As Session #70, IEEE 802.16 responded to a liaison from the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF):
That response was copied to the WiMAX Forum and noted that "it appears that the network between the base station and the Ethernet backhaul is outside the scope of IEEE 802.16. Other organizations, such as the WiMAX Forum, address the network at this level and may be in a better position to review and comment on the MEF draft, so we are pleased to see that the WiMAX Forum also received a request to review the draft. We anticipate that the WiMAX Forum will consult with the IEEE 802.16 community regarding any air interface issues related to the MEF draft and will copy us on any input to you."
As a followup, the WiMAX Forum Network Working Group has arranged an ad-hoc teleconference and is inviting interested 802.16 participants to join. Here are the details:
Bridge info: 1-800-771-8734, code 386-6976
Date: 9 December, 7:30 PM ET
Objective: Develop comments on draft MEF 22.1 Mobile Backhaul Implementation Agreement Phase 2