Inside WiMax

The XOHM WiMAX network works similar to cell phone technology to deliver the internet over a wide area। XOHM WiMAX coverage is divided into a series of overlapping areas called cells (represented by green circles in the diagram below). Each of these cells provides broadband internet coverage within a given area spanning homes, highways, outdoor locations, urban centers, businesses, coffee shops, etc. Compare WiMAX coverage areas with Wi-Fi in the diagram below (Wi-Fi is represented by gray circles).

At the center of each cell is a WiMAX tower with a base station that is connected to the internet using high capacity backhaul solutions. These towers broadcast radio signals to you at a set frequency called spectrum. Weather, large buildings and trees can all reduce signal strength and require more towers with overlapping broadcast areas. XOHM ready products - like laptops, modems and mobile internet devices - allow you to receive these signals within the XOHM coverage area.
XOHM WiMAX Advantages
The XOHM WiMAX network uses licensed spectrum and is built on advanced wireless technology breakthroughs. This enables higher performance* than most of today's wide area wireless technologies.
Licensed spectrum
Spectrum is either licensed or unlicensed. Most anyone can use unlicensed spectrum which can lead to interference from other devices. For example, most Wi-Fi networks use unlicensed spectrum. XOHM WiMAX works over licensed spectrum. So usage is limited to its members, which helps to make service more predictable and reliable.
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA)
OFDMA breaks a signal into several independent parts before sending it over the air increasing the efficiency and speed of the network. These diverse signals can still be reconstructed on the other end, even if some of the parts don't make it through.
Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO) smart antenna technology
MIMO uses multiple antennas at both ends of the XOHM WiMAX connection (base station and your device). This allows data to travel along multiple independent paths and still reach you. MIMO is particularly useful in areas with a great deal of interference, like big cities.
Together, these WiMAX technologies help XOHM provide consistent and reliable wireless internet to more people in more places.

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