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Despite considerable hype, Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, also called WiMAX, will not exceed 1 million connections until 2006; stronger growth will not occur until 2008. For now, the most important WiMAX applications will be "DSL extension."  Read More Market Opportunities for WiMAX Take Shape Short-term demand will be highest among operators hoping to extend the reach of DSL services. WiMAX technology will also appeal to alternative carriers in urban areas and to operators of "nomadic" services for consumers. How WiMAX Compares With Other Broadband Access Technologies WiMAX, a new wireless access technology, will face stiff competition from DSL, cable, Wi-Fi and proprietary technologies. But it could complement third-generation mobile networks by providing "nomadic" broadband access. Wireless Broadband Challenges the Last Mile in Australia With the commercial deployment of five wireless broadband technologies, Australia has become a battleground and showcase for wireless data service. Vendors must be clear about their target market and distribution strategy. Frequency Band Choice Is Crucial in Broadband Wireless Operators planning to deploy broadband wireless networks must consider interference, cost of deployment, subscriber base and type of technology. Choosing the frequency spectrum is a make-or-break decision. How Vendors Are Approaching WiMAX WiMAX, the latest standards-based wireless technology, is catching the eye of wireless specialists, chip makers and infrastructure vendors. We examine how companies are approaching this technology.