The development of wireless technology in Indonesia, starting from the first generation of low-speed, second generation digital, and third-generation high-speed digital, bringing major changes in various aspects of social life. Therefore, wireless network technologies continue to evolve so quickly. Starting from the first-generation technology (1G), two-generation technology (2G) to third-generation technology (3G) evolve rapidly, just wireless technologies third-generation technology (3G) developed in Indonesia, Indonesian Society again shocked by technology new so-called Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX). This technology could provide speeds up to 80 Mbps. Is WiMax could be called a successor to 3G or 3G instead contender?
3G and WiMax
Currently there are two forms of 3G development, namely from the GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication) which was pioneered by the 3G Partnership Project and CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) which was pioneered by the 3G Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). The two technologies are incompatible and actually competing.
3G is the third generation cellular technology. Represented by the first generation AMPS technology (Advanced Mobile Phone System), which developed in the United States and TACS (Total Access Communication Service) in Europe. Technology that uses an analog system is only able to serve the voice communication. The second generation, this is the beginning of a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication), has been using digital technology and communication can serve SMS (short message service). In the world of information technology and telecommunications, also known as broadband access technologies, whether in the form of Wired (cable) and Wireless (wireless). Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz frequency has released its use. As we see today, the use of 2.4 GHz transmitters are rampant in Indonesia, primarily for Public Internet (Warnet) and Community (RT / RW Net), as well as small & medium companies, and education. Hotspot points in some major cities in Indonesia (in malls, airport lounges, hotels, places to eat, parks, mosques, and residential complexes) began springing up with access to paid or not. All that use Wi-Fi technology.
WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) is a certification mark for products that pass the test match and in accordance with IEEE 802.16 standards. WiMAX is a wireless technology that provides broadband connections over long distances. WiMAX can also dikatakatan broadband technologies that have high speed access and wide reach. WiMAX is the evolution of the previous BWA technology with features that are more interesting. Besides the high data rates can be given, WiMAX also brings the issue of open standards. In this sense, although WiMAX communication devices of different vendors can still be done (not proprietary). With a large data rates (up to 70 MBps), WiMAX eligible applied for 'last mile' broadband connections, backhaul, and high-speed enterprise.
Many among the public the wrong perception by saying that WiMAX and WiFi are the same, what distinguishes WiMAX with Wi-Fi is a technical standard which joined in it. If the WiFi standard IEEE 802.11 combines with ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Intitute) HiperLAN as technical standards suitable for WLAN, and WiMAX is a merger between the IEEE 802.16 standard by ETSI HiperMAN standards.
Video Call, "Best Application" 3G in Indonesia?
As mentioned above, that can be used for 3G data (eg internet access), voice (voice call), and video (call & streaming). The question is, What will be the best 3G application? At a certain phase, 3G operators must prepare a special session to figure out what the best application if going boom. In every country, there are different possibilities, depending on the culture of society. We have seen, how the Japanese and Korean people use 3G and how European societies less use.
In Indonesia, a campaign video calls and video streaming is very intense at the beginning of the introduction of 3G. In the meantime, as we know, the 2G era, SMS has become the best application. Cultural community for SMS was already beginning to form because the service felt more practical and cheaper. Moving a habit to SMS to a video call, the application must be accompanied by affordable rates, if not cheaper rates at least equal to the voice call.
Tariffs could be a sensitive subject in the state in economic conditions such as Indonesia. Indonesia has a population of very large, but with the market penetration of information and telecommunications (Infocom) is still small. With such market conditions, the Infocom business can choose cheaper tariff models with many customers, or the expensive fares with customers limited.
Video call is a new communication and capital can be quite sensational. But he will not be able to become best 3G application if the operator is not sensitive to read between the needs of customers and size of the pegged rate.
3G compare with other broadband access can be briefly considered less relevant. However, in the name of convergence vision, then this could be considered relevant.
3G is more popular among the people of Indonesia as a GSM mobile phone feature. (Though in fact also in the 3G CDMA 1X technology). For some advanced users (advance), this feature can be used more optimally, including access to the internet. Since the 2.5G era, they might have been using GPRS for internet access, although with limited speed.
3G Mobile and Practical
3G, with its mobile devices that have many available in Indonesia, should rely on its mobility capability and practicality. Mobility in this case, has been recognized, especially its roaming capabilities. Practicality in this case, of course related to the customer terminal or handset, proven lightweight and still able to carry in his pockets.
Existence content provider in Indonesia that reached 200 companies, should be encouraged to be more creative. Of course, it must be balanced with the cooperation scheme with the operators of mutual benefit so that (it was) able to continue to stimulate creativity. The existence of practical applications and direct touching personal needs of its customers, that's what determines the future of 3G in Indonesia. Move over, before the tide arrives. Each technology has their respective age
Prospects for WiMax and 3G developments
The presence of 3G technology in Indonesia has become adorned range broadband access services in Indonesia. Advantages in terms of mobility plus the data transmission speed faster, with a capital 3G data communications, voice, and video are promising in the future.
Finally there is the power of competition coverage, rates, and content services. In addition to large 3G market opportunities (and broadband access in general), should remain aware that Indonesia is still poor in the last mentioned earlier.
WiMax consists of two fixed WiMax services, which refers to the utilization of technology to the terminal plays remain. While Mobile WiMAX refers to broadband wireless technologies for mobile communications devices.
