White Space devices pass key technical test
ZDNet Government — October 15th, 2008 White Space devices pass key technical test Posted by Richard Koman @ October 15, 2008 @ 3:41 PM Categories: Government technology Tags: Spectrum , TVs , Tv & Home Theater , Wi-Fi , Wireless , Personal Technology , Home Entertainment , Richard Koman , Device The FCC just released Phase II of its technical report on white spaces devices and the verdict is in : Thumbs up. Here’s the overall finding from the executive summary : At this juncture, we ...

Motorola pushes secured wireless LAN into enterprise
Between the Lines — October 21st, 2008 Motorola pushes secured wireless LAN into enterprise Posted by Sam Diaz @ 6:00 am Categories: General , IT Management , Hardware Infrastructure , Security , Wired & Wireless , Motorola , Enterprise 2.0 Tags: Network , WLAN , Motorola Inc. , Wi-Fi , Wireless , LANs , Wireless LANs , Networking , Sam Diaz Motorola, with the close of its acquisition of AirDefense at the end of last month, is wasting no time ...

Verizon third quarter earnings on target; Wireless strong
Between the Lines — October 27th, 2008 Verizon third quarter earnings on target; Wireless strong Posted by Larry Dignan @ 5:52 am Categories: General , Wired & Wireless , Mobile , Telecommunications , Verizon Tags: Revenue , Verizon Communications Inc. , Earnings , 3G , Operational Accounting , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Cellular Phones , Consumer Electronics , Personal Technology Verizon’s third quarter results were in line with Wall Street estimates courtesy of a solid ...

Free AT&T WiFi access for iPhones (again)
The Apple Core — October 29th, 2008 Free AT&T WiFi access for iPhones (again) Posted by Jason D. O'Grady @ 10:55 am Categories: WiFi , iPhone , AT&T Tags: Apple iPhone , HotSpot , AT Corp. , Wi-Fi , Wireless , Wireless LANs , Jason D. O'Grady Free AT&T WiFi access for iPhones (again) Back in May AT&T started then stopped offering free Wi-Fi (several times) to iPhone subscribers at its corporately owned hotspots across the U.S. Today, my co-host on the PowerPage Podcast Rob Parker just ...

FCC opens up wireless ‘white spaces;’ Assessing winners, losers and wild-cards
Between the Lines — ... am Categories: General , Hardware Infrastructure , Wired & Wireless , Mobile , Government , Google , Microsoft , Intel , Motorola , Telecommunications , Broadband , Verizon , Innovation , AT&T , WiMax Tags: FCC , Google Inc. , WiMAX , Broadband , Spectrum , Federal Government , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Wireless , Telecommunications The Federal Communications Commission has ...

Also on Nov. 4, FCC passes White Spaces
ZDNet Government — November 5th, 2008 Also on Nov. 4, FCC passes White Spaces Posted by Richard Koman @ November 5, 2008 @ 1:52 PM Categories: White Spaces Tags: FCC , Microphone , Wi-Fi , Wireless , Richard Koman Little reported amid the torrent of news and analysis on easily the most significant election since Ronald Reagan in 1980 (and given the economic crisis, perhaps the most significant since FDR in 1932), the FCC Tuesday voted in favor of White Spaces, delighting the tech industry and those in favor of ubiquitous Internet and irritating ...

AT&T adds value to iPhone with expanded Web connectivity
Between the Lines — November 6th, 2008 AT&T adds value to iPhone with expanded Web connectivity Posted by Sam Diaz @ 1:35 pm Categories: General , Mobile , Apple , iPhone , AT&T Tags: Apple iPhone , Web , Wayport , AT Corp. , Wireless LANs , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Channel Management , Marketing , Sam Diaz One of the common themes at Dreamforce and Web 2.0 Summit, both in San Francisco this week, is that companies that add value to their products and services during this ...

Microsoft aims to poach Verizon Wireless from Google
Between the Lines — November 6th, 2008 Microsoft aims to poach Verizon Wireless from Google Posted by Larry Dignan @ 6:58 pm Categories: General , Web Technology , Mobile , Google , Microsoft , Search , Verizon Tags: Google Inc. , Yahoo! Inc. , Microsoft Corp. , Verizon Wireless , Advertising & Promotion , Search , Wi-Fi , Wireless , Marketing , Larry Dignan Microsoft is reportedly wooing Verizon Wireless in an effort to derail the wireless carrier’s ...

Sprint: Subscribers continue to bolt
Between the Lines — November 7th, 2008 Sprint: Subscribers continue to bolt Posted by Larry Dignan @ 5:35 am Categories: General , Wired & Wireless , Mobile , Verizon , AT&T , Sprint Nextel , WiMax Tags: Sprint Communications , Wi-Fi , Wireless , WiMAX , Larry Dignan Sprint continues to lose customers to other carriers as the company reported a third quarter subscriber tally of 50.5 million, down from 54 million a year ago. The company lost 1.3 million wireless customers on a net basis in ...

Netbooks + Ubuntu: On fence about form factor; OS solid
Between the Lines — November 24th, 2008 Netbooks + Ubuntu: On fence about form factor; OS solid Posted by Larry Dignan @ 3:50 am Categories: General , Open Source , Personal Technology , Hardware Infrastructure , Linux , Dell Tags: Ubuntu , Dell Computer Corp. , WEP , Operating System , Wi-Fi , Wireless , Network Security , Security , Networking , Larry Dignan Last week, I bought a Dell Mini 9 preloaded with Ubuntu. The idea: Check out a  netbook and take Ubuntu for a spin. ...

Clearwire-Sprint make it official, pave way for WiMax rollout
Between the Lines — December 1st, 2008 Clearwire-Sprint make it official, pave way for WiMax rollout Posted by Sam Diaz @ 10:41 am Categories: General , Mobile , Sprint Nextel , WiMax Tags: Clearwire Corp. , Sprint Communications , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Wireless , Networking , Sam Diaz A mobile WiMax service, called Clear, will soon be here, now that Clearwire and Sprint-Nextel have completed a $14.5 billion joint-venture deal that was announced in May. The new company formed by the deal, which will retain the ...

