said by tiger72:there *could* be a nationwide network, but all but one of the cell operators are choosing LTE...
Verizon, T-Mobile, Alltel and ATT are going LTE. LTE is also the upgrade path for a vast majority of GSM operators around the world.
Without that backing, WiMax doesn't have a chance.
I dont disagree with you. However, if Sprint gets their act together they "could" take advantage of the multi-year lead they have on LTE. As TK mentioned though, they dont seem to do much rigth these days so who knows what will happen.