The WiMAX Forum is an organization dedicated to fostering the growth and widespread adoption of broadband wireless technologies. It achieves this by promoting and certifying the compatibility and interoperability of wireless products that conform to the IEEE 802.16-2004 and ETSI HiperMAN wireless access standards.

A key function of the WiMAX Forum is to establish specific equipment and system profiles to guide and streamline its certification program. These profiles are developed through a comprehensive process that involves reviewing the needs of service providers, analyzing the potential for new system developments, and considering the certification timeline. The profiles are regularly updated and refined in response to shifts in market demand, advancements in technology, and changes in regulatory landscapes.

To ensure a high standard of quality and compatibility, the WiMAX Forum mandates that only those products meeting these specific standards and guidelines are permitted to use the WiMAX name. This policy ensures that consumers and businesses can trust that any product labeled as WiMAX adheres to a recognized set of performance and interoperability criteria, thus supporting the broader objective of the WiMAX Forum to advance and harmonize broadband wireless technology globally.