Daily Archives: October 24, 2005

Intel Leads Wi-Fi Chipmakers In New Forum

Intel, Broadcom, Marvel and Atheros have sidestepped the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers’ process to work on a draft of the new 802.11n standard, which the vendors plan to submit to the IEEE’s working group for consideration, sources say. Via [zdnet.com.au]Continue Reading

Airline Hits Logan On Bid To Limit Wi-Fi

American Airlines, the biggest carrier at Logan International Airport, is accusing Logan officials of ”strong-arming” to crush competitive alternatives to the airport’s new high-speed Internet access service. Via [boston.com]Continue Reading

Don’t Forget Fixed WiMax

Although mobile WiMax has captured most of the headlines, and a series of trials by mobile carriers highlights the future of wireless broadband, fixed WiMax “remains the technology’s bread and butter through 2009,” according to a report from Visant Strategies. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]Continue Reading

Nortel Unveils Fixed, Mobile WiMAX Strategy

Nortel has announced plans to offer fixed and mobile WiMAX products based on the latest industry standards, and to work with WiMAX companies Intel and Airspan Networks in bringing these products to market. Via [neasia.nikkeibp.com]Continue Reading