Allied Telesyn Inc. hopes to offer European users of wide-area Wi-Fi networks the ability to move from one access point to another without losing a connection, using proprietary technology developed and deployed in Asia. Via [infoworld.nl]… Continue Reading
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Taiwan Tests Island-Wide WiMax
Taiwanese government officials said on Monday they plan to make Taiwan the world’s largest testing ground for WiMax, and inked a pact with Intel to work together on the wireless broadband technology. Via [pcworld.com]… Continue Reading
Securing Laptop PCs For Public Wi-Fi Hot Spots
A California-based network security company said it has new technology that could enable government employees to work securely on laptop computers and other devices from public Wi-Fi hot spots or networks at home. Via [fcw.com]… Continue Reading
The Long And Winding Road To Wi-Fi 2.0
New technology promises to increase the speed of wireless networks by a factor of 20, but the emerging standard is being delayed by vendors squabbling. Via [insight.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
No Shortage Of Wi-Fi Wannabes
Google Inc. is not the only company that thinks San Francisco’s proposed wireless network can be free to the city and its residents. Via [sfgate.com]… Continue Reading
WiMax Race Intensifies With Chips, Mini-PCI Kits
Sequans and Wavesat are unveiling this week a chip set and a mini-PCI card reference kit to accelerate WiMax development and deployment. Via [eetimes.com]… Continue Reading
EarthLink Gambles On Wireless
This year will be the year that EarthLink, one of the country’s largest ISPs, decided to cast its future success with wireless communications. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless LANs, IP Telephony To Boom
Spending on wireless LAN and IP telephony will double in four years, with government spending the most. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
WiMax Is Hype, Says Nokia
The tech industry is getting overheated about the long-range broadband access technology WiMax, according to one Nokia exec. Via [networks.silicon.com]… Continue Reading
Seattle Neighborhoods’ Free Wi-Fi Hits Snags
Five months ago, Mayor Greg Nickels flawlessly demonstrated a new city-run wireless Internet system in Columbia City as part of a program to see if free access could boost business in certain neighborhoods. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
Intel Calls The Wi-Fi Shots
As they often do when they’re not happy with the way things are going, a collection of tech-heavy hitters led by Intel may be trying to take control of an important Wi-Fi standards process. Via [news.zdnet.com]… Continue Reading
Don’t Let Fear Kill Muni Wi-Fi
Plans are afoot in Philadelphia and Huntsville, Alabama, as well as my hometown of San Francisco, to provide residents with low-cost or free wireless internet access. It’s a great idea whose time has come, like drinking fountains, public toilets and park benches. But last week, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that my city’s mayor expects… Continue Reading
Ads Pay For Free Wi-Fi
While hotel guests complain about being charged as much as $13 a day for Wi-Fi Internet access, Tantus Networks has come up with a way to make wireless Internet access free to everyone—through Wi-Fi advertising. Via [redherring.com]… Continue Reading
Sony Ericsson Flagship Sprouts 3G, Wi-Fi
Sony Ericsson has updated its flagship P-series smartphone line by announcing a model with 3G, 802.11b. The manufacturer has also beefed up the camera and display, and finally added BlackBerry Connect and VoIP support in the bundle. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
The Real Wireless Revolution Is Just Beginning
Amidst the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, a bit of the future made an auspicious debut. The FCC allowed an isolated temporary shelter in rural Louisiana to use the still-experimental technology WiMAX (basically, Wi-Fi’s big brother) as a powerful, high-speed wireless link to the nearest functioning Internet connection point, fifteen miles away. WiMAX worked flawlessly —… Continue Reading