrastructure "Steps To A Successful Wireless Broadband
    • Network"
• 10. Market Analysis
  • a. Market Drivers and Revenue Forecasts
  • b. The Pros & Cons "Wi-Fi Profitability"
  • C. WiMAX & 4G Markets
• 11. Technical Reference "Face-Off 4G vs. WiMAX vs. Wi-Fi"

"The 4G Industry"

(Part Three of Three)

• 1. Introduction
• 2. 4G Overview
• 3. 4G Implementation & Methodologies
• 4. 4G Developments
  • a. 4G Service Applications
  • b. 4G Wireless Network Comparisons
• 5. Wi-Fi Developments
• 6. WiMAX Developments
• 7. Convergence, Consolidation and Compromise
• 8. 4G Vendor Ecosystems
  • a. Access Point Equipment - Base Station Revenue Forecasts
  • b. Handheld Phones, Chip Sets (Embedded) Forecasts
• 9. MVNO - The Driving Factor
  • a. The Successful MVNO Industry Sector
  • b. 4G MVNE Industry Sector
• 10. Market Analysis
  • a. Challenges
  • b. Advertising Revenue Forecasts
• 11. Conclusion

Summary and Conclusion