Intel, Fujitsu, Proxim, Nokia, Airspan Networks, Alvarion Ltd, Aperto Networks, Ensemble Communications Inc, OFDM Forum and Wi-LAN Inc., have joined together to found the WiMax Forum, a non-profit association aimed at supporting IEEE 802.16, a new high-speed wireless internet standard that allows connections over a 50km range.

"The recent completion and formal approval of IEEE® Standard 802.16 ("Air Interface for Fixed Broadband Wireless Access Systems"), which defines the IEEE 802.16 WirelessMANTM air interface, was achieved through successful collaboration of many individuals and companies in the wireless industry. Together, they produced the industry's first broadband wireless access standard to be published by an accredited standards body.

As the next step in widespread adoption and use of the WirelessMANTM standard, WiMAX has been created to further define and commercialize this global specification."

- The WiMax Forum
http://wimaxforum.org