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U.S. Regional Carrier to Jump on 3.65GHz for WiMax
(News) A Massachusetts company that sells wireless broadband to enterprises is one of the latest service providers to get a...
(News) A Massachusetts company that sells wireless broadband to enterprises is one of the latest service providers to get a...
Backhaul woes slow Sprint's WiMax rollout
(News) Sprint Nextel won't make the April launch it had planned for its Xohm WiMax service, largely because of problems setting up Internet links behind the WiMax part of the network, the head of the project said.
(News) Sprint Nextel won't make the April launch it had planned for its Xohm WiMax service, largely because of problems setting up Internet links behind the WiMax part of the network, the head of the project said.
Motorola Plans to Push Mobility, Home at CTIA
(News) Motorola will highlight advances in WiMax, LTE, and femtocells at the show.
(News) Motorola will highlight advances in WiMax, LTE, and femtocells at the show.
Reports: China Mobile readies April 3G trials
(News) China Mobile will launch trials of a 3G (third-generation) mobile service in eight Chinese cities next month, Chinese media reported Friday.
(News) China Mobile will launch trials of a 3G (third-generation) mobile service in eight Chinese cities next month, Chinese media reported Friday.
Microsoft 'white spaces' prototype shuts down
(News) For the second time, a device submitted by Microsoft for U.S. Federal Communications Commission testing of wireless "white spaces" technology has stopped working and been taken out of the process.
(News) For the second time, a device submitted by Microsoft for U.S. Federal Communications Commission testing of wireless "white spaces" technology has stopped working and been taken out of the process.
Motorola to go broad with CTIA debuts
(News) Motorola won't choose sides in the main technology standoffs expected at the CTIA Wireless trade show next week, judging from a set of early product announcements on Wednesday.
(News) Motorola won't choose sides in the main technology standoffs expected at the CTIA Wireless trade show next week, judging from a set of early product announcements on Wednesday.
DoCoMo's LTE trial system hits 250M bps
(News) NTT DoCoMo has achieved a download speed of 250M bps (bits per second) in trials of a future 3G cellular technology.
(News) NTT DoCoMo has achieved a download speed of 250M bps (bits per second) in trials of a future 3G cellular technology.
FCC closes 700MHz spectrum auction
(News) The controversial 700MHz spectrum auction has closed, raising US$19.59 billion, a record for a spectrum auction in the U.S., the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday.
(News) The controversial 700MHz spectrum auction has closed, raising US$19.59 billion, a record for a spectrum auction in the U.S., the U.S. Federal Communications Commission said Tuesday.
Alcatel-Lucent unveils a mobile magnifying glass
(News) Mobile applications are evolving even faster than the networks on which they run, and they could create new demands on infrastructure that hurt overall network performance.
(News) Mobile applications are evolving even faster than the networks on which they run, and they could create new demands on infrastructure that hurt overall network performance.
Covad Deal Revives Stalled Silicon Valley Wi-Fi Plan
(News) Covad will build a test network for a delayed municipal wireless system.
(News) Covad will build a test network for a delayed municipal wireless system.
Japan launches high-speed Internet satellite
(News) Japan has launched a satellite that is able to provide high-speed Internet connections to homes and offices at speeds rivaling those of today's fiber optic connections.
(News) Japan has launched a satellite that is able to provide high-speed Internet connections to homes and offices at speeds rivaling those of today's fiber optic connections.
San Francisco's New Wi-Fi Provider Plays it Safe
(News) As Meraki takes over the project, it applies a strategy to duck the problems that have stalled municipal wireless plans.
(News) As Meraki takes over the project, it applies a strategy to duck the problems that have stalled municipal wireless plans.
A Wi-Fi Virus Outbreak? It's Possible
(News) If criminals were to target unsecured wireless routers, they could create an attack that could piggyback across thousands of Wi-Fi networks in urban areas, according to researchers.
(News) If criminals were to target unsecured wireless routers, they could create an attack that could piggyback across thousands of Wi-Fi networks in urban areas, according to researchers.
In Search of the Breakthrough Mobile Network
(News) It's been a tough year for municipal Wi-Fi projects and emerging wireless technologies, but with the bruises comes new muscle.
