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'''WiMAX''' (short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a Wireless Broadband technology which as based on the IEEE 802.16 standards.  It provides wireless [[Internet]] access to large areas, similar to how [[WiFi]] provides access to small areas. WiMAX is currently a competitor to LTE technology.

'''WiMAX''' (short for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access)<ref>http://computer.howstuffworks.com/wimax.htm</ref> is a Wireless Broadband technology which as based on the IEEE 802.16 standards.  It provides wireless [[Internet]] access to large areas, similar to how [[WiFi]] provides access to small areas. WiMAX is currently a competitor to LTE technology.<ref name="about.com">http://compnetworking.about.com/od/wirelessinternet/g/bldef_wimax.htm</ref>

==History==

==History==

WiMAX development began in the early 21st century.  A major investor and proponent of this technology has been the [[Intel|Intel Corporation]].  They have manufactured many WiMAX chipsets, and also been a vocal supported for some time. In 2008, Sprint Nextel Corporation and Clearwire Corporation agreed to merge their WiMax efforts to spread 4G (fourth generation) coverage across the [[United States]].

WiMAX development began in the early 21st century.  A major investor and proponent of this technology has been the [[Intel|Intel Corporation]].  They have manufactured many WiMAX chipsets, and also been a vocal supported for some time. In 2008, Sprint Nextel Corporation and Clearwire Corporation agreed to merge their WiMax efforts to spread 4G (fourth generation) coverage across the [[United States]].<ref name="britannica.com">https://www.britannica.com/topic/WiMax</ref>

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