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WiMAX is a wireless digital communications system, also known as IEEE 802.16, that is intended for wireless “metropolitan area networks”.
WiMAX can provide broadband wireless access (BWA) up to 50km for fixed stations, and 5-15km for mobile stations.
In contrast, the WiFi/802.11 wireless local area network standard is limited in most cases to only 30-100 metres.
With WiMAX, WiFi-like data rates are easily supported, but the issue of interference is lessened. WiMAX operates on both licensed and non-licensed frequencies, providing a regulated environment and viable economic model for wireless carriers.