(News) It's been a tough year for municipal Wi-Fi projects and emerging wireless technologies, but with the bruises comes new muscle.
Sprint's New CEO Faces a Full Inbox
(News) Former chief of A&T Wireless Dan Hesse must stop the bleeding and rebuild the mobile telecom giant, analysts say.
(News) Former chief of A&T Wireless Dan Hesse must stop the bleeding and rebuild the mobile telecom giant, analysts say.
Denver Airport Offers Free Wi-Fi
(News) Denver International Airport quietly drops the fee for wireless Internet access in time to serve ads to holiday travelers.
(News) Denver International Airport quietly drops the fee for wireless Internet access in time to serve ads to holiday travelers.
Denver Airport Launches Free Wi-Fi
(News) Denver International Airport quietly drops the fee for wireless Internet access in time to serve ads to holiday travelers.
(News) Denver International Airport quietly drops the fee for wireless Internet access in time to serve ads to holiday travelers.
AT&T says its wireless network also open to outside devices
(News) Customers of AT&T's mobile-phone service can attach outside devices and run outside applications, the company said Thursday, following an announcement last week that Verizon Wireless would open up its network.
(News) Customers of AT&T's mobile-phone service can attach outside devices and run outside applications, the company said Thursday, following an announcement last week that Verizon Wireless would open up its network.
A Primer on the FCC's 700MHz Auction
(News) The FCC wireless spectrum auction: What is it, what's at stake, how does it work, and what does it mean to you?
(News) The FCC wireless spectrum auction: What is it, what's at stake, how does it work, and what does it mean to you?
Really Fast Phones Coming in 2008, Verizon Says
(News) For its fourth-generation network, Verizon will use a technology that will give individual users performance comparable to today's wired broadband.
(News) For its fourth-generation network, Verizon will use a technology that will give individual users performance comparable to today's wired broadband.
EarthLink takes hard look at muni Wi-Fi unit
(News) EarthLink Inc.'s municipal Wi-Fi signal grew weaker on Friday as the company said it may sell the business that built wireless networks in Philadelphia and other cities.
(News) EarthLink Inc.'s municipal Wi-Fi signal grew weaker on Friday as the company said it may sell the business that built wireless networks in Philadelphia and other cities.
New Ways to Solve Your Cell Phone Dead Spots
(News) If using your cell phone in your house is an exercise in frustration, one of these three growing technologies could fix the problem.
(News) If using your cell phone in your house is an exercise in frustration, one of these three growing technologies could fix the problem.
HP, Taiwan company show-off WiMax hospital station
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. and Taiwanese WiMax service provider Global Mobile Corp. on Monday showed off a mobile WiMax station for use in hospitals, complete with a laptop PC, monitor and other gear.
(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. and Taiwanese WiMax service provider Global Mobile Corp. on Monday showed off a mobile WiMax station for use in hospitals, complete with a laptop PC, monitor and other gear.
Top 10 North American wireless broadband networks
(News) A new report compiled by wireless services consulting and analysis firm Novarum ranks Wi-Fi, WiMax and third generation (3G) cellular networks in 16 North American cities, based on performance, service availability, ease of use and overall value.
(News) A new report compiled by wireless services consulting and analysis firm Novarum ranks Wi-Fi, WiMax and third generation (3G) cellular networks in 16 North American cities, based on performance, service availability, ease of use and overall value.
Remote Vietnamese village gets Internet access via WiMax
(News) WiMax and a satellite connection are bringing broadband Internet access to a remote Vietnamese village, part of a collaboration between the public and private sector to narrow the digital divide in rural Vietnam.
(News) WiMax and a satellite connection are bringing broadband Internet access to a remote Vietnamese village, part of a collaboration between the public and private sector to narrow the digital divide in rural Vietnam.
In-flight Internet takes to US skies
(News) Alaska Airlines has announced that it will test a high-speed satellite wireless Internet service on its aircraft next year. The airline will be the first carrier in the US to offer such a service, and if the test is successful, will implement it onto the entire 114-aircraft strong fleet.
