Have you ever hopped onto a stranger’s unsecured Wi-Fi connection? If so, you’re not alone. Via [internetnews.com]
Daily Archives: August 3, 2005
Philly Wi-Fi Finalists Named
The consortium putting together a plan for a city-wide Wi-Fi network in Philadelphia has named three finalists in the race for the contract. Via [wirelessweek.com]
Wi-Fi Mobiles ‘Will Be As Common As Wi-Fi Laptops’
Converged Wi-Fi and VoIP phones are still a drop in the handset ocean this year – but don’t rule them out as the next big thing yet, a new report has suggested. Via [networks.silicon.com]
Terabeam Grabs Proxim’s Assets
The saga surrounding the fate of struggling wireless kit vendor Proxim Corp. has taken another surprise twist, with an announcement that the company is to be acquired by broadband wireless player Terabeam Wireless for approximately $28 million. Via [lightreading.com]
Intermec On The RFID/Wi-Fi Intersection
Intermec, an RFID patent holder at the center of many legal battles, recently took time from its tug-of-war with Symbol Technologies to discuss the future of Wi-Fi. Unlike its competitors in radio tagging and location, Intermec doesn’t expect Wi-Fi to become a prominent player. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