AT&T cuts 12,000 jobs, will cut capital spending
Between the Lines — December 4th, 2008 AT&T cuts 12,000 jobs, will cut capital spending Posted by Larry Dignan @ 5:13 am Categories: General , Hardware Infrastructure , Wired & Wireless , Telecommunications , AT&T Tags: Job , AT Corp. , Recruitment & Selection , Telephony , Wi-Fi , Telecommunications , Broadband Internet , Wireless , Human Resources , Workforce Management AT&T said Thursday that it will cut about 12,000 jobs, or 4 percent of ...

Obama’s Broadband plan: offering and waiting for details
Between the Lines — December 10th, 2008 Obama’s Broadband plan: offering and waiting for details Posted by Sam Diaz @ 4:45 am Categories: General , Government , Broadband , Economy Tags: Wireless Technology , Broadband , Obama , Broadband Internet , Wireless , Network Technology , Telecommunications , Wi-Fi , Networking , Sam Diaz In the video below, Sumi Das and I talk about President-elect Obama’s plan to invest in broadband adoption as part of his larger invest-in-infrastructure ...

AT&T completes Wayport purchase; Almost done with Starbucks Wi-Fi rollout
Between the Lines — December 12th, 2008 AT&T completes Wayport purchase; Almost done with Starbucks Wi-Fi rollout Posted by Larry Dignan @ 7:02 am Categories: General , Hardware Infrastructure , Wired & Wireless , Mobile , Telecommunications , AT&T Tags: Wayport , AT Corp. , Starbucks Corp. , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Wireless , Larry Dignan AT&T said Friday that it has closed its Wayport acquisition, which allows it to build out its Wi-Fi network. In addition, the telecom ...

Sprint unveils dual 3G/4G modem
Between the Lines — December 17th, 2008 Sprint unveils dual 3G/4G modem Posted by Larry Dignan @ 5:07 am Categories: General , Hardware Infrastructure , Wired & Wireless , Mobile , Sprint Nextel , WiMax Tags: Baltimore , Sprint Communications , Modems , WiMAX , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Hardware , Components , Larry Dignan Sprint has launched a dual 3G/WiMax (4G) modem in a necessary step that buys it some time as its next generation network is rolled out beyond Baltimore. ...

Laptop Power Out of Thin Air And Other Christmas Wishes
Between the Lines — ... Categories: General , Personal Technology , Hardware Infrastructure , Wired & Wireless , Mobile , Government , Mobile Roundup , Apple , Google , Yahoo , iPhone , Telecommunications , Innovation Tags: Consumer Electronics Show , Air , Phone , Mobile , Storage , Laptop Computer , Wireless LANs , Notebooks , Wi-Fi , Wireless air 2 Santa and his reindeer will be flying around, dropping ...

CES2009: MSI announces Wind netbooks with SSD/HDD and WiMAX/3.5G
The Mobile Gadgeteer — January 5th, 2009 CES2009: MSI announces Wind netbooks with SSD/HDD and WiMAX/3.5G Posted by Matthew Miller @ 10:48 am Categories: Ultra portable PC , On the road , Netbook Tags: Mobile , Battery , Engineering , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Storage , Wireless , Hardware , Matthew Miller CES2009: MSI announces Wind netbooks with SSD/HDD and WiMAX/3.5G I am pretty happy with my MSI Wind and find myself using it more and more for writing on the go. Today MSI Computer announced their ...

Netgear shows off Wi-Fi router for sharing 3G mobile broadband
Between the Lines — January 8th, 2009 Netgear shows off Wi-Fi router for sharing 3G mobile broadband Posted by Jason Hiner @ 9:17 am Categories: Wired & Wireless , Mobile , Broadband Tags: Router , Mobile , Broadband , Wi-Fi Router , Wi-Fi , NetGear , Mobile Broadband , 3G , Home Networking , Cellular Phones The best thing about 3G mobile broadband is that it instantly brings Internet access to places where you can’t get Wi-Fi or don’t have DSL, Cable, and other services. On ...

Another Eye-Fi product wins CES 2009 Last Gadget Standing contest
The Mobile Gadgeteer — January 14th, 2009 Another Eye-Fi product wins CES 2009 Last Gadget Standing contest Posted by Matthew Miller @ 11:02 am Categories: Gadgets Tags: Consumer Electronics Show , Winner , Wireless , Eye-Fi Video Card , HeartMath , Corporate Communications , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Marketing , Matthew Miller Another Eye-Fi product wins CES 2009 Last Gadget Standing contest In addition to meeting with folks and browsing the show floor at CES, I also make sure to attend the Last ...

Microsoft tightens its belt, but still no layoffs announced
All about Microsoft — January 20th, 2009 Microsoft tightens its belt, but still no layoffs announced Posted by Mary Jo Foley @ 5:46 am Categories: Corporate strategy Tags: Layoff , Microsoft Corp. , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Mary Jo Foley Microsoft is not renewing leases on a number of its Seattle area properties and is postponing construction on several planned buildings to help trim costs, the Seattle Times is reporting. The Microsoft bean cutters also allegedly have looked at other services ( catering, ...

Ustream viewer available in App Store
The Apple Core — January 20th, 2009 Ustream viewer available in App Store Posted by Jason D. O'Grady @ 7:49 am Categories: WiFi , iPhone , App Store , iPod touch Tags: App , Wireless LANs , Digital Music , Wi-Fi , Digital Media , Wireless And Mobility , Personal Technology , Consumer Electronics , Jason D. O'Grady [image] Just a quick heads up that the Ustream viewer application ( iTunes , free) is now available in the App Store. As I blogged on Friday you can use the ...

Verizon’s quarter holds up; Metrics mixed; Mum on Storm units
Between the Lines — January 27th, 2009 Verizon’s quarter holds up; Metrics mixed; Mum on Storm units Posted by Larry Dignan @ 5:08 am Categories: General , Telecommunications , Verizon , Wired & Wireless Tags: Verizon Communications Inc. , RIM BlackBerry , Verizon Wireless , BlackBerry Storm , Handhelds , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Hardware , Larry Dignan Verizon on Tuesday delivered a mixed bag for the quarter. FiOS TV additions were stronger-than-expected and wireless ...

