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  Franklin Wireless Announces General Availability of U151 USB Modem
  Franklin Wireless, a designer of broadband high speed wireless data communication products, has unveiled the U151 USB modem.
  4/19/2011
  Cricket Communications Announces Availability of Muve Music Wireless Rate Plan
  Cricket Communications Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, has recently announced the availability of its Muve Music Wireless Rate Plan in new markets.
  4/15/2011
  RFM Launches WLS-series of Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combination Modules
  RF Monolithics (RFM) Inc., a leader in M2M wireless technology, has recently announced the launch of the WLS-series which combines of Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combination modules. RFM has added the new WLS-series' three standards-based modules, the WLS1270, WLS1271, and the WLS1273, to the integrated short-range radio product line. The new WLS-series modules have been designed to provide high performance, low cost, standards-based radios and technologies with faster time to market, along with RFM"s proprietary RFIC and SAW-based product portfolio.
  4/12/2011
  Ruckus Wireless Unveils Smart Mobile Wi-Fi Portfolio
  Ruckus Wireless, a manufacturer of Smart Wi-Fi technology and wireless LAN systems used by enterprises and carriers, announced a smart mobile Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) portfolio to enable operators to strategically integrate 802.11 with cellular networks.
  2/16/2011
  Six Additional Destinations To Receive Unlimited aXcess Wireless Internet Rental Coverage From XCom Global
  XCom Global, Inc provides international travelers with low cost wireless Internet access rental services. The company recently announced the addition of Israel, Argentina, Turkey, Greece, South Africa and Puerto Rico to its expanding list of destinations covered under the company's Unlimited aXcess plan. International travelers will now have unlimited data usage and the freedom to wirelessly at fixed rates starting at $14.95/per day in over 35 selected countries by using this high-speed Internet access rental service which covers Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico and the United Kingdom. There are also long term (over 14 days) and multiple country discounts currently available.
  2/11/2011
  Ruckus Wireless' Smart Wi-Fi Improves Wi-Fi Sundance Film Festival
  Ruckus Wireless, a provider of advanced wireless systems for the mobile Internet market, announced that the public Wi-Fi network deployed at Sundance Film Festival offloaded terabytes of data from local cellular networks, delivering high capacity broadband access to Sundance moviegoers.
  2/8/2011
  Consumers Can Now Buy Kobo Wireless eReader at Future Shop Stores
  According to Kobo, a global eReading service, consumers can now buy the Kobo Wireless eReader from Future Shop's retail stores and online site.
  2/7/2011
  Tyco Electronics Enables Multiple DAS Deployments In Dallas
  Tyco Electronics, a provider of solutions and services for wireless, wireline, cable and enterprise networks, has announced that it has offered its InterReach Fusion and FlexWave Prism distributed antenna systems or 'DAS' to enable high-quality mobile services for AT&T subscribers at a number of sports and hospitality venues. America's premier professional football event is going to take place at Dallas in early February, and as a part of the preparations these deployments are being made at various stadiums, hotels, performing arts venues and security centers.
  2/4/2011
  Tyco Electronics Enables Multiple DAS Deployments in Dallas
  Tyco Electronics, a provider of solutions and services for wireless, wireline, cable and enterprise networks, has announced that it has offered its InterReach Fusion and FlexWave Prism distributed antenna systems or 'DAS', to enable high-quality mobile services for AT&T subscribers at a number of sports and hospitality venues.
  2/4/2011
  Strategy Forecasts Cellular Power Amplifier Market To Reach $3.7 billion
  The cellular power amplifier (PA) market is set to reach $3.7 billion over the next five years, driven primarily by the ever increasing deployment of high-speed LTE networks and multi-mode PAs, according to market research firm Strategy Analytics. LTE and multi-mode PAs will play a crucial role in this growth, potentially disrupting the present PA supplier base and ushering new players into the market, says the researcher.
  2/4/2011
  NetLogic's XLP Processes Achieves 400 percent Performance Benchmark
  NetLogic Microsystems, a leading global high-performance intelligent semiconductor solutions provider for next-generation Internet networks, has recently announced that its industry-leading XLP multi-core processor has achieved 300-400 percent performance benchmark.
  2/3/2011
  Laureate Institute for Brain Research Selects Brocade Network for High-Performance Computing
  The Laureate Institute for Brain Research, an organization that correlates clinical content, imaging and genetic data of the human brain, has selected Brocade solutions for its new 10 GbE edge-to-core healthcare networks and high-performance computing (HPC). The research organization took the decision based on network performance, security and quality of service, savings in capital and operational costs.
