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Sprint and Clearwire (News - Alert) caused a bit of a panic for some when they announced the end of their proposed WiMAX partnership. Those in the industry who had been hoping that WiMAX would facilitate machine-to-machine (M2M) communications in the future view this slip as an end to this possibility. ABI Research (News - Alert) reports that there is no need to get nervous.
In a recent press release, Philip Solis, ABI Research’s chief WiMAX analyst, noted, “At present, both companies are continuing with their own mobile WiMAX (News - Alert) networks, with various options still open.” The firm’s faith in the potential of WiMAX to re-shape the global telecommunications industry remains unshaken, and the same applies to its M2M potential.
“The breakdown of the Sprint (News - Alert)-Clearwire deal may have some near-term effect in retarding WiMAX in general,” adds senior M2M analyst Sam Lucero in a Monday statement.
“But, we believe that Sprint and Clearwire are both going to deploy their networks, that WiMAX is going to be a significant 4G technology in general, and that unless it drops WiMAX altogether, Sprint in particular is committed to WiMAX as its M2M technology of choice.”
WiMAX is seen as a logical choice for M2M due to its spectral efficiency, greater even than that of EVDO, Sprint’s CDMA technology. As far as M2M points currently in existence that are enabled and in need of infrastructure support, carriers will find M2M more economically feasible through WiMAX than over CDMA.
Lucero added, “Sprint has also made the point to me that in their view WiMAX as a mainstream M2M technology in the United States is still 2-4 years off. That’s another reason why Sprint and Clearwire parting ways will not be significant in the long run.”
That being said, it looks like M2M technology powered by WiMAX is still strong as a future option, but patience will be required before it is available. In the meantime, 3G is considered the most advanced technology available for M2M applications.
This research proves hopeful for those that were counting on the Sprint/Clearwire collaboration to help propel WiMAX facilitated M2M infrastructures. It also provides insight into significant opportunities in the field, as 4G is in the not-too-distant future.
A recent ABI Research study, “3G Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications,” examines the market for cellular M2M from the perspective of cellular embedded module vendors. This study also analyzes the impact that WiMAX and municipal Wi-Fi will have on market development.
ABI Research focuses on the impact of emerging technologies on global consumer and business markets. The firm uses a blend of market intelligence, primary research and expert assessment from its worldwide team industry analysts to assist clients each year with strategic growth initiatives.
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