From a security standpoint key advantages of WiMAX over traditional implementations are that WiMAX is now offered as a private or commercial service.  This is a large security improvement over traditional implementations because users no longer share public networks where their devices can be seen on the network by others.  Instead private connections allow users to build their own internal networks and apply their own security measures.

Businesses that could benefit from WiMAX GPS would be emergency rescue teams who need location information at quick rates over a wide geographical range.  This would allow rescue teams to be able to retrieve GPS information for specific locations in areas which previously did not have data service.  Businesses that could benefit from WiMAX GIS could be Highway Departments or Land Surveyors.  WiMAX GIS systems would give the ability to see information in areas previously not under data coverage.  Businesses that could benefit from WiMAX RFID would be any large retailer or inventory company.  The use of WiMAX RFID would provide the ability to track goods across a virtually endless range.

The current competitive advantage of WiMAX over LTE is that LTE uses a 700 MHz spectrum which is currently unused and unsupported by the majority of towers.  The advantage of WiMAX is that it is believed that many towers will be required to match the capacity of 2.5 GHz which is used by WiMAX.  This will make WiMAX more prevalent and give it the competitive advantage in being available to consumers.