Operators looking to capitalize on subscriber demand for mobile broadband have turned to WiMAX as a key ingredient to build their networks. With the expectations set for WiMAX to provide a rich, mobile broadband experience, the load on the core network will be similar to – or even greater than – 3G mobile networks.

Starent's Access Service Network (ASN) Gateway and Home Agent (HA) have been selected as the core network functions for several WiMAX networks around the globe, including Sprint and Tatung InfoComm. These robust, field-proven network functions operate on Starent’s ST-Series multimedia core platforms.

Whether a green field opportunity or overlay multi-service, multi-access environment, the ability to successfully launch a high-performance WiMAX network will require connection and mobility management across inter-service provider network boundaries and the processing of subscriber control and bearer data traffic.