  2/2/2011
  AMX Optimizes its AMX SchoolView Solution
  AMX, the leading provider of solutions that simplify the implementation, maintenance, and use of technology to create effective environments, announced an HDMI enhancement to its AMX SchoolView solution. The new feature will help educators meet challenges that arise when older analog-connected computers and AV devices are being replaced with newer technology with digital connectivity.
  2/1/2011
  Wireless Devices Makes Work Easier
  Usage of wireless devices has become very common these days. When connected to a phone or computer, they help to make our work easier.
  1/28/2011
  D-Link Debuts Business-Grade, Cloud-Managed Wi-Fi Solution
  D-Link, a provider of end-to-end networking solutions, announced that it has debuted the world's first business-grade, cloud-managed Wi-Fi solution, DAP-2555 AirPremier N Dual Band, tailor-made for small- and medium-sized businesses, "SMBs."
  1/27/2011
  Sixnet Updates SixView Manager to Offer a Remote Management Solution
  To increase productivity and reduce costs for wireless remote management solution within an organization, Sixnet, a market leader of machine-to-machine networking solutions for industrial markets, launched the availability of SixView Manager - flexible enterprise-class remote management software.
  1/27/2011
  Synapse Unveils Adapter for Connecting, Controlling DMX Devices Wirelessly
  Synapse Wireless, a provider of wireless control and monitoring technology based on the Internet-enabled SNAP network operating system, has launched a new SNAP DMX device, an adapter for connecting and controlling DMX devices wirelessly.
  1/27/2011
  Sierra Wireless Introduces Industrial-Grade HSPA+ and EV-DO Wireless Modules
  Sierra Wireless recently introduced two new broadband products in its AirPrime SL Series of wireless embedded modules: the AirPrime SL809x for HSPA+ networks and the AirPrime SL501x for EV-DO Rev A networks.
  1/26/2011
  Tropos Intros Mesh Router for Communications to DA Devices
  Tropos Networks, a vendor of wireless IP networks for smart grids, has introduced Distribution Automation mesh router for communications to DA devices such as reclosers and sectionalizers, according to company officials.
  1/25/2011
  Comba Joins ECTEL for Wireless Coverage at ALMA Site
  Comba Telecom Systems Holdings, a wireless enhancement solutions provider, announced the completion of supplying wireless equipment to a major mobile operator for 2G and 3G wireless coverage at the site of the largest astronomical project in the world, located in the Republic of Chile (Chile).
  1/24/2011
  AT&T Brings Enhanced Coverage to KFC YUM! Center
  AT&T has enhanced its wireless system to bring coverage to in and around the KFC YUM! Center in downtown Louisville.
  1/21/2011
  B2B Soft Debuts Driving Expansion Efforts With Wireless Standard
  At the international 2011 International CES event, B2B Soft was among the many emerging companies hosting their flagship premier retail management solution, Wireless Standard.
  1/18/2011
  Boingo Wireless Files for IPO
  Boingo Wireless has filed papers to hold an IPO as it continues to expand globally. The number of shares and prices they will be sold for were not included in the Initial Public Offering paperwork submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to the company's website.
  1/18/2011
  New EuroSmartz Apps Offer Enhanced Wireless Printing Capabilities for iPad, iPhone
  When Apple released the most recent version of its mobile operating system, iOS 4.2, many consumers were chomping at the bit to try out the new AirPrint function, which finally gives users the ability to print wirelessly from any iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
  1/17/2011
  South Korea's Billion Dollar Restoration Project Selects WiFi Service Firetide
  Firetide announced that the company will be deploying its wireless infrastructure solutions for the "4 Rivers" restoration project, which is being undertaken by the South Korean government, to preserve the environment and prevent disasters caused by flooding.
  1/13/2011
  Aicent Announces Partnership with HarborLink Network
  Aicent Inc., a provider of data network services and solutions for global mobile operators entered into a partnership relation with HarborLink Network Ltd to enable seamless Wi-Fi access at HarborLink's hotspot locations throughout the United States.
  1/13/2011
  Xirrus Deploys Wi-Fi Arrays at UK's Weymouth College
  Xirrus, the only Wi-Fi Power Play in the industry, has deployed its high performance Wi-Fi Arrays at Weymouth College in Weymouth, United Kingdom.
  1/12/2011
  Garmin Introduces GTU 10 GPS locator and Garmin Tracker
  Looking to make a foray into the personal and property tracking market, Garmin International unveiled GTU 10 GPS locator and web-based Garmin Tracker service for computers, smartphones and compatible Garmin nuLink devices.
