Daily Archives: December 8, 2005

What’s Going On With WiMax?

If your company has any interest in wireless data, you’ve likely heard about WiMax, the 802.16 wireless metropolitan-area network standard. Quite possibly you’ve even been put off by the hype surrounding this new technology, especially since WiMax standardized products have yet to even hit the market. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]Continue Reading

Taiwan Firm Offers Free Wi-Fi Calls

A Taiwanese consumer electronics manufacturer plans to set up a city-wide Wi-Fi phone network in Taipei. Ennyah Technologies will rent out dual mode Wi-Fi and GSM phones for a flat rate of about $33 per month, which will include unlimited international calls, company spokesman Patrick Peng told VNUnet. The company also offers lower priced Wi-Fi-onlyContinue Reading

Tempe Launches Citywide Wi-Fi

City officials in Tempe, Ariz., hosted a “Cutting the Wires” ceremony on Monday, marking the initial availability of Tempe’s citywide wireless access network. Via [pcmag.com]Continue Reading