Kindle 2 vs. Kindle 1 deathmatch
The Apple Core — February 10th, 2009 Kindle 2 vs. Kindle 1 deathmatch Posted by Jason D. O'Grady @ 9:01 am Categories: Amazon , Kindle , iPhone Tags: Apple iPhone , Battery , Engineering , Policies And Procedures , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Human Resources , Jason D. O'Grady Fortune’s Philip Elmer-DeWitt compares the specs of Amazon’s Kindle 2 to the Kindle 1 noting that it’s 25% thinner, 20% faster, stores up to 1,500 books, and has 25% better battery life, among other improvements. He also ...

Sprint: Customer defections continue; Can Palm’s Pre reverse the slide?
Between the Lines — February 19th, 2009 Sprint: Customer defections continue; Can Palm’s Pre reverse the slide? Posted by Larry Dignan @ 4:57 am Categories: Earnings , General , Mobile , Sprint Nextel , Wired & Wireless Tags: Palm Inc. , Sprint Communications , Operational Accounting , Cellular Phones , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Finance , Consumer Electronics , Personal Technology , Larry Dignan Sprint Nextel showed some signs of improvement in its fourth ...

AirPort and Time Capsule go dual-band
The Apple Core — March 3rd, 2009 AirPort and Time Capsule go dual-band Posted by Jason D. O'Grady @ 8:39 am Categories: Airport , Announcement , Apple , WiFi Tags: Apple Macintosh , Device , Network , Apple Inc. , Wireless , AirPort Extreme , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Desktops , Wireless And Mobility [image] In addition to this morning’s raft of new desktop Macs , Apple also announced enhancements to its wireless product line. Apple updated its AirPort Extreme and ...

The downside to corporate wireless plans
Between the Lines — March 4th, 2009 The downside to corporate wireless plans Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:30 am Categories: General , IT Management , Mobile , Wired & Wireless Tags: Customer Service , Verizon Communications Inc. , AT Corp. , Telecommunications , Wireless , 3G Card , Wireless Coverage , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Guest post: When looking at corporate wireless plans, TechRepublic’s Jay Rollins finds that the promise of pooled minutes, ...

Clearwire: The race between Wimax expansion and cash burn is on
Between the Lines — March 5th, 2009 Clearwire: The race between Wimax expansion and cash burn is on Posted by Larry Dignan @ 1:55 pm Categories: General , Mobile , Telecommunications , Wired & Wireless Tags: Clearwire Corp. , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Clearwire on Thursday outlined its Wimax rollout plans for 2010 as it announced a $118 million fourth quarter net loss. The company also outlined its capital spending plan for 2009, which calls for it burning through at least half of its ...

Clearwire names new CEO to oversee Wimax expansion
Between the Lines — March 9th, 2009 Clearwire names new CEO to oversee Wimax expansion Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:56 pm Categories: General , Mobile , Telecommunications , WiMax , Wired & Wireless Tags: Vodafone Group Plc. , Clearwire Corp. , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Clearwire on Monday named William Morrow, a Vodafone and AirTouch veteran, as CEO replacing current chief Benjamin Wolff, who will become co-chairman. In a statement , Clearwire founder Craig McCaw ...

Wireless data caps: Are usage based pricing schemes here to stay?
Between the Lines — March 10th, 2009 Wireless data caps: Are usage based pricing schemes here to stay? Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:19 am Categories: AT&T , General , Mobile , Sprint Nextel , Telecommunications , Verizon , Wired & Wireless Tags: Network , Video , Pricing Strategy , Wireless , Craig Moffett , Wayne Burdick , Definition Movie , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Wireless data providers–notably AT&T and Verizon–have capped their ...

Sprint: Hedging Wimax--or Clearwire--bet?
Between the Lines — March 10th, 2009 Sprint: Hedging Wimax--or Clearwire--bet? Posted by Larry Dignan @ 8:41 am Categories: Gaming , Mobile , Sprint Nextel , Telecommunications , WiMax , Wired & Wireless Tags: Clearwire Corp. , Sprint Communications , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Sprint is reportedly testing Long Term Evolution equipment in what may be a hedge in case Wimax doesn’t quite work out.  GigaOm’s Stacey Higginbotham reports that Sprint is testing ...

As Apple prepares for iPhone news, it should be thinking about AT&T service problems
Between the Lines — March 17th, 2009 As Apple prepares for iPhone news, it should be thinking about AT&T service problems Posted by Sam Diaz @ 2:17 am Categories: AT&T , Apple , General , Mobile , Smartphones , Twitter , iPhone Tags: Apple iPhone , AT Corp. , Apple Inc. , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Telecom & Utilities , Sam Diaz AT&T took a public relations beating this weekend when hordes of iPhone-carrying geeks started converging on downtown Austin for the ...

The big (and ignored) bit in Apple's iPhone 3.0 announcements
The Apple Core — March 17th, 2009 The big (and ignored) bit in Apple's iPhone 3.0 announcements Posted by David Morgenstern @ 1:19 pm Categories: Developer , SDK , iPhone , iPod touch Tags: Apple iPhone , Apple Inc. , Digital Music , Digital Media , Advertising & Promotion , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Personal Technology , Consumer Electronics , Marketing [image] Before Apple’s Tuesday announcements of iPhone 3.0, the buzz was around cut, paste and copy. ...

My list of iPhone grievances 3.0
The Apple Core — March 17th, 2009 My list of iPhone grievances 3.0 Posted by Jason D. O'Grady @ 7:51 pm Categories: iPhone , iPhone 3.0 , iPhone SDK Tags: Apple iPhone , iPhone 3.0 , Bluetooth , Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs , Wi-Fi , Keyboards , Wireless And Mobility , Hardware , Peripherals , Jason D. O'Grady Apple made some nice headway with its preview of iPhone 3.0 , but it’s certainly not going to be everything to all people — nothing ever is. Let’s review how iPhone 3.0 (at ...

Apple intentionally crippled Bluetooth in iPod touch 2G, wants $10 to unlock it!
Hardware 2.0 — March 18th, 2009 Apple intentionally crippled Bluetooth in iPod touch 2G, wants $10 to unlock it! Posted by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 11:47 am Categories: Apple Tags: Apple iPod , Apple Inc. , Apple iPod Touch , 2G , Bluetooth , Wi-Fi , Digital Music , Digital Media , Wireless And Mobility , Personal Technology As a rule, I think that Apple employs some very smart people. But every so often the company does something that just pushes the boundaries of milking their customers too far. Take the ...

