The Promised Land of wireless networking now is 802.11n, which alleges 100-megabits-per-second-plus speed on data throughput. But because ratification of this specification isn’t expected until late 2006, vendors have begun offering products with enhanced speed, range, and coverage using a mix of proprietary technologies. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Technology Will Help Concertgoers Know The Score
You arrive at the concert hall and, instead of getting a programme, pick up a small piece of electronic kit that could revolutionise the experience of live symphonic music. Via [guardian.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Nextel Ending Wireless Broadband Trial
A Nextel spokesperson acknowledged Friday that the wireless operator is ending its trial of FLASH-OFDM wireless broadband effective June 30. Via [internetweek.com]… Continue Reading
T-Mobile Unveils 3G PDA, Announces Hot-Spot Network Expansion
T-Mobile Germany has unveiled the MDA IV, a 3G PDA handset that integrates GPRS, UMTS, and WLAN. Via [dmeurope.com]… Continue Reading
Philadelphia To Announce Wi-Fi Expansion Plans
The city of Philadelphia will release details of its wireless expansion plan next week. The plan, according to city CIO Dianah Neff, is to cover the entire city from downtown to local neighborhoods with low-cost, wireless broadband access. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
New VoIP-Enabled Roaming Client
PCTel’s new product permits users to make and get calls using the same number on cellular and IP networks. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Group Says Gov’t Should Get Out Of Wi-Fi Biz
A new study by the Competitive Enterprise Institute said municipal Wi-Fi wireless broadband networks may not provide all the benefits cities expect. Via [rcrnews.com]… Continue Reading
Motorola Damns WiMAX With Faint Praise
The real question about Canopy Wireless, now launched – 30 months late – in Europe, is not merely “what took you so long?” but “Why are you singing from Intel’s song book about regulation, but not about WiMAX?” Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Municipal Wi-Fi: Let’s Keep It Local
Advocates of Big Broadband took their case against municipal Wi-Fi public on Thursday with a new report from the New Millenium Research Council. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
$3 Bln Needed To Bring WiMAX To 98% Of US Households
Another area where WiMAX is expected to do well is as a way to provide Point-to-Point (PtP) links. A prime example would be with cellular BTSs that are currently using a leased line to provide a backhaul to the network. Via [itfacts.biz]… Continue Reading
Linksys Goes Long With MIMO-based Wireless
Wireless networking is one of those “agony and ecstasy” kind of technologies. Via [extremetech.com]… Continue Reading
Siemens Readies Digital TV, VoIP Wi-Fi Handsets
Siemens may have yet to decide whether it intends to flog off its mobile phone division, but while it ponders such a course, its handset business has to continue touting new product. To that end, the company today revealed a trio of handsets it will show off at CeBIT next month. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
3G Can Hold Own Against WiMax Says Nokia
In a panel discussion with UK journalists in Helsinki last week, leading figures in Nokia’s technology platforms and networks businesses explained that much of the hype associated with WiMax, which in some quarters has been labeled a 3G-killer, arise from some basic misunderstandings about radio technology and the economics of network rollout. Via [cbronline.com]… Continue Reading
Broadcom Holds Off On 802.11n Chip
We shouldn’t look a for an 802.11n chip from Broadcom anytime soon, according to Jeff Abramowitz, senior director of marketing for the company’s home and wireless networking business unit. Via [reed-electronics.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Services Slow To Connect At Companies
As cellular carriers provide faster data services and Wi-Fi hot-spots pop up in coffee shops and hotels, businesses are increasingly providing mobile employees with tools to take advantage of wireless data services outside the workplace. But widespread adoption is still down the road because of incompatible standards, high costs, and overhyped data speeds. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading