Summary

• Fixed wireless technology can be a simple and inexpensive way for operators to reach customers.

• Unlicensed systems can use the international ISM (Industrial, Scientific, and Medical) band, and are usually based on the IEEE 802.11 wireless LAN standard.

• MMDS and LMDS are multipoint systems that can be used to form fixed cellular systems. MMDS has a long-range but relatively low bandwidth. LMDS has a shorter range and higher bandwidth.

• Laser beams do not require a license and offer far higher capacity than other types of fixed wireless, but they can cover only short distances.