Navini Networks is on a tear. The vendor is now working with British Telecommunications (BT) on a trial of pre-WiMAX systems for the United Kingdom. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
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WLAN Switches Take Off Weight
Fat access points are simpler to deploy than thin ones. Since the former come with all of the intelligence needed in an end point, users can take them out of their boxes, turn on the power, and have them running in a short period of time. Thin access points have a master/slave design, so more… Continue Reading
VoCable Gateway Design Includes Wi-Fi Capability
Texas Instruments has started sampling a voice-over-cable gateway platform that combines voice, data and Wi-Fi in a single design. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Mayor Sees Wireless Service As Nasic Right
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who became internationally known for his campaign a year ago to legalise gay marriage, said on Monday he considered wireless Internet access a fundamental right of all citizens. Via [today.reuters.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Alvarion Grabs WiMAX Market In South America
There is a race to deploy wireless broadband using Wimax -technically IEEE 802.16- in Argentina, with two ISPs already boasting about having an operating network in the metropolitan Buenos Aires area, and the two currently engaged in the active deployment and extension of their networks to different cities. In this year’s Expocomm exhibition, both players… Continue Reading
802.11n Deal Imminent, Says Broadcom Exec
The logjam that has delayed agreement on the IEEE 802.11n high data-rate WLAN standard will be broken soon, and a standard agreed by the middle of next year, a senior executive from Broadcom Corp. told the World Broadband Forum. Via [eetimes.com]… Continue Reading
Google’s Wireless Plans May Pose Threat To Telecom Companies
Telecom and cable providers are already at battle with a number of government municipalities that are launching free or low-cost Internet services for their communities. Now Google could join the fray with its proposal to provide such services in San Francisco. If chosen as a provider, Google could compete with the city’s local telephone and… Continue Reading
MIMO Brings 400Mbps Wi-Fi Closer
One Wi-Fi vendor says it is close to launching ultra-high-speed Wi-Fi products that will enable secure data transfer and video streaming. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]… Continue Reading
Dictionary Debuts Wi-Fi, Brain Freeze
Go ahead, treat yourself. Check out the latest chick flick, get a bikini wax or enjoy an ice cream that might give you a brain freeze. Via [orlandosentinel.com]… Continue Reading
BT Unveils 3G Wi-Fi Combo
BT has launched a combined Wi-Fi, 3G and GPRS tariff for road warriors and other business folk on the move. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
US WiMax Trials To Start In 2006
A major US mobile carrier is set to launch the first wireless broadband services based on the emerging WiMax standard next year. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Zultys Launches Push-To-Talk Wi-Fi Phone
Zultys Technologies will launch a new wireless voice over IP (VoIP) phone next month that supports instant messaging, push-to-talk conferencing with multiple users, and end-to-end encryption. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Air Force Adds Wi-Fi To Arsenal
The U.S. Air Force is adding a new weapon at more than 50 bases nationwide. Currently, 65 bases have replaced their old pen-and-paper flight-line maintenance systems with Wi-Fi, and another 20-25 bases are scheduled for WLAN deployments in the next 18 months. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
D-Link Announces 3G Compatible Internet Camera
D-Link is introducing a new D-Link Internet Camera with 3G compatibility will be added to its line of IP surveillance products. The new camer offers the ability to view live video streams from a 3G cell phone. Via [geekzone.co.nz]… Continue Reading
Why WiMax Could Hit The Hotspot
The technology for delivering fast Web access over large areas could help upstart communications outfits nab share from established player. Via [businessweek.com]… Continue Reading