LTE is seen as the rival of WiMAX 4G technology. However, LTE networks are still set to be rolled out this year and WiMAX is facing another fast mobile internet network in HSPA. T-Mobile recently launched its HSPA+ network and is expected to face off against Sprint and Clearwire's WiMAX 4G network.

Let's explore a WiMAX Vs HSPA match up.

WiMAX:

• can deliver up to 3-6 megabits of downstream bandwidth, with peaks up to 10 megabits
• technology is highly dependent on signal strength and network capacity
• No usage cap

 HSPA+: 

• average download speeds of 3.12 megabits/sec, with peaks of 7.65, and upload speeds of 1.26 megabits/sec with a peak of 2.02
• high-speed on the cheap and a backwards-compatible upgrade to existing HSPA networks
• 5-gigabyte caps on monthly usage

One can see that the speeds of both networks are pretty close. However, WiMAX is a bit faster and it has no usage caps. HSPA has good speed and can be rolled out quickly since its backwards-compatible upgrade to existing HSPA networks.

That's it for this WiMAX Vs HSPA comparison. Tune in to this blog for more 4G wireless network news and updates.