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
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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
China’s ZTE Plans WiMAX Trial In Pakistan
China’s ZTE Corp. said Monday it would launch a trial run in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, of its beta equipment for the fixed wireless service. The trial will begin next month, through local provider Telecard, and include an installation of one six-sector base transceiver station and 17 receivers. Via [eet.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Breakthrough Takes On Interference
A breakthrough technology from a Silicon Valley wi-fi developer to be announced on Monday will take on the problem of interference in an increasingly wireless world that is holding up next-generation advances such as streaming video in the home. Via [news.ft.com]… Continue Reading
City Near Lucrative Wi-Fi Deal At Airport
Air travelers who want to surf the Net at O’Hare and Midway airports will be able to pay $6.95 a day for the privilege under a long-stalled agreement that will make millions for a politically connected contractor. Via [suntimes.com]… Continue Reading
Clearwire To Help Construct Wireless Network In Canada
Rogers Communications and Bell Canada, which compete for telephone and cable customers, plan to build a Canada-wide wireless broadband network with the help of Kirkland-based Clearwire. Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
A Trip Through Wi-Fi Wonderland
A few years ago, the simplest way of getting online while away from your home or office was to visit an Internet cafe. Internet providers such as Easy Everything did a booming trade in giving users web and email access, but modern times have called for a more flexible solution. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading