Daily Archives: January 13, 2006

The Cloud Targets UK With City Centre Wi-Fi Hotspots

Nine UK city centres are to get blanket wireless broadband coverage as part of a deal between Wi-Fi operator The Cloud and telecoms giant BT. Via [theregister.co.uk]Continue Reading

Wi-Fi Pearl To Be Found In Oyster Speakers?

Avega Systems, based in Australia, trots out the Oyster speaker system which promises to deliver a high quality listening experience through wireless connectivity over a network. Via [news.designtechnica.com]Continue Reading

Sides Chosen In Logan Wi-Fi Battle

Logan International Airport officials’ ongoing quest to ban airline lounges from offering passengers free WiFi Internet services is angering a growing array of powerful Capitol Hill lobbying groups, who say Logan could set a dangerous nationwide precedent for squelching wireless services. Via [boston.com]Continue Reading

Motorola Works Around WLAN Roaming To Enable Wi-Fi Telephony

Motorola on Tuesday leveraged the intense spotlight of the 2006 Consumer Electronics Show to introduce a new Motorola Residential Seamless Mobility Gateway (RSG) that takes WiFi-to-cellular handover control out of the hands of the carrier and puts it squarely in the hands of the consumer. Via [news.tmcnet.com]Continue Reading