Google Launches US Wireless Crusade

Posted on September 25, 2007 by Kristin Abraham • 13 Comments

Google is looking to offer 95% of the population free broadband within the next 10 years. Unfortunately, it seems that the FCC is thwarting their efforts.

Google has contacted the FCC and explained to them their interest in a wireless proposal set forth by M2Z Networks. M2Z is hoping to lease an unused slice of wireless spectrum between 2155 to 2175 MHz.

The FCC’s stance is that they’re waiting to hear how the public wants the spectrum to be used and licensed.

Google has my vote!
Via [theregister.co.uk]

Filed Under: FCC, Google, Spectrum

IOGEAR Ships Wireless USB Hub, Finally

Posted on September 24, 2007 by Eliza Villarino • 0 Comments

IOGEAR’s Wireless USB hub is now for sale to interested customers. The price tag: $199.95. The device goes by the name of GUWH104KIT and includes a router with four wired USB hubs. It can wirelessly link different Wireless USB adapters or notebooks. The company first announced this product in June 2006 and the first Wireless… Continue Reading

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My Wonderful Trip To South Africa That Didn’t Happen Thanks To The TSA And Delta Airlines

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Wayne Slavin • 240 Comments

I don’t normally post personal items, but I think that everyone should know about some of the horrible things happening at San Diego International Airport and with Delta Airlines. I wrote this immediately after the events that transpired so that I would have an accurate log. Summers are the busiest travel time of the year…. Continue Reading

Filed Under: Delta, Personal, Security, TSA

700MHz Auction: What’s Really Up For Grabs, And Why It Won’t Be Monopolized

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Kristin Abraham • 0 Comments

The FCC’s latest release may actually become this year’s top read. The rules for the upcoming 700 MHz auction is apparently riveting and controversial. One large chunk of spectrum has a number of open access conditions attached to it while the other requires bidders be active in the public/private public safety network. But the new… Continue Reading

Filed Under: FCC

Does Skype’s Windows Update Story Fly?

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Eliza Villarino • 1 Comment

Skype’s explanation on the service’s recent two-day blackout was met with skepticism. In a statement, the VoIP provider said: “The disruption was triggered by a massive restart of our users’ computers across the globe within a very short timeframe as they re-booted after receiving a routine set of patches through Windows Update.” Windows maker, Microsoft,… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Skype

Sprint’s New WiMax To Be Called ‘Xohm’

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Kristin Abraham • 3 Comments

Sprint’s new WiMAX has a name…Xohm. The company feels the X at the beginning of Xohm gives it an edgy feel but notes the pronounciation is like “home” but with a “z” sound at the beginning. However, the announcement of the name isn’t the only leap the company is taking. They also plan on rolling… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Sprint, WiMAX, Xohm

Google-funded Startup To Offer Free Wi-Fi In San Francisco

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Kristin Abraham • 2 Comments

The city of San Francisco has had its ups and downs with a citywide Wi-Fi system and still there is no system in sight. Google has most recently entered the fray, at least peripherally. Meraki, Google funded start up, claims it can cover the city with Wi-Fi for a fraction of the current plan’s costs,… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Community, Google, Municipal

Sprint To Offer WiMAX-enabled Linux Tablet

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Kristin Abraham • 2 Comments

LinuxDevices has discovered that Sprint will be offering an internet tablet similar to Nokia’s N800 next year. This addition to the Mobile WiMAX market will take advantage of Sprint’s 4G wireless services, which may reach more than 100 million people by 2008. In 2006 Sprint announced their plans to begin the 4G nationwide broadband mobile… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Linux, Nokia, Sprint, WiMAX

iPhone Music Store Plus Apple And Starbucks/T-Mobile Wi-Fi Agreement

Posted on September 4, 2007 by Wayne Slavin • 1 Comment

We have received word and rumors are spreading that Apple and Starbucks/T-Mobile will be announcing a special deal to allow for iPhone Wi-Fi access at Starbucks/T-Mobile sites. The terms and details of the announcement are not yet known, but we hear that this is going to arrive at the same time that the iTunes store… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Apple, iPhone, Starbucks, T-Mobile

Qualcomm Cell Phone Ban To Take Effect

Posted on August 30, 2007 by Eliza Villarino • 3 Comments

Qualcomm continues to lose the war over patents with Broadcom. U.S. President George W. Bush has announced he will not overturn a June ruling by the International Trade Commission banning the importation of cell phones housing chips infringing Broadcom patents. Qualcomm, however, is determined not to give up the fight. Aside from preparing an appeal… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Broadcom, Qualcomm

AT&T Lights Up WiMax In Juneau

Posted on August 29, 2007 by Eliza Villarino • 0 Comments

Juneau, Alaska residents can now avail of wireless WiMax-based broadband Internet service from AT&T Inc.’s subsidiary AT&T Alascom for $19.95 per month. The company said it is its first venture as part of a statewide plan to broaden broadband coverage via WiMax. The Juneau network will use Alvarion Ltd. equipment and will blanket the Douglas,… Continue Reading

Filed Under: ATT, Deployment, WiMAX

Earthlink Shifts Municipal Wi-Fi Strategy

Posted on August 21, 2007 by Eliza Villarino • 0 Comments

Earthlink has abandoned its original business strategy for municipal wireless networks. “We’re also beginning a dialog with the municipalities that we’ve partnered with, and that we’re considering partnering with,” said Earthlink President and CEO Rolla P. Huff. “The Wi-Fi business as currently constituted will not provide an acceptable return … We’re going to look for… Continue Reading

Filed Under: EarthLink, Municipal

Building The El Cajon Dam With Wireless Communications

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Eliza Villarino • 0 Comments

The $800 million El Cajon Dam in Mexico reached completion early this year and a cutting-edge wireless voice and data communications helped made that possible. Raul Orozco, the IT and telecommunications director at the principal contractor of the dam, said the technology not only produced savings but also ensured the safety of workers — as… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Deployment

Research Boosts Wireless Data Transfer

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Eliza Villarino • 0 Comments

Could computer wires become extinct soon? Scientists at the Georgia Electronic Design Center (GEDC) at Georgia Tech are looking at that possibility, with the use of extremely high radio frequencies. Prof. Joy Laskar, GEDC director and one of the lead researchers on the project, said the study aims to “maximize data throughput to make possible… Continue Reading

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SF Sets Wi-Fi Vote, But Deal May Fade

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Kristin Abraham • 0 Comments

San Francisco has spent three long years working toward citywide Wi-Fi and it appears as though a November election will finally settle the debate. The problem is the city’s deal with EarthLink may go south before it is ever implemented. EarthLink has raised concerns about the citywide Wi-Fi agreements they have signed and are no… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Community, Municipal
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