  1/6/2011
  CES News: Netgear Introduces New Wireless Routers, Other Home Networking Solutions
  The mobile broadband router, or MBR1000, is a new wireless router with 4G mobile broadband support. Verizon is highlighting the product at CES, and Bell Canada is already using it in commercial deployments.
  1/5/2011
  Testing Wireless Networks" Atheros Introduces 802.11n Router Solutions
  Atheros Communications has introduced two highly-integrated 802.11n solutions that bring high-end performance and features to mainstream WiFi routers and residential gateways.
  1/5/2011
  Atheros Launches Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Solutions
  Building upon its long-standing leadership in the computing market, Atheros Communications, Inc. has launched two new wireless solutions that bring energy-efficient Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to notebooks, netbooks, desktops and tablets. The two solutions have helped in enhancing Atheros' WLAN architecture in an effort to deliver benefits for manufacturers and consumers alike.
  1/4/2011
  CameraJET UWB Solution Available Through Alereon-Spectec Collaboration
  Fabless semiconductor company Alereon, in partnership with Spectec Computer Co. Ltd., a leading provider of SDIO solutions for mobile devices, announced the availability of the Spectec CameraJet Wireless Ultra Wideband (UWB) Solution.
  1/4/2011
  Free Wi-Fi Access at Honolulu International Airport
  ShakaNet, Inc., the largest provider of wireless Internet services in Hawaii, entered into a partnership relation with FreeFi Networks, Inc., to provide free wireless Internet access to passengers throughout the concourses, lounges and concession areas of Honolulu International Airport.
  12/21/2010
  Cisco Faces Competitive Threats as U.S. Businesses Expand WiFi Network
  According to a report of ABI Research, majority of the U.S. commercial organizations are experiencing excellent WiFi penetration and by the end of the year 2010, the penetration will grow to 45 percent. The penetration is the highest in large businesses, but over the last two years significant penetration is also seen in the smaller business segment.
  12/21/2010
  WiFi Revolution: Fieldbus Foundation Releases HSE-RIO Preliminary Specification
  The Fieldbus Foundation's FOUNDATION High Speed Ethernet Remote I/O (HSE-RIO) preliminary specification is now available to its membership for review.
  12/15/2010
  Logiclink Integrates iRemote Print Service with Business Automation Centers
  iRemote Print, a remote printing technology launched by Logiclink that allows hospitality providers to offer remote printing service to their guest along with their existing business services. In addition to providing high-speed internet access, wireless Internet access, document creation and processing, travel information with flight check-in, hospitality providers wished to upgrade their services so as to increase revenue as well as simplify business center services.
  12/14/2010
  MicaRed Launches OverTheAir v1.4 for iPhone, iPad with AirPrint Support
  MicaRed announced the release of a new version of OverTheAir which is a simple and easy to use WebDAV client app for the iPhone and iPad.
  12/14/2010
  WiFi: Pulse Electronics Offers Femtocell Base Station Application
  To offer better cellular access in homes or small business environments, Pulse Electronics Corporation, a provider of electronic components, provides engineers with an application-based sales (ABS) tool for designing a femtocell base station. This tool can be downloaded from the Pulse Electronics website.
  12/10/2010
  u-blox Extends LISA Wireless Module Family
  u-blox has extended its LISA wireless module family to include two new members, the LISA-H100 (for the USA) and LISA-H110 (for Europe and Asia). The UMTS/HSDPA data modems are ideal for both telematics and telemetry applications that typically need only data and not the full 3G bandwidth.
  12/10/2010
  Renesas Electronics Launches MCU Integrating NFC, Security Functions
  Renesas Electronics Corporation, a provider of microcontrollers and advanced semiconductor solutions including microcontrollers, SoC solutions and a wide range of analog and power devices, has launched RF21S, a new product in the RF20 series of microcontrollers (MCUs) which integrates a Near Field Communication (NFC) controller on a single chip. The NFC controller supports the ISO/IEC 18092 international standard along with secure element functionality for use in consumer electronic products, such as smartphones, mobile phones, notebook PCs and PC peripherals.
  12/9/2010
  In-Stat Examines Proliferation of WiFi Technology in Free Whitepaper
  The new whitepaper "WiFi Market Overview: Connectivity Becoming Ubiquitous," which examines the proliferation of WiFi technology across the ecosystem, is being offered free by In-Stat.
  12/7/2010
  Proxim, Axis Communications Bring Wireless Video Surveillance to Amsterdam
  Bruers Service Security Goirle (BSSG), a leading integrator of security systems in Amsterdam, has deployed a complete wireless video surveillance network in Amsterdam's Stadsdeel West neighborhood utilizing Proxim's end-to-end wireless solutions and Axis Communications' network cameras.
