Voice over WiMAX Arrives
[October 10, 2008]
Sprint and Clearwire are not the only WiMAX players--and data is not the only WiMAX possibility. DBC's BridgeMAXX VOICE service is available in 15 markets in Idaho, Indiana, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wyoming.Sprint Optimistic About WiMAX
[October 9, 2008]
Despite an uncertain economic climate, Sprint remains confident in its WiMAX investment. With uptake the key to success, the company this week annonced eight new laptops containing WiMAX chips are now shipping, with 20 more under certification review.
October Newsbits
[October 8, 2008]
RIM gets in on the touchscreen game; experts examine the role of location-based apps in the future of smartphones; analysts predict economic downturn will slow mobile phone growth; free airport Wi-Fi from Boingo in October; Apple grabs 17% of smartphone market; and more.
Introducing IEEE 802.11r
[October 7, 2008]
On July 15th of this year, without much fanfare, the IEEE published the final specification for IEEE 802.11r-2008, also known as Fast Basic Service Set Transition, an amendment to the 802.11 standard that supports fast handoff between access points--specifically in order to enable VoIP roaming on a Wi-Fi network with 802.1X authentication.
Wi-Fi Usage Continues to Climb Worldwide
[October 6, 2008]
The latest edition of the iPass Broadband Mobility Index shows business Wi-Fi usage continues to increase in markets all over the world.
Sprint Launches Mobile WiMAX Network
[October 3, 2008]
Sprint's XOHM network debuted in Baltimore, MD this week.
Philadelphia's Wi-Fi Story Begins a New Chapter
[October 2, 2008]
Last week, NAC, the group now managing Philly's Wi-Fi network, emerged from a three-month transition period with EarthLink. The new focus? Not monetizing, although plans for ads and other revenue generation are being considered, but rather encouraging municipal and small business use of the "free" network.
You Are Here: Broadcom Partners with Skyhook
[October 1, 2008]
Chipmaker will bring Wi-Fi positioning to its location-based services (LBS) infrastructure.
Motorola's AirDefense Acquisition Complete
[September 30, 2008]
Motorola today announced the completion of its acquisition of AirDefense, a leading WLAN security provider.
Aruba Mobility Controller Upgrade Tames Unruly Wi-Fi Clients
[September 30, 2008]
Adaptive Radio Management (ARM) 2.0 uses standards-based infrastructure controls to force self-centered Wi-Fi clients to share the air more efficiently.
September Newsbits
[September 30, 2008]
Sprint launches XOHM network; WiMAX World this week; BlackBerry Bold coming in October; Nokia releases N96 in Europe; Buffalo loses patent dispute appeal; Divitas announces new clients and software upgrade; and more.
802.11: Better, Stronger, Faster--and Greener
[September 26, 2008]
At Interop last week, experts gathered to discuss how far we've come and where we're headed next with 802.11n. Also on the docket: 802.11s mesh networks and the newer, green-minded standard, 802.11v. ("We have the technology.")
Mobile Unified Communications: You Can Take It with You
[September 25, 2008]
A new DiVitas solution brings multiple communications apps to mobile handsets—over both cellular and Wi-Fi.
T-Mobile Launches First Android Phone
[September 24, 2008]
The Wi-Fi-enabled 3G smartphone based on Google’s Android platform will be available for $179 starting October 22nd.
CSIRO Wins Wi-Fi Patent Appeal
[September 23, 2008]
After an appeal in the US Eastern District of Texas Court, it turns out Buffalo Technology still can't sell you a router in the U.S.
