A key electronics industry group has approved a significant standard for wireless broadband specifications known as “WiMax,” giving a boost to a technology proclaimed as a breakthrough for cheap high-speed Internet access. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: June 27, 2004
Wi-LAN OFDM Patent Threat Stirs UWB Camps
Wi-LAN Inc.’s announcement this week that it would be it would be escalating its patent-enforcement program by commencing legal action against Cisco Systems sent messages flying between members of two ultrawideband communications camps over whether or not similar action loomed there as well. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Airlines Win Wi-Fi Management Battle With Airports
Airlines won a key battle in their fight with airports over control of the Wi-Fi spectrum yesterday when the Federal Communications Commission ruled that it — and not local authorities — has “exclusive jurisdiction” over the use of unlicensed spectrum. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading