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Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks: Opportunities & Illusions

Published by: Datacomm Research

Published: Dec. 17, 2003 - 84 Pages


Table of Contents


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Forecast
Key Conclusions


INTRODUCTION


CURRENT WIRELESS MAN MARKET
Overview
U.S. market
International market
Wireless MAN market drivers
Wireless MAN ecosystem


BUSINESS CONSIDERATIONS
Major applications
Cellular/PCS/UMTS backhaul
Private “metro Ethernet” networks
Wi-Fi hotspot backhaul
Rural/developing countries
Small/medium size business
Wireless DSL/cable modem
Market Segments
Operators
Large enterprises
SMEs
Mobile professionals
Consumer
Global frequency allocations
Licensed/unlicensed
Installation
Interoperability


TECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS
Near-LOS and non-LOS
OFDM technology
Point-to-point, point-to-multipoint
Wireless MAN standards
802.16/a/b/c/d/e
HIPERMAN
802.20
TD-CDMA
802.11
Motorola’s Canopy (DTSS technology)


FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
WiMax
3G backhaul demand
Wi-Fi hotspot backhaul demand
MMDS
China, India, and Indonesia
4G
Free space optics


THREATS, OPPORTUNITIES AND STRATEGIES
Service provider strategies
Equipment vendor strategies
Component provider strategies


VENDOR PROFILES
Equipment vendors
Airspan
AirXstream
Alcatel
Alvarion
Aperto Networks
BelAir Networks
Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Ensemble Communications Inc.
Ericsson Microwave Systems AB
Flarion Technologies
Harris Corp.
ioWave
IPWireless
MeshNetworks
Millennial Net, Inc.
Motorola
Navini Wireless
NextNet Wireless
Nokia
Orthogon Systems
Proxim Wireless Networks
Qualcomm
Radwin
Redline Communications Inc
SR Telecom
Stratex Networks, Inc.
Tropos Networks Inc.
VCom Inc.
Wi-LAN Inc.
Winova Wireless, Inc.
Terabeam
Chipsets and components
Advantech
Atheros Communications
Comtech AHA
Cushcraft Corporation
Engim
Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc.
Intel Corporation
Mitsubishi Electric Semiconductor
Provigent
SiWave Corporation
SI Works
TurboConcept
Wavesat Wireless Inc.
Service providers
Cometa Networks
Compliance Certification Services
NEWS IQ Inc
Nextwave Telecom
Teligent
Towerstream
Winstar Communications, L.L.C.


Tables


Table 1: Major wireless MAN applications

Table 2: Wireless MAN reality versus hype

Table 3: Comparison of leading wireless MAN technologies

Table 4: Wireless MAN ecosystem

Table 5: Classes of wireless MAN operators

Table 6: Advantages and disadvantages of OFDM technology

Table 7: WiMax Forum members


Figures


Figure 1: Forecasted wireless MAN hardware sales, worldwide, 2003-2007

Abstract

The market for wireless MAN equipment will exceed $5 billion by 2007. The leading applications will be 3G backhaul, metro Ethernet, and wireless DSL services. But the hype surrounding WiMax is creating confusion. This report provides a balanced assessment of the leading technologies and market segments. What's possible, what's likely, and what's hype? Essential reading for manufacturers and operators targeting fixed wireless broadband growth opportunities.

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