  12/7/2010
  TRENDnet Unveils New Communications Solution 300Mbps Wireless N Media Bridge
  TRENDnet, a provider of wired and wireless networking hardware solutions, announced the availability of its new 300Mbps Wireless N Media Bridge, TEW-640MB.
  12/3/2010
  Xirrus Deploys WiFi Arrays at New College in Swindon
  Xirrus, a WiFi Power Play in the industry, has deployed its Xirrus high performance WiFi Arrays at New College in Swindon, U.K. New College, a sixth-form college, has become the premier academic provider of A Levels and GCSEs for school-leavers in the wider Swindon area in quite a quick time. The college was established in 1984 and since then it has expanded its range to include highly-successful access to Higher Education, degree courses, and a business services arm.
  12/1/2010
  Two Million New Fonera SIMPL WiFi Routers Sold to Telcos
  Fon is one of the world's largest WiFi networks. The company recently announced that it has sold two million of its latest Fonera SIMPL WiFi router to Telcos. The SIMPL is a palm-sized WiFi router that is targeted towards smartphone and tablet-PC users.
  12/1/2010
  Kobo Introduces Kobo WiFi eReader for Canadian Customers
  The global eReading service provider Kobo, Inc., which believes consumers should be able to read any book on any device, introduced new Kobo Wireless eReader with unlimited access to Bell's WiFi network.
  11/30/2010
  AT&T Announces New Wireless Retail Store in Arlington, VA
  AT&T, a premier communications holding company opened a new wireless retail store in Arlington, Va., to address the growing demand for advanced wireless data products and services.
  11/23/2010
  White Spaces: Super WiFi, or Not?
  Last month, Carl Ford of 4GWE fame, hosted a White Spaces session at his popular 4GWE LA West Coast conference. The panel followed the release of the FCC's Sept. 23, white spaces order. There was great conversation on white spaces spectrum and regulatory issues. I moderated the session. Panelists included Brough Turner, CTO Netblazr (and former CTO & Founder of NMS), Fanny Mlinsarsky, CEO of octoScope (founder and CTO of Azimuth), and Jack Unger, WiSPA.
  11/19/2010
  Alvarion No. One in European Market for Video Surveillance Wireless Infrastructure Equipment
  In the latest report, "The EMEA Market for Wireless Infrastructure Used in Video Surveillance," published by IMS Research, Alvarion has been named as the number one supplier of wireless infrastructure equipment used in video surveillance in Europe. Alvarion has established partnerships with leading suppliers of security and video surveillance solutions around the world.
  11/18/2010
  Colleges Employ Wireless Devices to Engage Students
  In an organizational behavior class at Northwestern University, Prof. Bill White no longer needs to call out roll when class is about to begin. White already knows who is in attendance and who is not based on the click of a wireless device. The students were issued the device as part of their class materials.
  11/16/2010
  KeyOn acquires Onawave Wireless
  KeyOn Communications Holdings, Inc., a leading American provider of wireless broadband, satellite video and voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) services, has successfully completed the acquisition of substantially all of the wireless broadband assets of Onawave Wireless.
  11/15/2010
  On-Ramp and Koncar INEM Collaborate to Deliver First Condition Monitoring Solution for Oil and Gas Industry
  On-Ramp Wireless, the renowned developer of Ultra-Link Processing system for smart grid monitoring, and Koncar INEM, manufacturer of electronics equipment and electric energy facilities, partnered to deliver a system for wide-area wireless condition monitoring applications.
  11/11/2010
  IPWireless, ST-Ericsson Developing Demonstration Platform to Initiate IMB Development
  IPWireless is working with ST-Ericsson to offer a pre-integrated and verified Integrated Mobile Broadcast (IMB) solution to 3G device vendors.
  11/10/2010
  Strip Your iPod Touch of Restriction with the ZTE PEEL and Sprint
  Most iPod Touch users are lacking one main criterion to be more like their iPhone counterparts - a constant mobile connection and the ability to make phone calls. Today, Sprint officially announced the availability of the much anticipated "ZTE Peel" which may change the way second and third generation owner's user their iPod.
  11/10/2010
  Florida Atlantic University Unveils Tecore Networks Wireless Laboratory
  The Florida Atlantic University announced the opening of the Tecore Networks Wireless Laboratory at a ribbon-cutting ceremony during the inauguration of its new College of Engineering and Computer Science building.
