Many international carriers offer Internet access, a service not yet offered by domestic carriers. But United plans Wi-Fi for next year, and others are showing interest. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: August 16, 2005
Clock Ticking For Local Authority WiMax
Local authorities intending to set up WiMax wide area wireless internet access services have less than a month to register interest for a key spectrum allocation from Ofcom. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi And Bluetooth Fight For Bandwidth
WLAN (wireless LAN) using the WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) IEEE 802.11b/g protocol is becoming standard in PCs and laptop computers, and it is making its way into PDAs and other portable data appliances. At the same time, Bluetooth is arising as a wireless-serial-cable replacement for headsets and microphones in all kinds of mobile-system applications. They are… Continue Reading
Boston Airport Tries To Kill Free Wi-Fi Node
Boston’s Logan International Airport is attempting to pull the plug on Continental Airlines’ free Wi-Fi node, which competes with the airport’s $7.95-a-day pay service. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading