Category Archives: wi-fi

It only I could have a computer that was as cuddly as it was smart.  If only I could have a computer that communicate with little facial expressions instead of beeps and chirps.  If only… Link: ThinkGeek :: Nabaztag Wifi … Continue reading →

Here’s something about that Broadban Global Area Network (BGAN).  This might change the telecommunications landscape. Link: Wired News.

Newspapers are struggling with the realites of revenue losses and changing reading habits.  They look to wireless, but don’t really have much sense as to why. As newspaper content zaps to more and more handheld devices, readers will rely on … Continue reading →

Link: PHILA.GOV | City @ your service. Just as Verizon now must still let other phone companies offer local and long distance services, WiFi’s winning lead contractor will have to offer access to any company at a fair wholesale rate. … Continue reading →

Minneapolis is very bold.  It’s unclear why other major US cities are not taking such initiative, or why there aren’t national organizations being formed to figure out a viable plan.  Why should every city have to reinvent the wheel?  Portland … Continue reading →

Link: Intel to help communities go wireless – 2005-08-18. Under the "Digital Communities" initiative, Intel is leading a diverse group of high-tech companies to help 13 "pilot" communities design, develop and deploy comprehensive solutions and services to enhance government efficiency, … Continue reading →

Perhaps a new way of ranking civic engagement. Link: Wireless Internet: Intel Ranks the 100 Most Unwired U.S. Cities.

Perhaps emergency preparedness efforts will begin to understand the saftey net effect of the network.  While this effort is encouraging, a lot more has to happen before the government opens up these WiMax spectrums for public use. Link: St. Petersburg … Continue reading →