WiMAX (
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a family of
wireless communications standards initially designed to provide 30 to 40 megabit-per-second data rates, with the 2011 update providing up to 1 Gbit/s for fixed stations. The name "WiMAX" was created by the
WiMAX Forum, which was formed in June 2001 to promote conformity and interoperability of the standard. The forum describes WiMAX as "a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of
last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to
cable and
DSL".
IEEE 802.16m or WirelessMAN-Advanced is a candidate for the
4G, in competition with the
LTE Advanced standard.
