US Consumers Favor WiMax Over Cellular Data Or Wi-Fi

In a head-to-head comparison survey, US consumer survey preferred preference for WiMAX over cellular data and Wi-Fi services.

The survey was carried out by market research company In-Stat. A group of 1,200 respondents were asked a series of questions about their interest in various wireless broadband services, with each service description based on what is currently or will soon be available per technology.

“While much of the WiMAX industry’s focus has been on ultra mobile devices, which still remains a few years away, these findings show there are real opportunities for WiMAX based on what it can deliver today ” said Daryl Schoolar, an analyst with In-Stat.

Over 50% of respondents said they would change their current home broadband provider for one that bundles wireless with a home broadband service.

In-Stat predicts WiMAX’s ability to support nomadic services with laptop cards and USB devices will become a reality this year. "Combining that nomadic ability, with its fixed capabilities will give WiMAX service providers a way to differentiate their broadband services from what is currently available", added Schoolar.