OFDMA is often compared to the combination of OFDM with statistical time-division multiplexing. The advantages and disadvantages summarized below are further discussed in the Characteristics and principles of operation section. See also the list of OFDM key features.

Advantages

* Allows simultaneous low-data-rate transmission from several users.
* Pulsed carrier can be avoided.
* Lower maximal transmission power for low-data-rate

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