A smooth transition from WiMAX to LTE with dual-mode devices

Monica Paolini, expert in wireless technologies and financial modeling, discusses how WiMAX operators can reduce upfront costs and gain flexibility as they migrate to LTE through the use of dual-mode WiMAX/LTE devices.  Benefits to operators include:  increased flexibility in managing the timing of the transition, lower funding requirements at the beginning, longer and more efficient use of existing WiMAX network resources, easier introduction of LTE devices, and cost savings.  Several transition options are presented and analysed economically.