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Abstract
This paper discusses WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access), an emergent broadband wireless technology, and examines its suitability to developing countries. Previous technologies have not fulfilled the promise of increasing connectivity in developing countries, largely due to the high-cost of the technologies and the unsuitability of the technologies to local conditions. WiMAX has emerged as a genuine contender to fill the connectivity gap in developing countries. In this paper we discuss the characteristics of the technology, outline how it can be used to enhance community connectivity and identify some of the issues surrounding WiMAX deployments. We also discuss the implications of WiMAX for ICT for development research.
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Acknowledgement
The work described in this paper is based on the results of a European Commission Seventh Framework Programme project. Apart from this, the European Commission has no responsibility for the content of this paper.
Notes
Lower frequencies (such as 2.4 GHz) have greater capacity to overcome obstacles.