Face-off: 4G vs. WiMax vs. WiFi

Published: October 2006
30
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Author: Robert Crago

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Overview

Moving from 3G to 4G should simplify making applications available to mobile users because of the faster data rates. This will make the middleware used to adapt applications for the slower speed of wireless systems obsolete. The availability of a complete IP based service with the security of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to the mobile end-user will be a major benefit. The access to the network will be continuous.

The face off between 4G verses Wi-Fi verses WiMAX will be a globally adopted network of shared applications, resources and standards meeting a minimum delivery requirement of VoFi, broadband, and multimedia services to all 4G enabled end-users.

The best in performance will be the solution of choice. If WiMAX can gain a loyal customer base with revenue projections, the cellular companies will merger quickly with them.


Table of Contents

The Cellular Generational Roll-out Plan (1G to 4G)
Wi Fi / WiMAX Developments
WiFi, VoFi, WLAN and UMA Solutions
Developing 4G Standards
Conclusions

Tables and Illustrations
  • Table 1: A comparative analysis of 3G to 4G
  • Figure 1: The ultimate goal of 4G is to increase data rates along with mobility.
  • Table 2: Wireless Applications Compared (3G+4G, Wi-Fi and WiMAX)
  • Figure 2: Intel's vision for WiMAX deployment includes phases for fixed access, portability with simple mobility, and full mobility.
  • Figure 3: Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology allows dual-mode handsets, roaming between cellular networks, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth operating in an unlicensed spectrum.

Robert D. Crago NCE – Mr. Crago has been in the communications industry for over twenty years as a systems engineer, project manager and consultant to enterprise groups, telecommunications companies and vendors providing effective solutions.  Mr. Crago’s consulting practice provides clients with technology migration, consolidation and transformation planning, implementation and integration processes having a direct effect to the bottom-line.  Mr. Crago’s success has been in providing realistic ROIs to his clients.  Mr. Crago is available for consultation and custom research at Robert@MindCommerce.com


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