Skype coming to iPhone, BlackBerry: Does it need 3G support?
Between the Lines — March 30th, 2009 Skype coming to iPhone, BlackBerry: Does it need 3G support? Posted by Larry Dignan @ 4:20 am Categories: Apple , General , RIM , Research In Motion , Skype , VOIP , Wired & Wireless , iPhone Tags: Apple iPhone , 3G , Skype Technologies S.A. , RIM BlackBerry , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Skype is officially coming to the iPhone and BlackBerry, but is being limited to WiFi for now. Simply ...

Analyst: Low-end iPhone to drop Wi-Fi
The Apple Core — March 31st, 2009 Analyst: Low-end iPhone to drop Wi-Fi Posted by Jason D. O'Grady @ 3:02 pm Categories: Flash , International , WiFi , iPhone , iPhone 3.0 Tags: Apple iPhone , Apple Inc. , Wireless LANs , 3G , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Cellular Phones , Consumer Electronics , Personal Technology , Jason D. O'Grady No Wifi A research report published by analyst Daniel Amir for Lazard Capital Markets claims that Apple is expected to begin production ...

Cable’s Conundrum: Does It Need Wireless?
Between the Lines — April 1st, 2009 Cable’s Conundrum: Does It Need Wireless? Posted by Tom Steinert-Threlkeld @ 2:09 pm Categories: Communications , Entertainment , General , IP Telephony , Mobile , Mobile Roundup , Wired & Wireless , iPhone Tags: Phone , Wireless Phone , Wireless , Cable , Wi-Fi , Network Technology , Wireless And Mobility , Telecommunications , Personal Technology , Networking WASHINGTON, D.C. — The iPhone has been the ...

Bill would put a stop to wireless spam
ZDNet Government — April 3rd, 2009 Bill would put a stop to wireless spam Posted by Richard Koman @ April 3, 2009 @ 1:47 PM Categories: Government technology Tags: Phone , Mobile , Wireless , Cyberthreats , Spam , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Security , Spam And Phishing , Richard Koman So my phone bring-brings that I have a message. I pick up the phone and I see a message that someone is trying to send me an MP3 and do I want to accept it? Hell, no. Other times, I just plain get unsolicited messages and ...

Report: Apple orders 4 million new iPhones
The Apple Core — April 13th, 2009 Report: Apple orders 4 million new iPhones Posted by Jason D. O'Grady @ 8:39 am Categories: China , Hardware , Rumor , iPhone , iPhone 3.0 Tags: Apple iPhone , Apple Inc. , Wireless , Slashphone , 3G , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Cellular Phones , Consumer Electronics , Personal Technology iphone-2009-concept Slashphone quotes a report that appeared in the Chinese language ChinaTimes which claims that Apple has placed an ...

Qualcomm, Broadcom settle patent suit for $891 million
Between the Lines — April 27th, 2009 Qualcomm, Broadcom settle patent suit for $891 million Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:40 am Categories: Gaming , Hardware Infrastructure , Wired & Wireless Tags: Broadcom Corp. , Qualcomm Inc. , Wi-Fi , Semiconductors , 3G , Wireless And Mobility , Processors , Hardware , Cellular Phones , Consumer Electronics Qualcomm and Broadcom said Monday that they have settled a four-year lawsuit with a multi-year patent agreement valued at $891 million over ...

Verizon's first quarter better than expected; Alltel makes it largest U.S. wireless player
Between the Lines — April 27th, 2009 Verizon's first quarter better than expected; Alltel makes it largest U.S. wireless player Posted by Larry Dignan @ 4:58 am Categories: General , Telecommunications , Verizon , Wired & Wireless Tags: Revenue , Alltel Corp. , Verizon Communications Inc. , Wireless , Mergers & Acquisitions , Wi-Fi , Operational Accounting , Wireless And Mobility , Investment , Finance Verizon delivered a solid quarter as the company added ...

Amazon's Kindle: Your fat personal docs aren't cheap
Between the Lines — April 30th, 2009 Amazon's Kindle: Your fat personal docs aren't cheap Posted by Larry Dignan @ 7:21 am Categories: Amazon , E-commerce , General Tags: Amazon.com Inc. , Amazon Kindle , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Amazon on May 4 will start charging by the megabyte for personal files sent to individual Kindles.  Kindle has a feature where you can send personal docs (Word files, pictures, Web pages etc.) over its wireless network. The old fee was 10 cents per send. In a blog ...

Amazon's Kindle: With a $489 price tag, iPod Touch may be the better buy
Between the Lines — ... , Wi-Fi Four hundred and eighty-nine dollars?!?! For an e-reader…  That’s not even in color. And doesn’t come with Wi-Fi or games or apps or music playback or… Tell me again why I would buy one of these ...

Revisiting the ROI of the Kindle DX: Why is Amazon blind to Wi-Fi?
Between the Lines — May 7th, 2009 Revisiting the ROI of the Kindle DX: Why is Amazon blind to Wi-Fi? Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:24 am Categories: Amazon , E-commerce , General Tags: Student , ROI , Amazon.com Inc. , Textbook , Amazon Kindle , Kindle DX , Roi/Tco , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility Amazon unveiled its much hyped Kindle DX, an e-book with a 9.7-inch screen designed to raise a ruckus in the textbook market, but delivered a $489 curve ball that seriously alters the return ...

Wireless churn wars: T-Mobile lags the pack
Between the Lines — May 7th, 2009 Wireless churn wars: T-Mobile lags the pack Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:53 am Categories: AT&T , Earnings , General , Sprint Nextel , Verizon , Wired & Wireless Tags: T-Mobile , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan T-Mobile’s prepaid churn rate was 2.3 percent in the first quarter, dropping it to last place among the leading wireless carriers.  The churn rate, delivered in T-Mobile’s first quarter results , was quite a turnabout compared ...

