Daily Archives: September 12, 2005

Intel Preps ‘GPS For Wi-Fi’ Location Tech

Intel today demonstrated a location-detection system for Wi-Fi networks that it claims will provide far more accurate readings than traditional triangulation techniques. Via [theregister.co.uk]Continue Reading

Voice Over Wi-Fi: No Slam Dunk

Vo-Fi integration efforts have taken a back seat to more immediate technical wireless LAN hurdles. The industry has been preoccupied with addressing security vulnerabilities and centralized management architectures for scalability. Via [newsfactor.com]Continue Reading

Free Wi-Fi On Iowa Highways

Visitors to any of the 39 rest areas available along the Iowa Interstate highway system can now use their 802.11-based devices to access the Web for free. The hotspots, which are also found at eight welcome centers and two shopping malls, were deployed by Des Moines-based I Spot Networks. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]Continue Reading

BT Woos Wi-Fi Virgins

BT is making it cheaper for new users to use its wireless hot spots; will slashing prices boost demand? Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]Continue Reading