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1 What is Wi-Fi ? What is Wi-Fi ?

A way to get Internet access, the term Wi Fi is a play upon the decades-old term HiFi that describes the type of output generated by quality musical hardware, Wi Fi stands for Wireless Fidelity and is used to define any of the wireless technology in the IEEE 802.11 specification - including (but not necessarily limited to) the wireless protocols 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. The Wi-Fi Alliance is the body responsible for promoting the term and its association with various wireless technology standards

2 What are hotspots ? What are hotspots ?

A Wi Fi hotspot is defined as any location in which 802.11 (wireless) technology both exists and is available for use to consumers. In some cases the wireless access is free, and in others, wireless carriers charge for Wi Fi usage. Generally, the most common usage of Wi Fi technology is for laptop users to gain Internet access in locations such as airports, coffee shops, and so on, where Wi Fi technology can be used to help consumers in their pursuit of work-based or recreational Internet usage.

3 How many hotspots are there in the Benelux ? How many hotspots are there in the Benelux ?

At the moment there are 2556 hotspots available in the Netherlands, 2538 hotspots in Belgium and 39 in Luxembourg. These numbers are constantly changing and open networks from FON are not included.

4 Do I always have to pay for Wi-Fi ? Do I always have to pay for Wi-Fi ?

No you don't always need to pay for Wi-Fi. You only need to pay for commercial hotspots. there are a lot of free hotspost available at restaurants and other public places. FON hotspots are free of charge. more information about FON can be found here  

5 Is there more than one Wi-Fi standard ? Is there more than one Wi-Fi standard ?

There are different Wi-Fi standards as you can see in the list displayed below

802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n

6 What is Wi-Max ? What is Wi-Max ?

WiMAX is defined as Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access by the WiMAX Forum, formed in June 2001 to promote conformance and interoperability of the IEEE 802.16 standard, officially known as WirelessMAN. WiMAX aims to provide wireless data in a similar fashion to Wi-Fi but on a larger scale and speed , hence making national wireless networks possible. The Forum describes WiMAX as "a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL."