WiMAX technology is not new, although the basic technology IEEE 802.16 standard that allows transmission of this data was still lost with Wi-Fi is now much more widely used by users in the world.
WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a certification mark for products that pass the test match and in accordance with IEEE 802.16 standards. WiMAX is a wireless technology that provides broadband connections over long distances.
Besides high-speed data, WiMAX is also an open standard. In a sense WiMAX communication between multiple devices of different vendors can still be done (not proprietary). With a large data rates (up to 70 MBps), WiMAX eligible applied for 'last mile' broadband connections, backhaul, and high-speed enterprise. What differentiates WiMAX with Wi-Fi is a technical standard which joined in it.


If the WiFi standard IEEE 802.11 combines with ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Intitute) HiperLAN as technical standards suitable for WLAN, and WiMAX is a merger between the IEEE 802.16 standard by ETSI HiperMAN standards. IEEE Standard output is used extensively in the areas of origin, the U.S., while the output standard ETSI widespread use in Europe and surrounding areas.


To make this technology can be used globally, the WiMax were created. Both these standards are held together with a technical standard specification is suitable for providing broadband connectivity through the media type or a known wireless BWA.
In the Seattle metropolitan area alone, the new WiMAX penetrated the area. Clearwire (WiMax provider) tries to provide these services to approximately 30 million people across the United States, the coverage area from Tacoma to Bellingham and from Puget Sound to Issaquah.
WiMAX is designed to be accessed along the 2000 Km distance. Clearwire currently own party in cooperation with Sprint to sell this service. Reportedly before year 2009 ends, the Clearwire and Sprint to build WiMax will also include the Honolulu and Maui in Hawaii throughout the region.