(News) Alaska Airlines has announced that it will test a high-speed satellite wireless Internet service on its aircraft next year. The airline will be the first carrier in the US to offer such a service, and if the test is successful, will implement it onto the entire 114-aircraft strong fleet.
Silicon Valley wireless nears crunch time
(News) Backers of a massive wireless network for California's Silicon Valley have yet to build promised test networks or complete a model agreement for local governments, but at least one executive expects those to be finished by year's end.
(News) Backers of a massive wireless network for California's Silicon Valley have yet to build promised test networks or complete a model agreement for local governments, but at least one executive expects those to be finished by year's end.
Broadcasters continue fight against wireless Net
(News) The association of television broadcasters launched a campaign on Monday designed to persuade the Federal Communications Commission not to allow portable wireless Internet services in the so-called "white spaces" of TV spectrum.
(News) The association of television broadcasters launched a campaign on Monday designed to persuade the Federal Communications Commission not to allow portable wireless Internet services in the so-called "white spaces" of TV spectrum.
Current EarthLink deal with SF looks dead
(News) EarthLink Inc.'s current contract to build a municipal Wi-Fi network in San Francisco appears to be dead following a restructuring of the struggling Internet service provider.
(News) EarthLink Inc.'s current contract to build a municipal Wi-Fi network in San Francisco appears to be dead following a restructuring of the struggling Internet service provider.
Power Wi-Fi using the sun, says startup
(News) A small U.S. startup has announced technology for running Wi-Fi routers in remote places using only the power of the sun.
(News) A small U.S. startup has announced technology for running Wi-Fi routers in remote places using only the power of the sun.
EarthLink layoffs signal change in muni Wi-Fi
(News) EarthLink Inc.'s announcement that it will lay off 900 people is a blow to broadband competition, but some industry followers say it doesn't signal the end of municipal Wi-Fi.
(News) EarthLink Inc.'s announcement that it will lay off 900 people is a blow to broadband competition, but some industry followers say it doesn't signal the end of municipal Wi-Fi.
Cisco muffles Linksys death knell
(News) The saga of Cisco Systems Inc. and its Linksys consumer and small-business division continued last week as Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers hinted at the companies' future branding strategy.
(News) The saga of Cisco Systems Inc. and its Linksys consumer and small-business division continued last week as Cisco Chairman and CEO John Chambers hinted at the companies' future branding strategy.
New US WiMax partners aim to match 700MHz
(News) With wider national coverage than either company could have had on its own, Sprint Nextel Corp. and Clearwire Corp. say they can achieve on their joint WiMax network some of what Google Inc. and others want to see in the prized 700MHz band.
(News) With wider national coverage than either company could have had on its own, Sprint Nextel Corp. and Clearwire Corp. say they can achieve on their joint WiMax network some of what Google Inc. and others want to see in the prized 700MHz band.
IEEE 802.20 changes rules to prevent steamrolling
(News) The working group for the emerging IEEE 802.20 mobile broadband standard, which was suspended last year after a fight over members' real company affiliations, has changed its voting rules.
(News) The working group for the emerging IEEE 802.20 mobile broadband standard, which was suspended last year after a fight over members' real company affiliations, has changed its voting rules.
AT&T softens position on open access spectrum
(News) AT&T Inc. has backed away from earlier complaints about proposed open-access rules on parts of the 700MHz spectrum to be auctioned by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission by early next year.
(News) AT&T Inc. has backed away from earlier complaints about proposed open-access rules on parts of the 700MHz spectrum to be auctioned by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission by early next year.
Time Warner Cable lets users share with Fon
(News) Subscribers to Time Warner Cable Inc.'s cable modem service in the U.S. can now share their broadband Internet connection with others through Fon Technology SL, which provides a special public/private router.
(News) Subscribers to Time Warner Cable Inc.'s cable modem service in the U.S. can now share their broadband Internet connection with others through Fon Technology SL, which provides a special public/private router.
Samsung's picture frames gets Wi-Fi, RSS
(News) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. this week showed off a soon-to-be-released version of its digital photo frame with Wi-Fi and two larger versions that will hit markets later this year.
(News) Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. this week showed off a soon-to-be-released version of its digital photo frame with Wi-Fi and two larger versions that will hit markets later this year.
