The state of Maryland is launching “hot spots” at two of its welcome centers on Interstate 95 so motorists can access the Internet wirelessly. Via [baltimore.bizjournals.com]… Continue Reading
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Wi-Fi Alliance Designates TerraWave As Test Bed Source
TerraWave Solutions on Thursday announced that it has been selected by the Wi-Fi Alliance as an official test bed fulfillment source for wireless fidelity providers. Via [sanantonio.bizjournals.com]… Continue Reading
FCC Opens 2.5 GHz Spectrum For Wireless Broadband
The Federal Communications Commission today opened a huge swath of spectrum for wireless broadband services, creating incentives for businesses to invest in a third digital pipe to homes and businesses across the country. Via [rcrnews.com]… Continue Reading
‘Unwire’ The Wired City? Compton Broaches Idea
Seattle has a reputation as one of the most wired cities – a nod to legions of Internet users and deep cups of coffee. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Lands WiMAX Deals With 2 China Cities
Intel Corp. has landed WiMAX agreements with two Chinese cities, the company revealed Wednesday. Via [reed-electronics.com]… Continue Reading
Entertaining Possibilities
The power, storage capacity, and flexibility of PCs make them perfect multimedia repositories—unless you actually want to enjoy your collected content. Somehow, spending the evening hunched over a computer just doesn’t have the same appeal as lounging on the sofa with your favorite tall, cool beverage. Multimedia receivers can free your entertainment from its shackles.… Continue Reading
Epson Adds 802.11g To Projector Lineup
Epson has announced the PowerLite 835p and 830p, two new 3,000-ANSI lumens XGA projectors, with the 835p featuring 802.11g wireless for video streaming. Via [news.designtechnica.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless VOIP Not Ready For Prime Time
Enterprise might already be using voice over wireless LAN, but the technology is still far from perfect, admitted networking and telecom executives at this week’s VON Europe conference here. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
WiMax Will Be Key To BT’s 21st Century Network Project
BT’s radical plan to upgrade its telecommunications network to cope with the demands of a converged world will rely on the latest wireless technologies. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Airports Are New Hotspots In Wi-Fi Wars
U.S. airports are becoming hot spots of conflict between various parties seeking to control wireless Internet systems at the sprawling facilities. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
The Key To The Wi-Fi
Operations Support System (OSS) provider Pronto Networks of Pleasanton, Calif., has teamed up with Sweet Spot Solutions of Mesa, Ariz., to make a key to the Internet. Literally. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Study: WiMax, MobileFI No Threat To DSL
Consulting firm The Management Network Group (TMNG), has teamed up with financial house Bear, Stearns & Co. to produce a new market study called Wireless Broadband: The Impact of 802 Technology. The study analyzes the potential business effects of 802.16 WiMAX and 802.20 MobileFI and proprietary technologies. Via [forbes.com]… Continue Reading
Greedy Hackers Can Hog Wi-Fi Bandwidth
Greedy computer hackers using open-source Linux machines could steal more than their fair share of bandwidth from Wi-Fi hotspots, Swiss computer scientists have warned. Via [newscientist.com]… Continue Reading
Kineto Wireless Raises $35 Million; Cellular/Wi-Fi Spec Pending
Kineto Wireless has secured $35 million in third-round funding for its cellular and Wi-Fi integration technology that will provide carriers the ability to enable and control roaming in dual-radio handsets among different networks. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Sports Business: Wi-Fi Next Big Thing
When the NBA expansion Charlotte Bobcats open their $265 million arena next year, Barry Silberman expects there will be skepticism about the invisible innovation that will pervade the venue. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading