Indian WiMAX market to hit $13B by 2012
Given the true broadband performance capabilities, early availability, cost advantages, government support and the upcoming auctions relating to the 2.3/2.5 GHz frequency bands, the WiMAX Forum projects the Indian WiMAX market including devices will be worth $13 billion in 2012. This market projection takes into account 27.5 million WiMAX users, or 19 million WiMAX subscribers in 2012.
WiMAX allows subscribers access to all applications available over wired connections with the added advantage of mobility and portability. With the current influx of WiMAX-enabled mobile devices into the market, an emergence of new applications especially suited for mobile access is expected.
Since the Indian telecom sector operates in a volume-driven market, India is not only positioned to spur one of the world's largest broadband wireless markets, but also to support an ancillary ecosystem that will generate further employment, enhance development in semi urban & rural areas and lead towards true sustainability.
WiMAX Forum forecasts that by 2012 the Indian market will support 27.5 million WiMAX users representing approximately 20% of the global WiMAX user base.
"In India, WiMAX represents a win-win proposition, benefiting both network operators and subscribers at the same time," explains CS Rao, Chairman, WiMAX Forum India chapter. "Broadband penetration being low, the opportunity for operators to gain large numbers of subscribers through WiMAX is incredible."
The WiMAX forum also announced that it is planning to add a WiMAX Applications Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi that will focus on enhancing WiMAX quality of experience and WiMAX community services for underserved areas. IIT Delhi already has active programs examining IT Community services, including telemedicine, distance learning and e-government. These applications are of particular interest to the Indian market, and will be explored more fully through the creation of this lab.
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