Wi-Fi and WiMAX spending on the up

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Wi-Fi and WiMAX infrastructure revenue are expected to reach $5.2 billion and $115 million respectively in 2005.

Wi-Fi and WiMAX infrastructure revenue are expected to reach $5.2 billion and $115 million respectively in 2005, according to the 2005 Telecommunications Market Review and Forecast, an annual publication of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).

The Wi-Fi equipment market is increasing at a fast pace and will continue to grow as hot spots proliferate. An emerging WiMAX equipment market will also contribute to growth in the coming years.

The TIA expects revenue from spending on wireless capital expenditures/Wi-Fi/WiMAX to reach an estimated $22.3 billion in 2005, climbing to $29.3 billion by 2008, a 7.1% compound annual gain.

According to the report, spending on services in support of the wireless infrastructure (including Wi-Fi and WiMAX), such as basic services and support (e.g., field maintenance and repair), professional services, and depot repair and logistics rose 13.6% in 2004, rebounding from the 31.8% drop in 2003 associated with the drop in wireless infrastructure spending.

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