ICT SupportIs 'Wi-Fi on steroids' really the next big thing?

Is 'Wi-Fi on steroids' really the next big thing? Some see WiMAX growing quickly; others say use years away. Marsha Walton. Cnn.com. Online October 2005. Computer users in many urban and university areas have come to expect connectivity 24/7. There's a cable modem or DSL at home, a high-speed connection in the office and Wi-Fi for the places in between, from the commute to the coffeehouse. … WiMAX technology may make a huge difference in less developed areas of the world -- providing a cheaper alternative to costly and bulky infrastructure for hard-to-reach places. "Certainly in markets like Indonesia, India, Africa and some parts of Latin America, where wired infrastructure is poor, WiMAX provides a huge opportunity. There already is demand," said Charles Golvin, principal analyst with Forrester Research Inc. …