AT&T and Verizon: Is the smartphone growth train slowing?
Between the Lines — May 8th, 2009 AT&T and Verizon: Is the smartphone growth train slowing? Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:25 am Categories: AT&T , General , Mobile , Sprint Nextel , Wired & Wireless Tags: Smart Phone , Verizon Communications Inc. , AT Corp. , Carrier , Wireless , Subscriber Growth , Smart Phones , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Consumer Electronics J.P. Morgan analyst Mike McCormack raised a bit of a ruckus with a downgrade of AT&T and Verizon ...

Overblown Wi-Fi signal worry: Don't toss that baby monitor
Between the Lines — May 12th, 2009 Overblown Wi-Fi signal worry: Don't toss that baby monitor Posted by Larry Dignan @ 4:03 am Categories: General , Hardware Infrastructure , Wired & Wireless Tags: Monitor , Baby Monitor , PC Pro , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Quick! Get rid of the baby monitor. It’s killing the Wi-Fi. That’s what geeks could conclude following reports about a UK-based study on Wi-Fi interference. Can you picture your average guy looking at his router in ...

Cisco, Clearwire announce WiMax partnership
Between the Lines — May 13th, 2009 Cisco, Clearwire announce WiMax partnership Posted by Sam Diaz @ 9:31 am Categories: AT&T , Broadband , Communications , Verizon , WiMax Tags: Partnership , Clearwire Corp. , Radio , Cisco Systems Inc. , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Sam Diaz Clearwire and Cisco today announced a deal that would make Cisco the main supplier of infrastructure equipment that will power the new WiMax technology, called Clear 4G, across the United States. In ...

4G wireless makes progress with WiMax, LTE developments
Between the Lines — May 14th, 2009 4G wireless makes progress with WiMax, LTE developments Posted by Sam Diaz @ 3:21 am Categories: AT&T , Clearwire , General , LTE , Telecommunications , Verizon , WiMax Tags: 4G , Network , Clearwire Corp. , AT Corp. , Wireless , LTE , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Sam Diaz Suddenly, there’s a light at the end of the 4G tunnel. We keep hearing about the next generation of wireless communications but thanks to two ...

AT&T plans 3G upgrade; Promises 'considerably' faster mobile broadband speeds
Between the Lines — ... , Wi-Fi Here’s good news for iPhone users: AT&T said Wednesday that it is plotting a 3G network upgrade to offer “considerably faster mobile broadband speeds.” The upgrade will be completed in 2011. Specifically, AT&T said it will upgrade its High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology on the 3G side. AT&T plans to begin LTE trials—the rival to WiMax—in 2010 with deployments starting in 2011. A look at what AT&T is promising ( ...

Intel announces new chips, excited about notebooks, WiMax
Between the Lines — June 1st, 2009 Intel announces new chips, excited about notebooks, WiMax Posted by Sam Diaz @ 9:01 pm Categories: General , Intel Tags: Notebook , Webcast , Mobile , Intel Corp. , Chip , WiMAX , Advertising & Promotion , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Processors Intel offered a sneak peek Monday afternoon at some news it plans to announce today at the Computex show in Taiwan. The company said it will introduce three new Intel Core 2 Duo processors, a new ultra low ...

Should we share our Wi-Fi in the name of cloud?
Between the Lines — June 2nd, 2009 Should we share our Wi-Fi in the name of cloud? Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:16 am Categories: Broadband , General , Hardware Infrastructure Tags: Bandwidth , Router , Wi-Fi , Routers & Switches , Wireless LANs , Network Technology , Networking , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Novel idea of the day: Allow Wi-Fi routers to share bandwidth with the outside world via a side channel. Dana Blankenhorn over at our latest addition— SmartPlanet.com — ...

10 ways to secure the Apple iPhone
Between the Lines — June 12th, 2009 10 ways to secure the Apple iPhone Posted by Larry Dignan @ 3:27 am Categories: Apple , General , Mobile , Personal Technology , iPhone Tags: Apple iPhone , Step , Apple Inc. , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Bluetooth , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Guest post : TechRepublic’s Michael Kassner highlights 10 ways to secure an iPhone. For more posts like this see TechRepublic’s 10 Things blog . The Center for Internet Security (CIS) is well -known ...

Google, Virgin America host web event to push in-flight WiFi
Between the Lines — June 15th, 2009 Google, Virgin America host web event to push in-flight WiFi Posted by Sam Diaz @ 11:02 am Categories: General , Google , Web Technology , WiFi Tags: Google Inc. , Wireless LANs , Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs , Wi-Fi , Cloud Computing , Channel Management , Wireless And Mobility , Hardware , Marketing , Sam Diaz As a way of promoting cloud computing in the skies, Google and Virgin America area teaming up for “A Day in the Cloud” event ...

BlackBerry Tour offers great features, but adds to branding confusion
Between the Lines — June 17th, 2009 BlackBerry Tour offers great features, but adds to branding confusion Posted by Jason Hiner @ 4:00 am Categories: RIM , Research In Motion Tags: Research In Motion Ltd. , Branding , RIM BlackBerry , BlackBerry Tour , Wireless LANs , Handhelds , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Hardware , Jason Hiner The newly-announced BlackBerry Tour gives Research in Motion a powerful new mid-range smartphone, and yet another conflicting product name to confuse BlackBerry ...

Washington digs in on text message pricing; asks about carrier exclusivity
Between the Lines — June 17th, 2009 Washington digs in on text message pricing; asks about carrier exclusivity Posted by Sam Diaz @ 11:07 am Categories: AT&T , Apple , General , Government , Mobile , Mobile Roundup , Verizon , iPhone Tags: Apple iPhone , Senator , Wireless Carrier , AT Corp. , Pricing Strategy , Wireless , Pricing , Text Messaging/SMS/MMS , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility Congress continued to take the wireless carriers to the mat over ...

iPhone 3G S launch: Less euphoria, smoother customer experience
Between the Lines — June 19th, 2009 iPhone 3G S launch: Less euphoria, smoother customer experience Posted by Jason Hiner @ 1:40 pm Categories: AT&T , Apple , iPhone Tags: Apple iPhone , AT Corp. , Customer Experience , Apple Inc. , Apple iPhone 3G , 3G , Wireless And Mobility , Wi-Fi , Cellular Phones , Consumer Electronics The launch of both the original iPhone in 2007 and the iPhone 3G in 2008 were plagued by long lines and logistical problems at Apple and AT&T stores, frustrating many ...