  11/8/2010
  Communication Solutions Provider Marvell Receives WiFi Direct Certification
  Integated silicon solutions provider, Marvell, has readied a dual-band IEEE 802.11n radio that integrates WiFi, Bluetooth and FM radios on a single chip. Labeled Avastar 88W8787, the manufacturer said that it is the first in the Avastar family to get WiFi Direct certification for low-power embedded mobile applications. Other members to join the Avastar family will be announced soon, said the supplier.
  11/5/2010
  WiFi Access Point Shipments Exceed 18M in 2Q 2010
  The worldwide WiFi access point shipments exceeded 18 million in the second quarter (2Q) 2010, according to ABI Research report entitled, "WiFi Equipment Market Data."
  11/3/2010
  Effects of BitTorrent on a Starbucks-AT&T Hotspot
  I recently discussed the phenomenon of a single application accidentally taking down a T-Mobile cell and how BitTorrent would have an even worse effect. I wanted to test this with BitTorrent, but doing so on a cell tower isn't feasible at this moment and it's not something that any wireless carrier would want me to test on their production network. So I found the next best thing during off hours at a Starbucks hotspot operated by or in conjunction with AT&T and Wayport. I conducted the tests well after store closing in front of the store from my car when no one was at the store, and the BitTorrent test only ran for 141 seconds so that it wouldn't disrupt any background activity that the store might be running.
  10/29/2010
  Italtel Collaborates with Cisco for Military Forces Day Celebration
  Italtel, a company focused in the development and integration of Next Generation IP Networks and Services, signed a collaboration deal with Cisco to provide WiFi coverage of the whole Circo Massimo historical area in Rome.
  10/29/2010
  Powerwave Technologies Showcases at Futurecom 2010
  Khurram Sheikh, chief product and development officer at Powerwave Technologies, Inc., a provider of end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, participated in a detailed discussion on "Inside Out Networks" at Futurecom 2010.
  10/28/2010
  WiFi Direct's Speed and Range Draw Consumers
  WiFi Alliance's release of WiFi Direct, enables device-to-device connections using current WiFi standards and ensuring interoperability. WiFi Alliance has begun certifying WiFi Direct devices, and those devices to be stamped with the WiFi Direct certification will essentially become micro-hotspots.
  10/25/2010
  Cellular Connection Shows Momentous Third-Quarter Growth
  The Cellular Connection, the largest Verizon Wireless Premium Retailer in the Midwest, has emerged literally unscathed from the downturn in economy, and has registered significant growth, and if the present trend is any indication, the future appears positive and bright for the company.
  10/21/2010
  CDMA Supported by Award-Winning BelAir100SP Strand Picocell
  CDMA2000 is now supported by the award-winning BelAir100SP Strand Picocell. BelAir's innovative strand-mounted small-cell base station was launched in August 2010 along with a live demonstration. BelAir Networks released an announcement in this regard after the successful launch.
  10/20/2010
  Starbucks, Apple and Yahoo Partner for Digital Content Network in Starbucks Stores
  Starbucks has announced that it is partnering with both Apple and Yahoo to create a sort of exclusive, in-store digital content network.
  10/20/2010
  Wireless Ronin Completes Digital Menu Board Installation for Anaheim Center
  Wireless Ronin Technologies, a Minneapolis-based digital signage provider, recently announced the completion of a digital signage menu board installation at the Anaheim Convention Center.
  10/20/2010
  Survey: Free WiFi Brings Many Customers to Venue
  A research report released by In-Stat attributes availability of free WiFi to people's choice of venues. The survey got varied responses from the respondents; however, most were in favor of Wifi hotspots.
  10/19/2010
  Atheros Offers Routers Combining Power of WiFi and Powerlines
  In a recent PC World report, Atheros Communications tried to simplify the process and offered reference designs for combined WiFi and powerline networks. A chipmaker and major WiFi silicon supplier, Atheros recently acquired powerline networking vendor Intellon.
  10/18/2010
  Cricket's CROSSWAVE Portable WiFi device: Internet to Go
  As a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, Cricket Communications launched a new portable, sleek and dual mode EVDO/WiFi device from Huwei called CROSSWAVE. The CROSSWAVE product will be offered by Cricket from Oct. 15 at a MSRP of $14.99 and will be available at Cricket branded retail stores, select dealers as well as online.
  10/18/2010
  Objecs Adds New Stone Disk to RosettaStone Product Line
  Objecs, a Phoenix-based provider of solutions and services that help a number of enterprises and organizations in memorial, public service information, tourism and disaster-readiness industries to enable smooth exchange of information between people and objects, will introduce a new 56mm diameter stone disk to its wireless line-up.
