Prospects of WIMAX in Bangladesh supporting present infrastructure

Abstract

WiMAX stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access. It is a telecommunications technology providing wireless data over long distances in a variety of ways, from point-to-multipoint links to full mobile cellular type access. It is based on the Wireless MAN (IEEE 802.16) standard. WiMAX is a highly scalable, long-range system, covering many kilometers using licensed spectrum to deliver a point-to-multipoint connection to the Internet from an ISP to an end user. WiMAX can be used to provide a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for broadband access, and to provide high-speed data and telecommunications services. WiMAX can also be used parts of the internet.Bangladesh's telecoms regulator, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has published its draft guidelines for issuing Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) licenses. The national licenses are being proposed - two in the 2.3 GHz band and one in the 2.5 GHz band. Interestingly, the draft proposals will mandate that all the licensed operators will have to share the same tower and the existing infrastructures. At 30MHz contiguous channel will be allocated to each operator to provide BWA services in Bangladesh.