Airports Choose WiMAX
With all the hype surrounding LTE, many people may come to the conclusion that WiMAX technology is fading, but this is not the case. While headlines talk about operators flipping from WiMAX to LTE, the WiMAX market is still on a growth trajectory. Major vendors have been focusing on publicizing their expertise in LTE, but they are still doing a lot of business in WiMAX which is currently used in more than 30 networks world wide including big operators like Clearwire /Sprint KT in Korea and UQ Communications in Japan.
There is a co-existence between LTE and WiMAX, yet the role of WiMAX is changing as it expands into vertical market growth opportunities. One of these areas that is poised for significant growth is airport ground communications, with the US FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency both choosing WiMAX to run their terrestrial airport communications services.