Mobile WiMAX or IEE 802.16e, has evolved, according to a newly released report by WTRS (West Technology Research Solutions, LLC), to the point of realistic market acceptance. A condition of strong positive growth for the market for Mobile WiMAX over the next 18 months is created by additional factors.

According to PhD, principal analyst at WTRS, Kirsten West: "Indicators for significant market adoption include the development of the first SoC products, certification of products by the WiMAX forum, and the development of solutions to assure global roaming for mobile WiMAX". "Combined, these opportunities represent a market of nearly 9 million WiMAX chipsets shipping in 2009, with 30% occurring in the Asian Market."

Including WiMAX, HSPA, IEEE 802.16m, WiBRO, both fixed and mobile, and LTE, the newly updated "Wireless Broadband Technology Trends Report Spring 2008" includes coverage of emerging wireless technologies. Designed to support development of business and product planning activities, this report analysis includes an assessment of the market, regulatory, and governmental drivers on global scale. The report includes an analysis of global & regional market trends & forecasts, economic effects, standards development, regulatory issues, and strategic developments. A comprehensive analysis of total addressable market issues in individual early geographic areas, is also offered by the report, which makes it possible to join other companies that are entering a particular geographic market and will achieve a reasonable ROI.

Focused on emerging wireless technologies, WTRS (West Technology Research Solutions) is a California based research, publishing and consulting company.