| Wireless broadband is the technology of connecting | | | | Another example of a wireless broadband is the |
| to the Internet without the use of cables. It is a | | | | mobile broadband. Though they seem synonymous |
| fairly new development, and it provides connection | | | | with each other, mobile broadband refers to Internet |
| over a wide area. It also refers to any network | | | | connection systems such as CDMA, EDGE for GSM |
| communications systems, such as 3G, GPRS, LTE, | | | | and HSPDA/HSUPA/HSPA for UMTS/3G/Foma. These |
| WiMax, IPW, iBurst, Flash-OFDMA, EV-DO and other | | | | systems are known for their connection through a |
| satellite-based connections. It also includes other | | | | portable modem which the USB stick. This affordable |
| mobile broadband systems such as CDMA, EDGE for | | | | kind of connection is important for people with hectic |
| GSM and HSPDA/HSUPA/HSPA for UMTS/3G/Foma. | | | | life, such as students and business people. However, |
| Basically it is any technology that makes a user | | | | unlike the WiMax, the mobile broadband can only be |
| connect to the Internet without wires. | | | | used through notebook PCs. |
| One example of a wireless broadband is the WiMax. | | | | This wireless broadband, given its significant |
| It stands for 'Worldwide Interoperability for | | | | developments recently, is slowly changing the way |
| Microwave Access', and it is similar to 802.11 and | | | | people live. Gone are the dial-up connections of the |
| Wi-Fi networks. However WiMax provides Internet | | | | past; everywhere can now afford to have Internet |
| connection over a large area, covering many | | | | connection on the go. One can look for movie |
| kilometers circumference. Unlike the Wi-Fi, a user | | | | schedules and city directions online anytime, |
| won't have to search for hot spots because it can | | | | anywhere. A user can hold an online conference even |
| cover a whole city. The WiMax also provides Internet | | | | while he's in a mall; or watch streaming movies and |
| connection to wireless devices such as laptops, | | | | play a multi-player online game or in the park. Or call |
| smart-phones, gaming devices, cameras, camcorders, | | | | and chat with a person on the other side of the |
| music players and many more. | | | | globe even while in the beach. |