Intel, with hopes of encouraging a nationwide service that equips notebook PCs for fast Internet access and Internet-based calling throughout the US, has invested $600 million in Clearwire. This is Intel’s second investment in the Kirkland (Wash.)-based wireless broadband provider, and a big boost for WiMax. WiMax technology is used to cover large areas with… Continue Reading
Daily Archives: July 14, 2006
India Looks To Wireless Future
Analysts expect India to have 13 million WiMAX users by 2012, an increase of 11.5 million from the current number. According to Sridhar Pai, chief executive of Tonse Telecom, the country is set to become one of the world’s leading broadband wireless markets over the next six years. Pai ascribed the projected growth with the… Continue Reading
Unlimited Wi-Fi For £12 A Month
U.K. WiFi provider the Cloud is offering unlimited wireless access for only £11.99 a month. Customers however should note that the plan involves a one-year contract and a 1GB per month data limit. Nonetheless, the package is a good deal considering that majority of providers impose a fee of £5 per hour of use. Via… Continue Reading