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Thursday, September 23, 2004Verizon Wireless Expands Higher-Speed Internet Service
Verizon Wireless said it will roll out its higher-speed wireless-Internet-access service next week to 11 markets, including parts of New York City, Los Angeles and Atlanta. Full Story...
Tuesday, September 21, 2004Hotspot Road Trip By Jeff Vance
A year ago, I hit the road on a six-week cross-country trip. My theory was that as a writer all I needed was a laptop and a cell phone, and I could work anywhere. As the trip got underway, though, I faced a stark reality check. Full Story...
'Hotspot' hits downtown Helena, MT
Montana Internet director Chuck Siefert said that maintaining the wireless hot spots downtown and allowing free use is one way his 10-year-old company can give something back to Helena. Full Story...
Monday, September 20, 2004A Wi-Fi access point for dial-up connections.
Always On Wireless Inc. will put it on sale next month for $150.
The six-ounce WiFlyer base station ships with the dial-up numbers of America Online, Microsoft's MSN and EarthLink pre-configured. You'll need a Wi-Fi adapter in the computer that you use to access it, but most laptops have built-in wireless. Saturday, September 18, 2004Solar power popular with RVers
One of the fastest growing green technologies for recreational vehicles is solar power, an offshoot of the space program that has terrific implications for the RV market.
Enough power to run your regular trailer or motorhome gear will run you in the neighbourhood of $800 if you’re not a big user. Full Story... Friday, September 17, 2004Drive-In Hotspot 'Pit Stops'
A Michigan communications vendor said Thursday that it has launched wireless hotspot 'pit stops' at which users can access the Web from their cars. Full Story...
Thursday, September 16, 2004More of Downtown Buffalo, NY unwired for Wi-Fi
People who visit Erie Basin will now be able to log onto the internet there. In addition to Erie Basin Marina, Wi-Fi is also available in Niagara Square and at City Hall.
Two New Hot Spots in Snowbird Country
Paradise Bakery & Cafe announced today that it has opened Wi-Fi hotspots for customer use in two locations in Chandler, AZ. Full Story...
Tuesday, September 14, 2004StarBand boosts upload speed
StarBand launches the first true consumer/SOHO satellite service to achieve DSL-level.
While the 1-Mbps-plus downloads and 256-Kbps maximum uploads of StarBand Communications' new 484 Small Office Service fall short of most cable-modem connection rates, they more than double typical satellite service levels and exceed the 861-Kbps national average for wired DSL download speeds. Full Story... Sony unveils Wi-Fi multimedia Clié
Sony will next week ship its most impressive Clié PDA yet. The PEG-VZ90 multimedia handheld features not only a slick sliding control panel, but Wi-Fi wireless connectivity and a stunning 3.8in 480 x 320 OLED screen. Full Story...
DIRECWAY now offers VPN acceleration technology to connect teleworkers
DIRECWAY, today introduced a satellite-based virtual private network (VPN) acceleration technology. Based on the IPsec standard, DIRECWAY VPN Accelerator enables enterprises and government agencies to implement uniformly efficient and secure, wide area broadband networks, reaching teleworker employees at any location, urban or rural. Full Story...
Wednesday, September 08, 2004BOINGO Bolsters Hotspot Security
BOINGO said it has released new end user client software that incorporates support for 802.1x and WPA security measures. The support is in conjunction with Windows XP Service Pack 2, which simplifies use of those measures.
Rival hotspot vendor T-Mobile has said it would implement similar hotspot security measures after the release of Windows XP SP2, but has yet to announce the upgrade. Full Story... Tuesday, September 07, 2004Culver City, CA Launches Free Wi-Fi
Culver City, California announced the launch of free wireless Internet access in all outdoor areas of Downtown Culver City effective Thursday, September 9. This service is the first municipal broadband wireless Wi-Fi "hotspot" on Los Angeles' Westside.
Downtown's "hotspot" will cover an area of approximately one square mile from Trader Joe's at Culver & Ince to the edge of the Sony Pictures campus at Washington & Hughes five blocks west. The district includes Town Plaza, an outdoor performance and gathering spot, a public park, the Culver Hotel, numerous outdoor cafes and retailers, and a number of offices including Culver Studios and Westwood One. Full Story... Monday, September 06, 2004City’s main street is going wireless
Anyone with a Wi-Fi ready laptop or PDA can now surf the Internet in the comfort of one of the outside tables at the many shops along Middletown, CT Main Street. Full Story...
Friday, September 03, 2004Good Article on Mobile Internet Access
If you are intrigued by the idea of having mobile access to your e-mail but are not ready for the leap into the world of smart phones, there are other options to consider. Several of the big palmtop computer makers have strengthened their product lineups, integrating wireless connectivity into higher-priced devices and making it easier to use them for e-mail on the go. Full Story...
Wednesday, September 01, 2004How WiFi Works
This article covers two different aspects of Wi-Fi. The basic technology that makes Wi-Fi networking possible. and the hardware you need to create a Wi-Fi network. Full Story...
FreedomLink Wi-Fi offered in Mich. state parks
FreedomLink Wi-Fi service will be in 10 state parks in Michigan as part of the state’s MiWiFi project designed to provide wireless Internet access for Michigan residents and travelers at docks, rest areas and welcome centers around the state.
The service would be available for $8 per a 24-hour session or for $20 per month for access to its more than 2,300 Wi-Fi locations nationwide with a one-year term commitment. Full Story... |
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