802.16, the latest entry in the wireless networking technology pantheon, is an up and coming serious contender as a wireless alternative to DSL, cable modem, leased lines, and other broadband network access technologies. Intel has already pledged to develop a silicon product based on the 802.16 standard, and it claims equipment based on its chips will have a range of up to 30 miles and the ability to transfer data, voice, and video at speeds of up to 70 Mbps.
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