Tech group opposes new public safety spectrum plan
(News) A coalition of technology and telecommunications vendors will oppose a plan to give public safety agencies across the U.S. new wireless spectrum, saying it could jeopardize an agreement already in place that would provide spectrum for interoperable emergency communications by early 2009.
(News) A coalition of technology and telecommunications vendors will oppose a plan to give public safety agencies across the U.S. new wireless spectrum, saying it could jeopardize an agreement already in place that would provide spectrum for interoperable emergency communications by early 2009.
Can Metro Wi-Fi Beat Cellular?
(News) City Wi-Fi stacks up well against cellular data services, say researchers.
(News) City Wi-Fi stacks up well against cellular data services, say researchers.
Carriers Unite for Future Mobile Networks
Carriers Unite for Future Mobile Networks
Carriers Unite for Future Mobile Networks
Sprint Picks WiMax for Faster Mobile Data Network
(news) Sprint Picks WiMax for Faster Mobile Data Network
(news) Sprint Picks WiMax for Faster Mobile Data Network
Qualcomm Chip Set Could Triple Wireless Bandwidth
(news) Qualcomm Chip Set Could Triple Wireless Bandwidth
(news) Qualcomm Chip Set Could Triple Wireless Bandwidth
Sprint Launches EV-DO Mobile Service for Laptops
(news) Sprint Launches EV-DO Mobile Service for Laptops
(news) Sprint Launches EV-DO Mobile Service for Laptops
Nokia to Offer Free Blackberry-style 'Push' E-mail
(news) Nokia to Offer Free Blackberry-style 'Push' E-mail
(news) Nokia to Offer Free Blackberry-style 'Push' E-mail
South Korea to Launch Massive Test of Mobile Entertainment
(news) South Korea to Launch Massive Test of Mobile Entertainment
(news) South Korea to Launch Massive Test of Mobile Entertainment
Qualcomm to Build National Wireless Media Network
(news) Qualcomm to Build National Wireless Media Network
(news) Qualcomm to Build National Wireless Media Network
AirDefense Locks Up Wi-Fi
(news) Software maintains security on laptops when they're outside the network.
(news) Software maintains security on laptops when they're outside the network.
Mobile Computing: Make a Hotel Room Wireless
(howto) Everything you need to make that broadband connection wireless.
(howto) Everything you need to make that broadband connection wireless.
Will WiMax Replace DSL?
(news) Despite Intel's support of the emerging wireless technology, some doubt its potential.
(news) Despite Intel's support of the emerging wireless technology, some doubt its potential.
Mobile Phones Cleared for Takeoff
(news) Cell phones and wireless devices pass Airbus's onboard tests with flying colors.
(news) Cell phones and wireless devices pass Airbus's onboard tests with flying colors.
Consumer Watch: Don't Get Burned Paying for a Hotspot
(howto) Public Wi-Fi connections are great, but do your homework before you log on.
(howto) Public Wi-Fi connections are great, but do your homework before you log on.
Mobile Computing: Are Hot Spots Safe?
(howto) Security threats and countermeasures for wireless Web users.
(howto) Security threats and countermeasures for wireless Web users.
New Service Simplifies Wireless Surfing
(news) Handmark Express delivers news, maps, and more, without annoying ads.
(news) Handmark Express delivers news, maps, and more, without annoying ads.
DSL Speeds, Cellular Coverage
(news) New technologies gear up to start competing against cable, DSL, and hot spots.
(news) New technologies gear up to start competing against cable, DSL, and hot spots.
Mobile Computing: Power Tips for Notebooks
(howto) Blackouts are more common than you think: Be prepared.
(howto) Blackouts are more common than you think: Be prepared.
Mobile Computing: Ultimate Guide to the Wireless Web
(howto) We lay out the options and explain how to choose among them.
(howto) We lay out the options and explain how to choose among them.
Spotwave Boosts Indoor Wireless Signals
(news) SpotCell devices amplify, extend scope of wireless coverage.
(news) SpotCell devices amplify, extend scope of wireless coverage.
Full Disclosure: An Unwired Nation? Maybe Next Year
(howto) Dial-up may be dreary, but you don't need to hunt for a Starbucks to use it.