IT Dojo: Configure wireless network settings via Group Policy
Between the Lines — June 30th, 2009 IT Dojo: Configure wireless network settings via Group Policy Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:17 am Categories: General , IT Management , Wired & Wireless Tags: Group Policy , Network , Information Technology , Wireless Network , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan For many offices, wireless networking is an important complement to the wired network, and in some cases, may even replace it. But, manually configuring the wireless settings on ...

In an economic downturn, prepaid mobile is big business
Between the Lines — July 9th, 2009 In an economic downturn, prepaid mobile is big business Posted by Andrew Nusca @ 3:00 am Categories: Advertising , Business 2.0 , Business Intelligence , Communications , Economy , Innovation , Mobile , Motorola , Retail , Sprint , Sprint Nextel , Telecommunications Tags: Segment , Mobile , Handset , Boost Mobile , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Cellular Phones , Consumer Electronics , ...

Analyst: Forget the Feds, Apple is 'doing just fine at wrecking the wireless business'
Between the Lines — July 13th, 2009 Analyst: Forget the Feds, Apple is 'doing just fine at wrecking the wireless business' Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:30 am Categories: AT&T , Apple , General , Mobile , Wired & Wireless , iPhone Tags: Apple iPhone , Network , Handset , AT Corp. , Apple Inc. , Wireless , Customer Loyalty , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan The Feds have been examining exclusive wireless carrier deals with handset ...

Jobs: Catch the App Store if you can
Between the Lines — July 14th, 2009 Jobs: Catch the App Store if you can Posted by Larry Dignan @ 6:39 am Categories: AT&T , Apple , General , Microsoft , Mobile , Nokia , Research In Motion , Verizon , Wired & Wireless , iPhone Tags: Job , Steve Jobs , Apple Inc. , Carrier , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Apple CEO Steve Jobs had a simple message for all the App Store rivals trying to emulate the iPhone maker’s ...

Visions of laser beams filling the skies to boost WiFi's strength
Between the Lines — July 23rd, 2009 Visions of laser beams filling the skies to boost WiFi's strength Posted by Sam Diaz @ 3:45 am Categories: Hardware Infrastructure , Innovation , WiFi Tags: Vision , Laser , Beam , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Sam Diaz Several years ago, I wrote about an outdoor wireless mesh networking project, a downtown area that would be blanketed with a WiFi signal by access points and routers scattered throughout the area - in bus shelters, on light poles and even in some ...

Hearing footsteps? Verizon Wireless thumps chest after AT&T's subscriber gains
Between the Lines — July 24th, 2009 Hearing footsteps? Verizon Wireless thumps chest after AT&T's subscriber gains Posted by Larry Dignan @ 4:28 am Categories: AT&T , General , Mobile , Verizon , Wired & Wireless Tags: AT Corp. , Verizon Wireless , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Verizon Wireless on Friday said that it added 1.1 million subscribers in the second quarter. The timing of the news is odd given that Verizon reports earnings on Monday. This news couldn’t wait a few more ...

Ericsson wins Nortel's prized wireless unit
Between the Lines — July 27th, 2009 Ericsson wins Nortel's prized wireless unit Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:15 am Categories: General , Hardware Infrastructure , LTE , Mobile , Telecommunications , Wired & Wireless Tags: Nortel Networks Corp. , Ericsson Inc. , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Ericsson is on a mobile tear and this time has landed Nortel’s most prized asset, the wireless equipment unit focused on carriers’ next-gen technologies. Specifically, Ericsson ...

Clearwire bets on fourth quarter WiMax tipping point
Between the Lines — August 11th, 2009 Clearwire bets on fourth quarter WiMax tipping point Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:06 pm Categories: Clearwire , General , WiMax , Wired & Wireless Tags: 4G , Clearwire Corp. , WiMAX , Wireless And Mobility , Wi-Fi , Cellular Phones , Consumer Electronics , Personal Technology , Larry Dignan Clearwire said Tuesday that it expects fourth quarter net subscriber additions to ramp as it rolls out its 4G Wimax service into more markets. That tipping ...

EU ups its bet on LTE wireless networks
Between the Lines — ... , Wi-Fi The European Union said Tuesday that it will invest a fresh € 18 million ($25 million) in next generation mobile broadband network research. These networks, dubbed 4G or ...

FCC to vote on wireless industry competition inquiry; Watch out Verizon and AT&T
Between the Lines — August 21st, 2009 FCC to vote on wireless industry competition inquiry; Watch out Verizon and AT&T Posted by Larry Dignan @ 5:05 am Categories: AT&T , General , Government , Mobile , Telecommunications , Verizon , Wired & Wireless Tags: FCC , Verizon Communications Inc. , AT Corp. , Wireless , Federal Government , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Government , Larry Dignan The Federal Communication Commission will vote Aug. 27 on a ...

iPhone center stage as FCC looks at wireless Internet
ZDNet Government — August 23rd, 2009 iPhone center stage as FCC looks at wireless Internet Posted by Richard Koman @ August 23, 2009 @ 7:48 PM Categories: Government technology Tags: FCC , Apple iPhone , Internet , Wireless Internet , Wireless , Federal Government , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Government , Richard Koman [image] Look for major action from the FCC against Apple/AT&T on the iPhone, as well as other exclusive wireless deals. USA Today reports that the FCC will discuss at its regular ...

Wireless: Examining the race to the bottom
Between the Lines — August 24th, 2009 Wireless: Examining the race to the bottom Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:30 am Categories: AT&T , Broadband , Comcast , Communications , General , Infrastructure , Mobile , Verizon , Wired & Wireless Tags: Industry , Video , Cable , Wireless , Wireless Industry , Craig Moffett , Tracfone , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan The wireless industry is facing quite a conundrum: Subscriber ...

