If overcrowded spectrum isn’t destined to crimp its growth, it’ll need better technology and regulatory help from the FCC.
Via [businessweek.com]
Monthly Archive for July, 2002
Wireless technology is a little bit like wind power, electric cars and voice recognition — for several years, it’s been “just about” to be huge.
Via [cnn.com]
War drivers beware, the next wireless network you tap might be part of an elaborate sting.
Via [securityfocus.com]
Some of the first integrated circuits that create a wireless network using the very powerful, and controversial, ultrawideband wireless technique are on their way for testing by device makers.
Via [news.com.com]
A Houston computer security analyst has been charged with hacking after demonstrating the insecurity of a county courts wireless LAN.
Via [theregister.co.uk]
Intersil is working to add wireless networking to handheld devices.
Via [news.com.com]
Ultra-Wideband technology has been used by the Government for close to 50 years for military radar and applications such as radar surveillance systems that can look right through walls and precision location equipment.
Small-time ISPs Jump On Wireless Bandwagon
It’s a national phenomenon: All over the United States, small-town and rural Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) are springing up, often because wireless is the only practical way to bring broadband Internet access to the areas they serve. These are not hobbyists using consumer-grade 802.11b equipment, but professionals hoping to make substantial money providing professional-level service. And some — but not all — of these entrepreneurs are starting to become profitable even though most of them have offered wireless service for less than a year.
Via [newsforge.com]