WiMAXbased

WiMAX-based refers to technology, equipment, or services that rely on WiMAX, the wireless broadband standard built on IEEE 802.16. WiMAX enables high-speed wireless access over relatively wide areas, intended to serve both fixed and mobile subscribers without the need for extensive wired infrastructure. The term is used to describe networks, devices, and solutions designed around WiMAX technology.

The WiMAX standard originated to provide metropolitan-area broadband with scalable data rates and spectral efficiency. Early deployments used fixed WiMAX (802.16d/802.16-2004). Later, mobile WiMAX (802.16e-2005) introduced mobility, and ongoing evolutions culminated in 802.16m, marketed as WiMAX 2, with higher speeds and efficiency.

A typical WiMAX-based system consists of base stations that connect to subscribers via radio links and backhaul connections to core networks. The devices at the user end, such as customer premises equipment, can be installed in homes or enterprises. WiMAX supports TDD and FDD variants and multiple frequency bands, licensed by regulators in different regions.

Applications include rural or underserved area broadband, fixed wireless access for residences and businesses, public Wi-Fi backhaul, and as a part of wireless backhaul for mobile networks. The WiMAX Forum provides product certification to ensure interoperability between equipment from different vendors.

Since the mid-2010s, LTE and 5G have dominated mobile broadband markets in many regions, leading to reduced WiMAX deployments. Some regions maintain WiMAX-based networks for legacy services or specific use cases, while researchers continue to study the technology's performance and potential coexistence with other broadband standards.