Wireless metropolitan area network, usually developed by a third-party provider that charges fees based on bandwidth use or time.

Wireless Metropolitan Area Network-A wireless data network that is comparable to a cell phone network in that users throughout a metropolitan area can freely access the Internet. WiMAX technology provides the basis of WMAN networks. (See WiMAX). close

Wireless Metropolitan Area Network. A regional wireless computer or communication network spanning the area covered by an average to large city.