Daily Archives: October 19, 2005

Why WiMax Could Hit The Hotspot

The technology for delivering fast Web access over large areas could help upstart communications outfits nab share from established player. Via [businessweek.com]Continue Reading

Navini, BT Announce WiMAX Trial

Navini Networks is on a tear. The vendor is now working with British Telecommunications (BT) on a trial of pre-WiMAX systems for the United Kingdom. Via [wirelessweek.com]Continue Reading

WLAN Switches Take Off Weight

Fat access points are simpler to deploy than thin ones. Since the former come with all of the intelligence needed in an end point, users can take them out of their boxes, turn on the power, and have them running in a short period of time. Thin access points have a master/slave design, so moreContinue Reading

VoCable Gateway Design Includes Wi-Fi Capability

Texas Instruments has started sampling a voice-over-cable gateway platform that combines voice, data and Wi-Fi in a single design. Via [commsdesign.com]Continue Reading

Mayor Sees Wireless Service As Nasic Right

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who became internationally known for his campaign a year ago to legalise gay marriage, said on Monday he considered wireless Internet access a fundamental right of all citizens. Via [today.reuters.co.uk]Continue Reading