LTE vs WiMax

This document compares the 4G wireless technologies WiMAX and 3GPP-LTE. It finds that while technically similar, WiMAX appears poised to reach the market sooner with initial deployments beginning in 2007-2008, while 3GPP-LTE deployments are not expected until 2010. WiMAX also has an earlier standard completion in 2005 versus 2007 for 3GPP-LTE. Due to its earlier timeline, the document concludes WiMAX is likely to be adopted by new service providers and those looking to offer mobile services sooner, while major UMTS providers will evolve to 3GPP-LTE over time.