Abstract

Future broadband wireless services will involve a range of different technologies, all with varying characteristics.These differences can influence significantly how a service is defined and deployed as well as how it is commercially offered to customers. Key technologies and services that will influence and shape the future broadband telecommunication marketbroadband telecommunication market include WiFi services WiFi services based on IEEE 802.11 standards, enhanced Universal Mobile Telecommunication System (UMTS) services, mobile grid services mobile grid services , incoming call handling services, and finally alternative approaches to broadband access such as high aerial platforms high aerial platforms. Each of these technologies and services has unique requirements in terms of deployment and management.