Excess WiMax has a data transfer speeds up to 70 Mbps and range up to 50 km. Expressed also in the early stages will be applied to fixed services in IEEE 802.16d technology. As it is known that the WiMax IEEE 802.16 standards of 802.16a / d revision to fixed, limited to 802.16e for mobility (nomadic), and 802.20 for full mobility.
Hasnul Suhaimi, president of PT Excelcomindo to trend Digit @ l expressed interest to enter the WiMax service. However, he suggested opening greater opportunities for companies to enter the service.
Alternative Technology
It Wimax will be one of the alternative technologies in the future. But the problem WiMax technology will be accepted in society and become a competitor's new 3G service was held among mobile operators? This is the question that arose following the WiMax digelarnya plan.
A market survey conducted shows of Researd Pyramid 100 cable TV companies and telecom operators around the world, at least 75 companies will use the network based on WiMax technology. Admittedly, it does not become an excuse for mobile operators to go out of business, cellular networks are built with billions of dollars, but they create opportunities through wireless broadband access as a complimentary service fixed phone or mobile network.
Sara Harris, an analyst with Strategy Analitics added, his party saw the new WiMax will boom at the beginning of the next decade. In fact, he added, Wimax users only reached 6% of the 500 million users of technology-based broadband wireless in 2010. What was stated it could happen in Indonesia. Telecommunications operators do not want 3G service with a large investment to be in vain and with the emergence of WiMax unrivaled. While expectations are expecting the BRTI WiMax service will be more focused in rural areas is of course impossible.
Application of WiMax and 3G Technology In Everyday Life
Based on the distribution segment of the use of wireless technologies, WiMAX is intended for use in segments of the Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN). MAN usually consists of a collection of LANs, and covers an area within a radius of 50 km. In terms of segment using WiMax clearly intended for the same segment with copper wire technology (eg DSL).
The problem that often occurs in the use of DSL technology to provide broadband access to users is usually called the "last-mile problems", or a problem last the distance range between the home or office users and broadband service provider networks. Which includes last-mile problem for users is the low broadband data rates due to the division of bandwidth to multiple users on the network.
The most likely solution is to use a wireless infrastructure. For wireless, the technology is commonly used WiFi network that operates at a frequency of 2.4 GHz. For a city only in Indonesia, using a WiFi solution to meet the needs of less experienced because of the very limited scope, and size of the data stream that can be skipped.
Although many predicted that WiMax will undermine the 3G market (TelecomViews research in 2009 that the mention of more than 40% of wireless broadband market will be dominated by WiMAX), 3G will not be lost and it is likely that the two technologies will live side by side. 3G is more established than WiMAX, and has many installed by various countries. Besides 3G also has the advantage of providing regional mobility in the wider coverage. 3G technology is not stagnant, and continues to grow. This year 3G base stations will be upgraded to support Dowlink High Speed Packet Access (HSDPA) which will become a standard feature for 3G mobile phones since 2006.
Meanwhile, WiMax has a bright future as seen offering opportunities for alternative telecommunication operators to offer broadband services at competitive prices to customers in the metropolitan area, and also to customers in rural areas or small cities with limited infrastructure. Combination with other technologies such as VoIP can also be new business opportunities.
What is clear in the future there is no wireless vendors or service providers that will bind themselves to one type of broadband technology, or a single network platform. What is the consumer in control. Important for consumers is how the need (to communicate over the phone, reading e-mails, download content, video streaming) can be met. Questions about "how" it needs will be met will not be disallowed.
Across Aral for WiMax
The main constraint facing the implementation of WiMAX technology is nothing but the policy issues and government regulations for wireless regulation. It still has not disappeared from our memory settings kisruhnya reviews about 3G licensing rights. Tantalizing possibility that the benefits of wireless frequency control may be making a lot of the fight, and ultimately harmful to users who pay a premium to be able to enjoy broadband services.
Implementation of Pre-WiMax technology in Aceh for example, had feared hampered by problems associated with the regulation. Based on government regulations, the use of devices that work in the WBA 5GHz frequencies require frequency licenses that can only be obtained by telecommunications operators. Users will also be charged the right to use (BHP) frequencies to be paid per year. In addition, import duties and import duties device can reach the other 30% of the price of the device. Keep in mind the implementation of a wireless frequency setting strategies that promote the public interest so that the paradigm of broadband access into something that can be enjoyed by as many people.
In addition to regulatory issues, WiMax also may take a little longer before it can be used widely by the public. Currently the price of WiMax devices still very expensive because it is still produced in limited. In addition, the devices that WiMAX technology is now on the market have not passed the certification process from the WiMAX Forum that has not guaranteed the performance and kompabilitasnya each other.
Against WiMAX Market Response Compared with 3G
3G development was carried by several vendors of telecommunications, particularly among mobile operators that currently exist, both GSM and CDMA, which is mainly supported by the manufacturers who produce 3G portable devices, both mobile phones and PDA phones. WiMAX was borne more by the industry, such as Intel and incorporated in the WiMAX Forum, including the telecommunication operators, internet access provider (ISP - Internet service provider) and device vendors, such as laptops, mobile phones, PDAs and so on.
3G, we could say, is the initiation of new services, especially for the needs of consumers who not only stop the mobile voice communications services and wireless, but also data communication services and multimedia. WiMax was, from the beginning was designed to provide wireless data communications services large capacity (wireless broadband). This WiMAX service capacity, even, can compete with DSL service and cable modem, a development many analysts predicted it would change the map of the world telecommunications industry.
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