In their haste to kick-start 3G revenues some mobile operators are embarking on risky strategies as they try to compete with public wireless local area network (Lan) services, analysts claim. Via [vnunet.com]
Daily Archives: September 16, 2004
Bundling Wi-Fi With Cellular Services Will Win Customers
Wi-Fi connectivity in the cellular handset will be key to seamless handoffs between wide and local area networks. Today, we see only a few handsets that support Wi-Fi. Barriers exist, but when they are overcome, both mobile operators and consumers will reap the rewards.
Atmel Backs WiMAX
As part of its focus on the burgeoning broadband wireless market, Atmel Corp. today said it has joined the WiMAX Forum as a principal member, in order to help promote the interoperability and certification of broadband wireless products based on the IEEE 802.16 standard. Via [reed-electronics.com]
Airespace Wins IBM Partnership For WiFi Service
Airespace, a Silicon Valley telecom services start-up, won a partnership with International Business Machines Corp. that will help Airespace grab a piece of the growing market for WiFi services, the two companies told Reuters on Wednesday. Via [reuters.com]
Wi-Fi May Be Portable, But Wires Are Reliable
Broadcom and Intel may be pushing Wi-Fi to connect the digital home and Freescale may be pushing ultra wideband — but another company is planning to capture the market by relying on old infrastructure – existing power lines. Via [reed-electronics.com]
Iomega Preps WiFi Storage Solution
Iomega is soon expected to ship its first network-attached storage (NAS) device based on wireless networking technology. Via [macworld.co.uk]
UWB Stretches Further
Two years in, and the battle for an Ultra Wideband standard still looms over the semi industry. The technology, a short range wireless form of connectivity often compared to the IEEE’s 802.11 family of wireless LAN, has been tossed and twirled about, but has yet to see final standardization. Via [reed-electronics.com]
Proxim, Symbol Make Nice After Settlement
Today, Holtsville, N.Y.-based Symbol Technologies and WLAN equipment-making rival Proxim of Sunnyvale, Calif., announced a settlement and partnership deal bringing to a conclusion the company’s patent lawsuits of the last few years. Via [internetnews.com]
Scavenger Hunts Elevated To A New Level
They’ve been called urban races and modern scavenger hunts, but for players of these trendy new outdoor games, one’s prowess with wireless technology is just as important as a good pair of shoes. Via [globetechnology.com]