Researchers crack WPA Wi-Fi encryption in 60 seconds
Between the Lines — August 27th, 2009 Researchers crack WPA Wi-Fi encryption in 60 seconds Posted by Andrew Nusca @ 6:54 am Categories: Security Tags: WPA , Encryption , Network Security , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Networking , Andrew Nusca [image] Computer scientists in Japan have developed a way to break the WPA encryption system used in wireless routers in just one minute. The attack, which reads encrypted traffic sent between computers and certain types of routers that use the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) ...

Clearwire continues build-out, unleases WiMAX in 8 new Texas cities
Between the Lines — September 1st, 2009 Clearwire continues build-out, unleases WiMAX in 8 new Texas cities Posted by Jason Hiner @ 2:57 pm Categories: Clearwire , WiMax Tags: Clearwire Corp. , Broadband , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Jason Hiner Clearwire took another step forward in its U.S. WiMAX build-out on Tuesday by officially turning on the lights for WiMAX in 10 new markets . Eight of the new WiMAX markets are in West Texas: The other two markets are Bellingham, Washington and Boise, Idaho. That brings the total ...

J.D. Powers: Verizon tops in voice quality; AT&T, Sprint get no love
Between the Lines — September 3rd, 2009 J.D. Powers: Verizon tops in voice quality; AT&T, Sprint get no love Posted by Sam Diaz @ 12:21 pm Categories: AT&T , Communications , Mobile , Mobile Roundup , Sprint , Verizon , iPhone Tags: J.D. Power Associates , Verizon Communications Inc. , AT Corp. , Sprint Communications , Carrier , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Sam Diaz Among wireless carriers in the U.S., Verizon Wireless has the best voice quality in five of ...

Review: Cisco's 891 ISR does more with less
Between the Lines — September 8th, 2009 Review: Cisco's 891 ISR does more with less Posted by Andy Smith @ 5:24 am Categories: Cisco , Communications , General Tags: Security , Performance , Network , Cisco Systems Inc. , Wireless , Enex TestLab , Security System , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Networking Cisco’s 891 (ISR) adds to Cisco’s Integrated Service Router family of security, wireless networking, VoIP telephony, network switches and routers that could make its mark on remote offices and small ...

Live blogging from Motorola-Android announcement
Between the Lines — September 10th, 2009 Live blogging from Motorola-Android announcement Posted by Sam Diaz @ 10:31 am Categories: General Tags: Growth , Broadband , Blogging , Wireless Broadband , Wireless , Broadband Internet , Wireless And Mobility , Wi-Fi , Telecommunications , Sam Diaz Motorola co-CEO Dr. Sanjay Jha is addressing the audience at GigaOm’s Mobilize conference. I’m here to share some details as they develop. 10:29 am: Dr. Jha takes the stage and starts his keynote speech by talking about wireless ...

3rd gen iPod touch contains an 802.11n-capable WiFi chip
Hardware 2.0 — September 12th, 2009 3rd gen iPod touch contains an 802.11n-capable WiFi chip Posted by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 3:36 am Categories: Apple Tags: Apple iPod , IEEE 802.11n , Apple iPod Touch , Chip , Wi-Fi , Digital Music , Digital Media , Wireless And Mobility , Personal Technology , Consumer Electronics The fantastic folks from iFixit have got their hands on a brand new, hot out of the factory 3rd gen iPod touch. So what do they do with it? Tear it apart ! So, what did they discover? ...

802.11n ratified ... finally
Hardware 2.0 — September 14th, 2009 802.11n ratified ... finally Posted by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 3:24 am Categories: Hardware , In the news Tags: Ratification , Draft-N , IEEE 802.11n , Manufacturer , IEEE , Wi-Fi , Wireless LANs , Wireless And Mobility , Adrian Kingsley-Hughes After seven years, the IEEE  has finally ratified 802.11n WiFi standard. It’s been a long road to ratification, so long in fact that “draft n” WiFi equipment has been on sale for years. In fact, the WiFi Alliance itself had been ...

T-Mobile and Sprint? Wild-cards abound
Between the Lines — September 15th, 2009 T-Mobile and Sprint? Wild-cards abound Posted by Larry Dignan @ 2:25 am Categories: General , LTE , Mobile , Sprint , Telecommunications , Wired & Wireless Tags: Clearwire Corp. , Analyst , T-Mobile , Sprint Communications , Deutsche Telekom AG , WiMAX , Asset Management , Wi-Fi , Mergers & Acquisitions , Wireless And Mobility T-Mobile is reportedly considering acquiring Sprint in a deal that would create the ...

FCC's Net neutrality push: Is wireless access different?
Between the Lines — ... , Wi-Fi The Federal Communications Commission forged ahead with its Net neutrality proposals and invited industry players to comment on six principles. It didn’t have to wait long. The big question: Would Net neutrality regulations hamper the wireless industry? FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski on Monday ...

PSP Go teardown
Hardware 2.0 — September 28th, 2009 PSP Go teardown Posted by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 6:24 am Categories: Gaming , Hardware Tags: Wireless Internet , Sony PlayStation Portable , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Handhelds , Hardware , Adrian Kingsley-Hughes The folks at iFixit have done it again, and posted a teardown of Sony’s new PSP Go handheld game device. Here are some highlights: [image] [image] For more teardown goodness, visit iFixit .

"Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n" logo make an appearance
Hardware 2.0 — October 1st, 2009 "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n" logo make an appearance Posted by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes @ 8:51 am Categories: Gadgets , Mobile Technology Tags: Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Adrian Kingsley-Hughes The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced a new updated “Wi-Fi Certified n” program that introduces a new logo for 802.11n products. If you’re in the market for new kit, this is the logo to look out for. [image]“Wi-Fi CERTIFIED n builds on the success of our draft-n certification program and marks a point of maturity in ...

Wi-Fi Direct connections coming soon; Like Bluetooth, but better
Between the Lines — October 14th, 2009 Wi-Fi Direct connections coming soon; Like Bluetooth, but better Posted by Sam Diaz @ 10:04 am Categories: Innovation , WiFi , Wired & Wireless Tags: Device , Wireless LANs , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Bluetooth , Sam Diaz The Wi-Fi Alliance this morning announced that it is nearing completion of a new specification that will allow WiFi devices to connect to each other - devices such as mobile phones, cameras, printers, as well as devices such as keyboards and ...

