WiMAX is based on OFDM/OFDMA technology.  WiMAX systems offer scalability in both radio access technology and network architecture, thus providing a great deal of flexibility in network deployment options and service offerings.

WiMAX is considered pre-4G service overcoming weak points of present broadband technology and incorporating strong points of WCDMA, xDSL, WiFi and DMB. WiMAX also enable subscribers to use abundant internet and multimedia contents in lower price, anytime and anywhere even on the move.