(howto) Dial-up may be dreary, but you don't need to hunt for a Starbucks to use it.
Mobile Computing: Guide to Wi-Fi Hot Spots
(howto) Where to find the hottest spots and services; plus pricing info.
(howto) Where to find the hottest spots and services; plus pricing info.
Plugged In: Faster Wi-Fi, Whether It's Ready or Not
(howto) Plus: Broadband in flight, video in hand, and blogs in business.
(howto) Plus: Broadband in flight, video in hand, and blogs in business.
Mobile Computing: Cool Gifts for Mobile Mavens
(howto) The Apple IPod MP3 player and my favorite accessories.
(howto) The Apple IPod MP3 player and my favorite accessories.
Mobile Computing: The Newest Wireless Technology
(howto) We demystify 3G, a high-speed wireless data and voice network technology.
(howto) We demystify 3G, a high-speed wireless data and voice network technology.
Mobile Computing: Wireless Web Served at Starbucks
(howto) We test a new service from Starbucks; plus tips for travelers.
(howto) We test a new service from Starbucks; plus tips for travelers.
TI Wi-Fi Chip Conserves Battery Power
(news) Texas Instruments readies 802.11b chip that dramatically drops stand-by power consumption.
(news) Texas Instruments readies 802.11b chip that dramatically drops stand-by power consumption.
Starbucks Expands Wireless Internet Offering
(news) Coffeehouse chain partners with T-Mobile, HP to offer wireless broadband Internet access in 1200 locations, with more to come.
(news) Coffeehouse chain partners with T-Mobile, HP to offer wireless broadband Internet access in 1200 locations, with more to come.
Do We Really Want the Wireless Web?
(news) Survey shows few current users and little interest, but service providers aim to change that.
(news) Survey shows few current users and little interest, but service providers aim to change that.
Connect Fast With 3G Nets
(news) New cellular networks make mobile Internet access as fast as dial-up.
(news) New cellular networks make mobile Internet access as fast as dial-up.
Expo Highlights Ways to a Wireless Life
(news) Smart phones, new services, even Bluetooth jewelry take center stage at CTIA show.
(news) Smart phones, new services, even Bluetooth jewelry take center stage at CTIA show.
Road-Testing Verizon's Wireless Data Net
(news) You can cut the cord and get 244-kbps service, but at some cost and hassle.
(news) You can cut the cord and get 244-kbps service, but at some cost and hassle.
Event Highlights Wireless, Mobile Tools
(news) Cell phone and PDA add-ons, network products showcased at Demo 2002.
(news) Cell phone and PDA add-ons, network products showcased at Demo 2002.
Palm Chief Boosts Broadband
(news) Benhamou berates both industry and lawmakers for roadblocks to progress, urges a team effort.
(news) Benhamou berates both industry and lawmakers for roadblocks to progress, urges a team effort.
Graceful Palm Phone With Color Screen
(reviews) The Samsung SPH-I300 is both a cellular phone and a PDA.
(reviews) The Samsung SPH-I300 is both a cellular phone and a PDA.
Wireless 911 Service Slowly Appears
(news) Industry, government join efforts to install geographic location services for emergency calls.
(news) Industry, government join efforts to install geographic location services for emergency calls.
Siemens S40: Call Locally, Tote Globally
(reviews) Excellent reception and automatic network switching makes the Siemens S40 cell phone a great choice for business travelers.
(reviews) Excellent reception and automatic network switching makes the Siemens S40 cell phone a great choice for business travelers.
Fiberlink Offers Mobile Wireless Security
(news) Global Remote service extends secure remote access to wireless PDAs, smart phones.
(news) Global Remote service extends secure remote access to wireless PDAs, smart phones.
Cell Phones: They're Everywhere, and a Hazard
(news) Three percent of drivers are talking on the phone, says study.
(news) Three percent of drivers are talking on the phone, says study.
AT&T Wireless Offers High Speed, With Limitations
(news) Company's GPRS service may be a first, but speed and roaming aren't quite there yet.
(news) Company's GPRS service may be a first, but speed and roaming aren't quite there yet.
IBM Delivers on Wireless Product Promises
(news) ThinkPads with antennas will begin shipping in June, with handhelds to follow.
