WiMAX can provide broadband wireless access up to 30 miles for fixed stations, and 3 - 10 miles for mobile stations. In contrast, the WiFi/802.11 wireless local area network standard is limited in most cases to only 100 - 300 feet
WiMAX will deliver extended broadband Internet beyond Wi-Fi. With wireless high-speed broadband connectivity for your PC, WiMAX-enabled laptops and mobile devices will provide you the freedom to connect to the Internet just as you do with your cell phone service. With speeds similar to DSL or cable and faster than using your cell phone service to connect, WiMAX will allow you to access all the data-intensive applications you love, including streaming media on the Internet, live video conferencing, mobile TV and more while on the move.
XOHM is the brand name Sprint Nextel Corporation is using to promote its 4G WiMAX services. Sprint is the first service provider in the United States to announce building a mobile WiMAX network. Chicago, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. will serve as initial test markets before nationwide rollout.
I really want WiMax but more cities will be launched in few years later. :roll: