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WiMAX, or Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a wireless telecommunications standard that provides high-speed internet access over a wide area, functioning similarly to cellular networks for connecting devices. It is designed to be a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for "last-mile" broadband access and can cover a metropolitan area (MAN) rather than just a small local area (LAN), like Wi-Fi.

Key features of WiMAX

Wireless metropolitan area network (WMAN): WiMAX is based on the IEEE 802.16 standard and is used to create wireless networks across large areas, such as cities.

Last-mile broadband: It can provide a wireless broadband connection to homes and businesses, serving as an alternative to physical cables like DSL or cable.

Mobile and fixed access: WiMAX technology can support both fixed wireless access and mobile services, allowing for portable internet connectivity.

Triple-play services: It can provide multiple services simultaneously, including data, voice (VoIP), and video (IPTV).

Technology: WiMAX uses technologies like orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) and MIMO to deliver high performance.