This story reflects a recent Pioneer study that looks at the effects of upcoming fixed-wireless
technology like WiMAX and how this will compete with established 3G (and upcoming 4G) networks. We've said
before that WiMAX has the potential to become a very
disruptive force in the wireless voice and data industry. It's hard to believe that the mobile operators would let
anything come in the way of the cellular-based networks they've spent a decade building and
tens of billions creating and upgrading. Doesn't matter. Customers are smarter than you think and if
there is a superior alternative, well then, you know.This report states that will all factors considered, WiMAX will become a very complementary technology and market force, but will not heavily compete or disrupt existing and new 3G networks any time soon, which I agree with. Things have to be proven in the WiMAX space and this takes oodles of time. But, come 2015, who knows what could happen.
