Comparative analysis of WLAN, WiMAX and UMTS technologies

Abstract

Today wireless communication systems can be classified in two groups. The first group technology provides low data rate and mobility while the other one procures high data rate and bandwidth with small coverage. Cellular systems and Broadband Wireless Access technologies can be given as proper examples respectively. In this study WLAN, WiMAX and UMTS technologies are introduced and comparative analysis in tern-is of peak data rate, bandwidth, multiple access techniques, mobility, coverage, standardization, and market penetration is presented.