2006
08.15
According to a new study by Juniper Research, Mobile WiMax subscribers will exceed 21 million by 2012, a great leap from next year’s estimate of 1.7 million. The analyst firm ascribed the trend to the growing preference for the technology over its fixed counterpart as well as the relative inexpensiveness of deploying mobile WiMax base stations as compared to cellular solutions. The report indicates that mobile WiMax equipment revenues will soar to $2.53 billion by 2012.
Via [networks.silicon.com]
2006
08.15
The city of Burbank in California is one of the many the cities in the U.S. that currently offer free WiFi service to residents and visitors. The downtown area has 12 access points and is expected to have nine more in the coming months. Getting a strong-enough signal, however, is very difficult, with the highest level, as per an assessment, reaching only 31 percent. This common problem has not deterred many other cities to go the wireless route. They believe free WiFi will attract customers and investments and therefore promote the growth of the local economy.
Via [latimes.com]
2006
08.15
The Florida Department of Transportation plans to offer free WiFi service to traveling motorists. Under the project, 50 to 60 Wi-Fi hotspots will be placed at various sites — rest stops, turnpike plazas, welcome centers and truck weigh stations — on interstate 95 and other major highways in the state. The plan also involves installing firewalls on the system, imposing a 30-minute limit for users, and, possibly, providing internet-capable computers for travellers who do not have their own wireless devices. The agency is now talking with Texas-based Coach Connect to provide the service. According to a DOT spokesman, Coach Connect will earn revenues from advertising.
Via [cbronline.com]