NetStumbler http://www.netstumbler.com The award-winning wireless networking tool and the best source for your daily Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 3G and VoIP news. Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:52:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Boeing Kills ‘Dreamliner’ Wireless Network Plans http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/02/05/boeing-kills-dreamliner-wireless-network-plans/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/02/05/boeing-kills-dreamliner-wireless-network-plans/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:43:00 +0000 Eliza Villarino http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=88 Boeing has dropped its plans to provide in-flight entertainment on its 787 “Dreamliner”, citing network weight and spectrum issues. According to company spokeswoman Lori Gunter, installation of the wireless network means additional 200 pounds per plane, or four times heavier than a wired network.

Boeing also failed to get authorization to tap certain wireless bands in some countries, making it difficult to deliver DVD-quality movies, which use massive amounts of bandwidth. Gunter did not name the countries that refuse to approve the company’s request but clarified that the U.S. is not among them. She said that the money for the venture’s research and development will not be wasted as this will be helpful in the deployment of a wired network.

Despite the development, Gunter said Boeing is going ahead with the scheduled maiden flight of Dreamliner in August.
Via [computerworld.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/02/05/boeing-kills-dreamliner-wireless-network-plans/feed/ 0 Aeroplane Wi-Fi Could Fly Again http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/10/03/aeroplane-wi-fi-could-fly-again/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/10/03/aeroplane-wi-fi-could-fly-again/#comments Tue, 03 Oct 2006 12:50:00 +0000 Eliza Villarino http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=240 Panasonic announced it will offer wireless Internet service to airlines and the plan is to sell the service for $10 per flight. It is eyeing companies like Lufthansa, which used Boeing’s failed Connexion service. Panasonic strategic marketing director David Bruner said the firm is “determined to avoid one of the things that brought Connexion down” lack of an initial fleet big enough to assure acceptable pricing for the airlines.” Panasonic will offer cheaper service and preferential access to satellite bandwidth to the first airlines that will sign up. Planes with Connexion on-board only need to change the modem and upgrade it from 5 Mbps to 12Mbps to use the service.
Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/10/03/aeroplane-wi-fi-could-fly-again/feed/ 0 Boeing Connexion Service Fails To Take Off http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/07/07/boeing-connexion-service-fails-to-take-off/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/07/07/boeing-connexion-service-fails-to-take-off/#comments Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:17:00 +0000 Sherry Jones http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=388 It appears airline passengers aren’t as eager for in-flight Wi-Fi as proponents thought they would be. Boeing, creator of Connexion in-flight Wi-Fi service, has put a hold on future expansion of the service and may even sell or terminate the program. Connexion currently offers wireless service onboard 72 extended-flight planes, but the fee of up to $29.95 (depending on flight time) has kept some passengers unconnected. In a similar move, US telecoms provider Verizon ended its 20-year Airfone service on commercial flights.
Via [vnunet.com]

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