In-Stat reports WiMAX gaining momentum, but unlikely to threaten 3G in Asia-Pacific this decade.(MARKET INTELLIGENCE)

Wi-Max, December, 2006

Telecom providers have made significant efforts to compete with wireless 3G services with various broadband wireless technologies (BWA) in the Asia-Pacific market, reports In-Stat (http://www.in-stat.com). For at least another five years, however, BWA in the form of WiMAX is unlikely to pose a big threat to 3G, as it will take longer to mature, the high-tech market research firm says.

"Telecom providers introduced BWA technologies to tap into the wireless trend, accelerate wide market diffusion, and to provide consumers with an alternative or complementary value proposition," said Bryan Wang, In-Stat analyst. "However, a lack of standardization and interoperability issues has not augured well in adoption rates for most proprietary BWA technologies."

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