Sprint acquires iPCS; Deal ends legal spat
Between the Lines — October 19th, 2009 Sprint acquires iPCS; Deal ends legal spat Posted by Larry Dignan @ 5:50 am Categories: General , Mobile , Sprint , Sprint Nextel , Wired & Wireless Tags: Sprint Communications , iPCS , Litigation , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Business Operations , Larry Dignan Sprint Nextel said it will acquire iPCS for $831 million in a move that adds almost 1 million wireless customers and shelves litigation between the two companies. In a statement Tuesday, ...

Nokia sues Apple, alleges patent infringement by iPhone
Between the Lines — October 22nd, 2009 Nokia sues Apple, alleges patent infringement by iPhone Posted by Sam Diaz @ 10:00 am Categories: Apple , Legal , Mobile , Nokia Tags: Apple iPhone , Nokia Corp. , Apple Inc. , Intellectual Property , Wireless LANs , LANs , Wi-Fi , Smart Phones , Wireless And Mobility , Research & Development The world’s biggest cell phone maker is dragging the maker of one of the most popular cell phones to court over patent infringement. Nokia said today ...

Apple slate "impending," says NYT exec editor; Much ado about nothing?
Between the Lines — October 26th, 2009 Apple slate "impending," says NYT exec editor; Much ado about nothing? Posted by Larry Dignan @ 4:29 am Categories: Apple , General Tags: Apple Inc. , Corporate Communications , WAP , Cellular Phones , Wi-Fi , Marketing , Wireless And Mobility , Consumer Electronics , Personal Technology , Larry Dignan There’s quite a ruckus brewing after Bill Keller, executive editor of the New York Times, said that an Apple slate—read iTablet—was “impending.” Gawker , ...

Verizon delivers solid third quarter; Wireless shines
Between the Lines — October 26th, 2009 Verizon delivers solid third quarter; Wireless ready for fourth quarter device barrage Posted by Larry Dignan @ 4:50 am Categories: Earnings , Economy , General , Telecommunications , Verizon Tags: Revenue , Verizon Communications Inc. , Wireless , Wi-Fi , Operational Accounting , Wireless And Mobility , Finance , Larry Dignan Verizon delivered a solid third quarter courtesy of its wireless business, which added 1.2 million net customers excluding acquisitions. The ...

Money pit? Clearwire to get cash infusion
Between the Lines — November 9th, 2009 Money pit? Clearwire to get cash infusion Posted by Larry Dignan @ 3:55 am Categories: Clearwire , General , Sprint , Sprint Nextel , WiMax Tags: Clearwire Corp. , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Sprint Nextel and other Clearwire investors are reportedly going to pump another $1.5 billion into the WiMax provider. According to the Wall Street Journal : Sprint would invest $1 billion and its Clearwire joint venture partners, a group which includes Comcast Corp., ...

Wireless users may be shut off if sharing copyrighted files
ZDNet Government — ... Posted by Doug Hanchard @ November 9, 2009 @ 6:28 AM Categories: Commerce , Copyright , Courts , International , Justice , Law enforcement , Mobile/wireless , Net neutrality , Patents , Privacy , Security , Telecom , UK , Web services , piracy Tags: Service Provider , U.K. , Wireless , Wireless Security Problem , Internet , Wi-Fi , Wireless LANs , Internet Service Providers (ISPs) , Business ...

Clearwire raises $1.5 billion to continue WiMax buildout
Between the Lines — November 10th, 2009 Clearwire raises $1.5 billion to continue WiMax buildout Posted by Larry Dignan @ 6:30 am Categories: Clearwire , General , WiMax Tags: Clearwire Corp. , WiMAX , Wi-Fi , Wireless And Mobility , Larry Dignan Clearwire made it official: The company is raising $1.56 billion from its key investors so it can continue its WiMax buildout. Reports of the funding surfaced Monday . In a statement , Clearwire said that Sprint Nextel, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Intel, Eagle River Holdings and Bright ...

Wi-Fi hotspot count to hit 1.2 billion
Between the Lines — November 11th, 2009 Wi-Fi hotspot count to hit 1.2 billion Posted by Larry Dignan @ 3:15 am Categories: General , Mobile , WiFi Tags: HotSpot , Wi-Fi Hotspot , Wireless LANs , Wireless And Mobility , Wi-Fi , Larry Dignan There will be 1.2 billion Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide by the end of 2009, up 47 percent from a year ago, according to research firm In-Stat. The count comes as Google and Yahoo are pushing free Wi-Fi connections as holiday gifts and promotional vehicles. Meanwhile, telecom carriers are ...

Clearwire: 'Google believes in us'
Between the Lines — November 11th, 2009 Clearwire: 'Google believes in us' Posted by Larry Dignan @ 3:41 am Categories: Clearwire , General , WiMax Tags: Google Inc. , Clearwire Corp. , WiMAX , Wireless And Mobility , Cellular Phones , Wi-Fi , Consumer Electronics , Personal Technology , Larry Dignan Clearwire has a larger war chest, but still lacks a significant subscriber base for its WiMax, or 4G, wireless services. However, the company maintains that it is in the right place at the right time to become a ...

Who needs WiMax, LTE? Ruckus Wireless sees opportunities in WiFi
Between the Lines — November 16th, 2009 Who needs WiMax, LTE? Ruckus Wireless sees opportunities in WiFi Posted by Sam Diaz @ 5:01 am Categories: Broadband , WiFi , WiMax Tags: WiMAX , Broadband , Wireless , Ruckus Wireless , Wireless Mesh Networking , Broadband Internet , Wi-Fi , Mesh Networking , Network Technology , Wireless And Mobility When it comes to wireless broadband, all of the excitement is centered around next generation technologies such as WiMax and LTE. But there are still some who see ...

Amazon: Kindle is a bestseller ... but we're not giving you the numbers
Hardware 2.0 — ... , Wi-Fi Amazon is blowing its own PR trumpet and announcing that its Kindle ebook reader was the number one best selling product for November. Amazon.com today announced that November is already the best sales month ever for Kindle, even before Cyber Monday. Kindle continues to be the most wished for, the most gifted, and the #1 bestselling product across all product categories on Amazon. The latest generation Kindle – just released in October – is $259 and available for immediate shipment today at ...