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Trends
Thomas K. Thomas
High speed era Wi-Max offers higher data speeds of 1 mega bits per second. It will also enable operators to offer high-speed broadband access on lap tops or PCs and even mobile handsets with limited mobility features.
New Delhi , Oct. 3 Telecom operators are looking to Wi-Max as an alternative to third generation technologies in non-urban areas in a bid to cash in on the lower entry fee as proposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. While the minimum fee for Wi-Max has been set at Rs 2 crore per Circle, spectrum for 3G will not be available for less than Rs 15 crore as per the recommendations of the telecom regulator. Operators such as Airtel, Idea Cellular and Aircel are exploring the option of deploying Wi-Max, which is being touted to be a fourth generation technology, for offering wireless data services.
Higher data speed
Wi-Max also offers higher data speeds of 1 mega bits per second compared to 3G technologies which can go up to 700 (kilo bits per second) kbps. The cost of rolling out a Wi-Max network is also low compared to 3G. However, market watchers such as strategic analytics have sounded a word of caution on mobile Wi-Max. Standards for Wi-Max on mobile have not been developed fully and then there are issue related to handsets that are yet to be addressed.
Broadband access
But Wi-Max will enable operators to offer high-speed broadband access on computing devices such as lap top or a PC and even a mobile handset with limited mobility features. This can be used for making voice calls using the Internet Protocal just like one would use a skype or Yahoo Messenger to make voice calls although at much higher speeds from the existing system. Analysts said that Wi-Max could be the ideal solution for telecom operators wanting to offer data services in areas where it doesn't make economic sense to invest in a full fledged 3G network. "Operators might choose to restrict 3G roll-out to major cities in the initial phase and opt to use Wi-Max in Circle C and B cities," said a cellular operator.
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