  10/14/2010
  T-Mobile USA to Deploy Kineto Wireless' Smart WiFi Application
  T-Mobile USA has decided to deploy Kineto Wireless' Smart WiFi Application for WiFi Calling to improve indoor coverage through the use of existing WiFi access points. T-Mobile plans to preload Android-based smartphones with Kineto's application to extend T-Mobile's existing WiFi Calling service.
  10/12/2010
  Boingo Joins MTS Allstream to Expand in Canada
  The global leader in WiFi, Boingo Wireless, announced that it's expanding its presence in North America through a wireless-network-access agreement with MTS, one of Canada's leading national communications solution providers.
  10/8/2010
  SouthernLINC Wireless Picks Interop Multimedia Messaging Solutions
  Interop Technologies announced that SouthernLINC Wireless has selected its multimedia messaging solutions. The company delivers messaging, device management and connectivity gateways and develops and builds technology solutions for the wireless and telecommunications industries.
  10/7/2010
  T-Mobile Extends WiFi Calling to Android Smartphones
  The company hosts approximately 40 million WiFi calls per month, a number that has grown steadily since the company launched WiFi Calling in June 2007. In addition to consumers benefiting from enhanced coverage, T-Mobile business customers - from small business to multinational corporations - have long taken advantage of the company's WiFi Calling plan offerings for enhanced coverage, as well as the opportunity for reduced domestic and international minute usage, increased enterprise mobility cost savings and improved productivity.Currently, T-Mobile offers WiFi Calling on numerous devices including the Nokia E73 Mode, BlackBerry Curve 8520, BlackBerry Bold 9700 and the new BlackBerry Curve 3G.
  10/7/2010
  Telkonet Now AmericInn's Preferred High Speed Internet Access Vendor
  Telkonet, Inc., a provider of integrated, centrally-managed energy management and SmartGrid networking solutions and an operator of hospitality High-Speed Internet Access (HSIA) networks, has been chosen as a Preferred Vendor for wireless Internet access services for AmericInn hotels.
  10/6/2010
  Is Nexaira Business Class II Router on Your Holiday List?
  Nexaira Wireless Inc.'s, Business Class II Router was named a finalist in the Gadget Guru category in the CTIA 2010 Hot for the Holidays awards competition.
  10/5/2010
  ITEXPO: Taoglas Introduces Multi-mode External Antenna
  Field personnel need to stay in touch with co-workers, and companies want to track where their vehicles and workers are located. That said, the vehicles used by technicians and other employees that spend the bulk of their time on the road or otherwise in the field are becoming more plugged in.
  10/4/2010
  Arrow Electronics Signs Definitive Agreement with Richardson Electronics
  Arrow Electronics, a provider of products, services and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions, has asserted that they are going to buy the RF, Wireless & Power Division of Richardson Electronics ("Richardson RFPD"). For this purpose the company has signed a definitive agreement pursuant.
  10/4/2010
  Microwave Office Software Supports NMDG S-functions, Confirms AWR
  In an important announcement made recently, AWR Corporation revealed that Microwave Office high-frequency design software now includes full support for S-functions, the nonlinear behavioral models developed by Belgium's NMDG NV. The innovation leader in high-frequency electronic design automation, AWR exhibited S-functions within the Microwave Office design environment at the European Microwave Week Conference that was held in Paris, France, from September 28 - 30.
  10/1/2010
  BenQ Launches E-reader Tailored for Taiwanese Users
  Taiwan-based BenQ today announced the launch of its second-generation e-reader. The new device, the nReader K61, is able to download e-books via Wi-Fi or 3G networks, and users can take notes using a stylus on the device's six-inch touchscreen.
  10/1/2010
  In-Stat: WiFi Hotspots Still Evolving Despite Lack of Solid Business Model
  In-Stat says that despite the continued growth in hotspot deployments, the underlying business model has been in a continuous state of definition and development over the past 10 years and is still a primary uncertainty in the future of the hotspot market.
  10/1/2010
  Polaris WLS Provides High-accuracy, Software-Based Wireless Location Services
  During the recent Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards meeting in Madrid, the Radio Access Work Group 2 made an endorsement on the Polaris Wireless' RF Pattern Matching technology that would be incorporated into the 3G UMTS specification.
  10/1/2010
  ADC and Graybar Join Forces for Distribution of ADC's In-Building DAS Solutions
  ADC has expanded its agreement with Graybar, a distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and related supply chain management and logistics services, to enable Graybar to distribute ADC's InterReach Fusion distributed antenna system (DAS) products.
