Local multipoint distribution service (LMDS) is a broadband wireless access technology originally designed for digital television transmission (DTV).
Distance is typically limited to about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) due to rain fade attenuation constraints.
Deployment links of up to 5 miles (8.0 km) from the base station are possible in some circumstances such as in point-to-point systems that can reach slightly farther distances due to increased antenna gain.
[3] Despite its early potential and the hype that surrounded the technology, LMDS was slow to find commercial traction.
Moreover, LMDS has been surpassed in both technological and commercial potential by the LTE, WiMax and 5G NR standards.