Wimax Handbook: Building 802.16 Networks

Sure, the first half of this book is technical, but the second half goes into econ and regulatory issues, but whats most interesting is the forecasts on how WiMAX potentially replaces telephone and cable TV companies (as we know them to use the author's parlance). I've noticed how this book is getting a lot of buzz in the industry just for the future casting. That alone gets it 5 stars.

I was trying to get a grip on all the nexgen stuff (WiMAX VoIP, IPTV, IMS, EvDo, etc) when I got into this book. It really helped see what the next step is or at least how it all fits together. Very precient. A good investment in my telecom career.

...they don't get on the WiMAX bandwagon. I read in today's Wall Street Journal (12/01/05) that the big US telephone companies are trying to get rid of their copper wire land lines because they cost too much to operate. Rather they are trying to move to wireless where ever possible. This book helped me understand why WiMAX IS the future of telecommunications. It sure gets my 5 stars (and I don't give 'em out easy!)

Our investment club kept hearing about WiMAX so we did some research and came across this book. We are not "techies" and found this book to be real helpful in understanding the future implications for our investment portfolios (phone companies, cable TV companies, etc) in regardds to WiMAX. If you have a nickel invested in a telecommunications related company, you MUST read this book. It earned our five stars rating!

Funny enough, our law librarian turned me on to this book. It contains a chapter on regulatory aspects of WiMAX. The book goes into exceptional detail what you can and cannot do with unlicensed spectrum, but what is most important about this book is that it covers recent developments at the FCC concerning future developments in spectrum policy. Technology is fun, but ultimately you have to know the law on this stuff. As a telecom attorney, I have found this source most helpful. It fully earns 5 stars in my book.