India to corner 20% of global WiMAX market by 2012

The WiMAX Forum projects that more than 27.5mn Indians will be WiMAX users by 2012. Additional data from this recent WiMAX Forum study estimates that about 70% of the forecasted WiMAX subscribers by 2012 will utilize mobile and portable WiMAX devices to access broadband Internet services. India is clearly making the commitment and taking the steps to ensure wireless broadband services are a reality that enables operators to meet the needs of India's diverse and growing population," said Ron Resnick, president of the WiMAX Forum. The forum expects to certify the first 3.5 GHz WiMAX products by the end of 2008 and views 700 MHz as a strong contender for mobile Internet services, especially in India's low-density rural areas.