  9/30/2010
  Arrow Electronics Appointed as the Global Distributor for Redpine Signals
  Arrow Electronics, Inc., announced that it has signed a global distribution agreement with Redpine Signals, Inc., for distributing Redpine's portfolio, consisting of wireless chipsets, modules and development kits.
  9/30/2010
  Wavion Debuts Beamforming-Based WBS-700 Product Line for the 700 MHz Licensed Band
  Wavion, a provider of Space-Division Multiple Access "SDMA" and digital beamforming technology based solutions, announced the addition of new WBS-700 product line to its family of Wi-Fi solutions. The WBS-700 product line encompasses a family of base stations and compatible CPEs for the entire 700 MHz band.
  9/29/2010
  FCC Frees Vacant Airwaves to Unleash New Technologies
  Last FCC voted to open up unlicensed spectrum was in 1985, which led to the development of Wi-Fi. To unleash more new technologies, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted again to free up vacant airwaves between TV channels, also called white spaces. This is the first significant block of spectrum made available for unlicensed use in 25 years, said the Federal agency. Last Thursday, five-member FCC voted unanimously to allow the use of white spaces in the broadcast TV spectrum to deliver broadband connections, which agency is calling super Wi-Fi. They hope to see devices with the new technology start to appear within a year.
  9/29/2010
  Wireless Logic 25th Fastest Growing Company in Britain
  Wireless Logic, Europe's leading independent M2M provider, has been named as one of Britain's most successful technology businesses in the 2010 Sunday Times Microsoft Tech Track 100, whcih ranks Britain's fastest-growing private technology companies.
  9/24/2010
  Lecere Approved for Credit Card Processing and Electronic Funds Transfer
  Lecere Corporation recently announced that they have gotten approval to charge its restaurant customers' credit/debit cards and credit/debit its restaurant customers' bank account using Automated Clearing House "ACH" processing for Electronic Funds Transfer "EFT".
  9/23/2010
  China Unicom to Sell iPhones with Wi-Fi
  China Unicom Ltd. started selling the iPhone last fall but early models lacked wireless connections due to Chinese regulations.
  8/6/2010
  Another Transportation Win for Alex Mashinsky: NYC Service Cars to Get WiFi
  Soon in New York City, a thousand livery cars - the kind used when you need car service in areas not populated by taxi cabs -- are expected to be equipped with roaming wireless Internet.
  8/4/2010
  White Rock, Canada, Beachfront Visitors Now Linked with Free Bluetooth/WiFi
  White Rock, British Columbia, is one of many sparkling jewels in what the province's tourism ministry proclaims (with only a slight stretching of the truth) as "the best place on Earth."
  7/19/2010
  Netherlands Mondriaan College Deploys Xirrus WiFi Arrays
  Xirrus, a major player in high-performance WiFi that delivers the most coverage, bandwidth and user density in the industry, has deployed Xirrus high-performance 802.11n WiFi Arrays across Mondriaan College, located in Oss, Netherlands.
  6/2/2010
  WiFi IC Shipments to Surpass 770 Million Units in 2010: Report
  ABI Research, a global research company offering analysis and forecasting of trends in global connectivity and other emerging technologies, has predicted Wi-Fi IC shipments to surpass 770 million units in 2010, up almost 33 percent compared to 2009. Shipment of 802.11n ICs is also indicated to surge ahead of 802.11g and dominate the market this year, which would account for approximately 60 percent of total Wi-Fi IC shipments.
  6/2/2010
  Syncables to Demo Intel 'My WiFi' Technology at Upcoming Show
  Intel My WiFi Technology allows users to turn their laptops into virtual hotspots to directly connect wireless devices to their laptop. Syncable, a developer and provider of content mobility and syncing solutions, has used this Intel-based technology to power its flagship product, Syncables 360. San Francisco-based Syncables said in a recent press release that its Syncables 360 product will be showcased by Intel at the COMPUTEX TAIPEI Show, which is going to be held June 1 to 5.
  6/1/2010
  Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein Deploys AeroScout RTLS
  Healthcare facilities all over the world are increasingly deploying advanced technology to automate patient care and provide a better quality of services. Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE) is one such hospital -- it recently implemented AeroScout's Asset Tracking and Temperature Monitoring solutions as part of the hospital's ongoing commitment to regional and global leadership in healthcare excellence.
