Many have already gained access to the charms of wireless access technology using Wi-Fi, a number of cellular operators, including in our country declared its support. Hotspot installed in hotels, airports, does not require wires to exit from your laptop into a worldwide network. At the same time, as opposed to technology 802.11 802.16 practically unknown to the general public, we will try to correct this omission and introduce you to the relevant materials from the developers. Initially, a brief description of the standard, then the story of the initiative group dedicated to its promotion.