The nation’s top telephone regulators on Tuesday further deregulated Internet phone services. Via [news.com.com]
Daily Archives: November 9, 2004
Vonage And Linksys Now Offering Bundle
Vonage and Linksys have announced the availability of a Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 phone ports bundled with Vonage’s service.
Internet Calling May Go Wireless As Cellphone Firms Seek To Tap In
A decision by the Federal Communications Commission today to solidify the exemption of Internet calling from certain regulations could also cause tumult in the cellphone industry. Via [online.wsj.com]
CSR’s Multi-Wi-Fi Chip Targets Electronics Devices
Cambridge Silicon Radio’s first non-Bluetooth chips aim to get Wi-Fi into kit such as mobile phones and media players. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]
27,000 Wi-Fi Spots Pop Up In Europe
A report by the Broad Group said there are now 27,000 wi-fi hotspots in Europe, but tariffs are still higher here than in the USA or Asia. Via [theinquirer.net]
Bluetooth Road Map Ups Data Rates, Lowers Power
In an attempt to dispel concerns about the technology’s future, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group this week will unveil its road map out to 2006. Via [commsdesign.com]
Systems Integrators Back WiMax
Support for emerging WiMax wireless metro-area broadband technology has received a boost with the announcement that industry heavyweights Lucent Technologies, LG Electronics and Huawei Technologies have signed up to the WiMax Forum. Via [vnunet.com]
Have Wi-Fi, Will Surf
Jerusalem is turning into the first city in Israel with infrastructure for wireless computerization – a very attractive option. Via [haaretz.com]
