This announcement really doesn't say a whole lot but it's worth noting that AOL has allowed its name to be associated with a fixed broadband wireless offering: In Canada, Inukshuk, along with a handful of partners, has built a broadband wireless network using gear from NextNet. NextNet has been around for a while and was active when the MMDS market started then faltered. NextNet is active in the development of WiMax.
In this deal, basically all that AOL Canada says is that AOL customers can use this broadband connection on a trial basis in parts of Toronto. It's part of AOL's "bring your own access" offer, which allows customers to use dial-up, DSL, and now wireless to connect.
While the deal itself isn't terribly meaningful, it is significant that a major brand name like AOL is giving broadband wireless a try. Historically, wireless has a bit of a stigma and has been largely avoided by large companies, with some exceptions. A stamp of approval from AOL, with its reputation of offering Internet access to the masses, could offer a boost for wireless options.