The WiMAX Forum put out a press release today announcing the introduction of its Interactive Deployment Database, a "comprehensive resource of information featuring more than 300 WiMAX deployments across the world." Essentially, the database functions as a map of sorts, pointing out the areas around the world where development and deployment has taken place. They also put out an interesting series of case studies that take a look at various WiMAX operators and their business models. So far, all of the case studies come from overseas, but as WiMAX becomes available elsewhere they will be updating their database.

Here's a few of the highlights from their "success stories" list:

• WiMAX in Western Europe is winning market share over DSL and HSPA
• WiMAX delivers cutting edge services to small and medium size cities in the US
• WiMAX provides essential broadband services in suburban and rural territories in Spain
• WiMAX is a key wireless broadband technology in Central and Eastern Europe
• WiMAX utilizes the strong economy and has a winning business case in Central America
• WiMAX is achieving success in a highly competitive Eastern European environment

These latest offerings from WiMAX World are some of the more interesting developments we've seen in recent weeks. The map makes it appear that we are getting close to a somewhat widespread network of coverage, with the 2009-2010 rollout projection seemingly right on target!

Take a look at WiMAX World's map
Read the full press release on 4Ginfo.com
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