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The article focuses on the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) platform and its potential to be the vehicle for delivering next-generation television (TV) services. It is noted that anything that can be attributed to an access technology has been attributed to WiMAX. According to the author, such a notion is likely to happen, as WiMAX operators, such as Clearwire Corp., launch multi-channel linear TV services in the model of the cable and telecom service providers.

The article focuses on the technology developed by Proximetry to allow WiMAX network to mesh with private and complex local networks with the use of a centralized management software. Michael Boehm, vice president of product strategy for the company, explains that Proximetry has developed a solution for airlines to upload content to planes through WiMAX. Boehm also discusses the complexities and issues the company encountered in implementing the solution.

The author reflects on the promises offered by the long-range wireless networking standard, WiMAX, in the telecommunications industry in the U.S. He believes that the WiMAX hype is promising some unreasonable things and infers that the technology is setting its potential customers up for disappointment. The author highlights the approach taken by AT&T Wireless Services Inc. to WiMAX.