Here in an area spanning 700 square miles, site of a vast wireless Internet cloud, onion farmer Bob Hale can prop open a laptop among the scrub brush and check his e-mail. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
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Qualcomm Integrates WLAN Functions Into Handsets
Wireless technology provider Qualcomm Inc. has announced that its Mobile Station Modem chipsets will support Philips’ wireless local area network (WLAN) module. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Cisco Invests In Wi-Fi RFID
Cisco Systems has ploughed an unspecific amount of funding into WiFi-based RFID system maker AeroScout. Via [cbronline.com]… Continue Reading
VoIP Over Wi-Fi Poised To Spread Quickly
VoIP over WiFi networks, like the one now being implemented in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, could soon spread like wildfire to other municipalities, attendees at the VON Fall 2005 conference in Boston were told. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Free Wi-Fi Access Firm Launches
Launched at a London advertising technology conference, the company is signing up advertisers who want to target free users, who will have access at hotspots such as hotels, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Sees WiMax Trials In Parts Of Asia End-2005
Intel Corp., the world’s largest microchip maker, said on Thursday it expected to implement trials of the emerging wireless broadband technology called “WiMax” in Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines by year-end. Via [today.reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
VoIP Mistakes Mirror Early Wi-Fi Deployments
Companies are deploying VoIP services without fully considering the security implications, which is exactly what happened with early wireless network implementations, according to security experts. Via [zdnet.com.au]… Continue Reading
Vendor Unveils Wireless Broadband System For Trains
In tests, the system provided uninterrupted access at speeds as high as 137 miles per hour. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Study: Wi-Fi Services To Bring In The Bucks
Worldwide revenue from wireless network services will more than triple over the next four years, according to a report released Tuesday by In-Stat. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Eyes African Expansion, WiMax Launch
The world’s biggest chip maker, Intel, is expanding to Nigeria and Kenya to beef up its African business and hopes WiMax wireless technology will be launched commercially on the continent this year. Via [za.today.reuters.com]… Continue Reading
Mesh Comes To WiMax
SkyPilot Networks of Santa Clara, California hasn’t made as big a splash in the metropolitan-sized mesh network market as its competition, but that might change as it puts its Synchronous Mesh Protocol (SMP) to work with long-distance, high-throughput WiMax technology. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Verizon Embeds 3G For Wi-Fi Challenge
With its 3G data network all dressed up and with nowhere to go, Verizon is courting PC notebook OEMs and cutting prices. Today it announced deals to embed CDMA EV-DO chips with the top three US PC manufacturers, Dell, Lenovo and HP, in their notebook PCs. Verizon’s monthly tariff falls to $60 – half what… Continue Reading
Broadcom Unveils Wi-Fi Phone Chip
Broadcom Corporation introduced a new single-chip mobile VoIP processor designed with Wi-Fi phones in mind. Broadcom is already offering the VoIP processor commercially. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
AirDefense Launches Free Wi-Fi Security Tool
The consumer version of AirDefense Personal agent allows the user to monitor a laptop’s wireless connection for potential security risks. Consumers can track malicious or accidental wireless activities and wireless misconfigurations and close their wireless connection if a security threat is discovered. Via [toptechnews.com]… Continue Reading
Ruckus Aims To Create A Ruckus With Smart Antennas
Smart antenna start-up Video54 has changed its name to Ruckus Wireless and also announced a $9 million injection of venture capital funding as well as a deal to supply its devices to Hong Kong based carrier PCCW. Via [eet.com]… Continue Reading