The WiMax Forum has closed one office in the past several months and lost as many as 100 members, but it is not concerned about the 4G technology losing its footing as many mobile operators commit to using LTE (Long-Term Evolution) networks instead.

The nonprofit industry group runs a certification and interoperability testing program similar to that of the Wi-Fi Alliance. At seven labs around the world, it has certified 203 products, including components and complete products, since its formation in 2001. Though WiMax has existed as a mobile broadband standard since 2005, a majority of mobile operators now plan to use LTE.

To read this IDG report in full, see:
www.pcworld.com/article/198068/.html