BT Openzone today said it will roll out Wi-Fi hotspots at 15 railway stations in the UK. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Deployment
Mars Wants Wi-Fi!
It’s a great story and a defining public relations opportunity for Wi-Fi infrastructure vendor Tropos Networks. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Roadshow To Tempt Firms Into Wireless
Representatives from the industry plan to descend on cities across Britain over the coming weeks to combat the continued reluctance of companies to install and use Wi-Fi. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Wireless Lamp Posts Take Over World!
Computerised lamp posts look like being the basis of the biggest data network ever, as the world’s traffic monitors set about controlling cars with wireless. And the result could be an absolute windfall for a startup company which, it seems, owns all the relevant patents. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
US Players To Shake Up Europe’s Pricey WiFi Scene
A fierce battle is looming to win the hearts, minds and wallets of the burgeoning army of European corporate WiFi road warriors. Although wireless roaming is still in its infancy, existing high service tariffs are likely to fall as competition heats up from North American market entrants, the latest report from London-based consultancy BroadGroup predicts.… Continue Reading
European Wi-Fi Tariffs High, Buildout Slow
The average price for one-hour connectivity to public access wireless local area networks in Europe is $8.24, according to a new report by London-based consultancy BroadGroup. In addition, the difference between average pricing for one-hour use and 24-hour-use pricing is 57 percent in Europe, with most pricing categories being prepaid. Via [rcrnews.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi E-Mail Takes Flight
Airline will offer wireless LAN service to keep passengers connected. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wayport Hits Wi-Fi Milestone
Thanks to a lift provided by its latest hotel deal, Wi-Fi service provider Wayport Inc.’s network now has more than 4 million customer connections. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Study: Wi-Fi Weaving Its Way Into Homes
An estimated 50 million homes in Europe, the United States and Asia will have Wi-Fi connections by 2007, according to new data released Wednesday. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Use Lags Deployments
The number of public locations where people with wireless laptops can connect to the Internet is growing dramatically, but actual usage remains stalled, a market research firm said Monday. Via [techweb.com]… Continue Reading
City To Offer Wireless Web For All
Browsing the Web from this Southern California city may soon become an outdoor sport. Via [cnn.com]… Continue Reading
2004 Is Crunch Time For Wireless Data
Growing numbers of Wi-Fi enabled laptops, GPRS and 3G mobile handsets will make 2004 a breakthrough year for wireless data use, according to Ovum. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi’s Shape-shifting At EMP: Building Design Poses Challenges
If there’s one place where Wi-Fi makes sense, it may be at Seattle’s cutting-edge Experience Music Project museum. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
Network To Bring Wireless Connections To D/FW
The purchase of a new wireless network will make Dallas/Fort Worth Airport the nation’s first major airport to offer clean wireless connections for both voice and data. Via [dfw.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Web Reaches Out In 2004
The UN says it is good for poorer nations, Exeter is the best place for it, you can get it with your burger, lager or latte, it is in 200 phone boxes, and the UK’s E-commerce Minister Stephen Timms wants every library to have it. Via [news.bbc.co.uk]… Continue Reading