(news) ThinkPads with antennas will begin shipping in June, with handhelds to follow.
Mini-Modem for Wireless Internet Service
(reviews) Novatel's new modem provides a smaller but pricier alternative for Ricochet users.
(reviews) Novatel's new modem provides a smaller but pricier alternative for Ricochet users.
Device Synchronization Gets Simpler
(news) Wide adoption of the common language of SyncML should make it easy to share data across your many devices.
(news) Wide adoption of the common language of SyncML should make it easy to share data across your many devices.
Experts Ponder Securing the Wireless World
(news) RSA Conference: A faster wireless Web may bring commerce applications, but also requires better security.
(news) RSA Conference: A faster wireless Web may bring commerce applications, but also requires better security.
Nextel Ships First Mobile Java Phones
(news) Motorola-built wireless phones provide basic PDA applications, can load Java apps.
(news) Motorola-built wireless phones provide basic PDA applications, can load Java apps.
Passing Notes, Internet Style
(reviews) Communicate from anywhere with WebLink Wireless' e-mail service and Motorola's compact pager.
(reviews) Communicate from anywhere with WebLink Wireless' e-mail service and Motorola's compact pager.
Hurry Up and Wait for Speedy Wireless Nets
(news) What will entice customers--and wireless providers--to jump to the next generation?
(news) What will entice customers--and wireless providers--to jump to the next generation?
Take a Walk on the Wireless Side
(news) We compare four wireless services for your palmtop computer to determine which ones let you go mobile with confidence.
(news) We compare four wireless services for your palmtop computer to determine which ones let you go mobile with confidence.
Consumer Watch: Cell Phones With No Strings Attached
(howto) Save money on your wireless service plan.
(howto) Save money on your wireless service plan.
Ericsson Previews High-End, High-Speed Phone
(news) R520M applies upcoming GPRS standard, plus Bluetooth and PDA functions.
(news) R520M applies upcoming GPRS standard, plus Bluetooth and PDA functions.
Microsoft Puts its Stinger in Phones
(news) Smart phone platform, unveiled in prototype, incorporates a few PDA features.
(news) Smart phone platform, unveiled in prototype, incorporates a few PDA features.
Three Minutes With Philippe Kahn
(news) LightSurf's chief describes a future when images travel on high-speed wireless Nets to cell phones and PDAs.
(news) LightSurf's chief describes a future when images travel on high-speed wireless Nets to cell phones and PDAs.
Ericsson Rethinks Mobile Phones
(news) Outsourcing handset production may indicate industry shift that could change customer options.
(news) Outsourcing handset production may indicate industry shift that could change customer options.
Warp Speed Web Access: Cable vs. DSL vs. Everything Else
(reviews) The latest in fast Net for 2001: We compare the providers, identify the best broadband sites, and rate the new home gateways.
(reviews) The latest in fast Net for 2001: We compare the providers, identify the best broadband sites, and rate the new home gateways.
Play MP3s on Your Cell Phone
(news) Samsung and Sprint merge cell phone and MP3 player to the tune of $400.
(news) Samsung and Sprint merge cell phone and MP3 player to the tune of $400.
Broadband on the Run: Wireless Internet Access for Travelers
(news) Cut the cord: Two services offer travelers wireless high-bandwidth connections.
(news) Cut the cord: Two services offer travelers wireless high-bandwidth connections.
MSN Mobile Update Supports Text Services, Content
(news) More MSN Web services make their way to wireless phones with revamped MSN Mobile.
(news) More MSN Web services make their way to wireless phones with revamped MSN Mobile.
OmniSky Updates Wireless Service for PDAs
(news) OmniSky 2.0 expands to support Pocket PCs plus faster e-mail, color, and integration between Web and apps.
(news) OmniSky 2.0 expands to support Pocket PCs plus faster e-mail, color, and integration between Web and apps.
Service Offers to Beam Coupons to Your PDA
(news) SUMmedia's SavingUMoney.com now distributes coupons by Palm and mobile phone as well as Web.
(news) SUMmedia's SavingUMoney.com now distributes coupons by Palm and mobile phone as well as Web.