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WiMAX is another name for IEEE 802.16, an international standard
that allows for computers to be networked together and access
the internet wirelessly. Although similar to Wi-Fi, WiMAX
has a much broader range, and allows for faster data transfer
speeds.
Because of the fact that a single WiMAX base station can cover
an entire metropolitan area, it allows for true mobility rather
than having to hop from hotspot to hotspot as is necessary with
Wi-Fi connections.
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