  6/1/2010
  AT&T Launches WiFi Zone in NYC's Time Square
  AT&T today announced the launch of an AT&T Wi-Fi area, providing coverage for AT&T customers visiting and residing in New York who use Wi-Fi enabled smartphones, laptops, netbooks and other devices.
  5/25/2010
  Sunlight Research Releases IEEE 802.11n Industry Report
  Sunlight Research announced it has released its IEEE 802.11n WLAN Industry Report.
  5/24/2010
  O2 Announces No-Contract Data Tariffs for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G
  The company offers different data pricing plans as 500MB, 1GB and 3GB. All tariffs include unlimited access to BT Openzone and The Cloud Wi-Fi hotspots, and they do not require minimum contract.
  5/19/2010
  Report Evaluates Applications for Low Power Embedded WiFi Components
  "Of these, low power embedded WiFi is perhaps the most interesting due to the adaptation of existing WiFi protocols building on the installed base of WiFi networks that can be used as a connecting infrastructure for low power embedded WiFi installations."
  5/12/2010
  WiGig Alliance Publishes Multi-Gigabit Wireless Specification, Cisco Joins Board of Directors
  With the help of the technology offered by WiGig, enterprises are able to enable multi-gigabit-speed wireless communications among consumer electronics, handheld devices and PCs, so that the industry can adopt a single radio using the unlicensed 60 GHz spectrum.
  5/10/2010
  Comtech Set to Buy CPI International
  Comtech Telecommunications is ready to become larger and expand its portfolio. According to a Reuters report, the company is set to buy its smaller rival, CPI International Inc. in a cash and stock deal said to be worth $472.3 million.
  5/10/2010
  Devicescape's Easy WiFi Selected by iRiver
  WiFi e-readers always need instant connectivity to make their mark on the users. Realizing this, iRiver, Ltd., a provider of products for the digital world, has licensed Devicescape's Easy WiFi for use in its new WiFi e-readers.
  5/6/2010
  ArubaFingerprinting Technology Optimizes Wi-Fi Calling with BlackBerry MVS 5
  Provider of distributed enterprise network solutions Aruba Networks has announced that its application fingerprinting technology now optimizes voice over Wi-Fi calling with Research In Motion (RIM) new BlackBerry Mobile Voice System 5 (BlackBerry MVS 5).
  5/5/2010
  Digital TVs, Blu-Ray Players and Portable Media Players Adopt WiFi: Report
  A new report from In-Stat reveals that WiFi is becoming an inevitable feature across a range of devices as the network connectivity migrates into the living room.
  5/5/2010
  In-Stat Report Predicts a Surge in Wi-Fi in Consumer Electronics
  As network connectivity makes its entry into the living room, Wi-Fi is becoming a must-have feature across a range of devices, states a new report from In-Stat, titled Wi-Fi in Consumer Electronics: New Devices Discover Wi-Fi.
  5/4/2010
  Faxton Improves Patient Care with Meru's Virtualized WLAN Solutions
  Meru Networks Inc., a provider of virtualized and optimized 802.11n enterprise networking, has announced that Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare has replaced its legacy microcell wireless LAN with Meru Networks' virtualized WLAN solutions to manage the complexity of operating a rich suite of converged applications to improve patient care and reduce operating costs.
  5/3/2010
  Report Tracks GGSN, SGSN and PDSN Equipment Used in Mobile Networks
  Dell'Oro Group recently announced it commenced coverage on the Wireless Packet Core market which tracks GGSN, SGSN and PDSN equipment used in mobile networks to transmit data traffic.
  4/28/2010
  Cisco Clears up WiFi Interference with CleanAir Technology
  If you ever feel like globs of data traffic are keeping you from experiencing the mighty power of 802.11n WiFi, Cisco's latest announcement is sure to brighten your spirits. The networking giant today unveiled new add-on service that's designed to reduce interference by competing airwaves, so your data can go about its merry way.
  4/27/2010
  Round up The Usual Suspects for Wi-Lan Bluetooth Lawsuit
  Another day, another lawsuit over technological intellectual property. Today's entrant: Wi-Lan, a Canadian technology licensing company, thinks 19 computer and phone companies are infringing its patent by "selling laptops and cellular handsets enabled with Bluetooth technology."
  4/8/2010
  Boingo Touts Two New WiFi Plans for iPad Owners
  Just days before the iPad goes on sale, Boingo Wireless announced that Apple iPad owners will be able to choose between WiFi access plans based on hourly credits or a monthly subscription to connect to its network of 125,000 WiFi hotspots from the moment the tablet is purchased.
  3/30/2010
  Portable R536 WiMax Embedded Hotspot Router Available from Franklin Wireless
  San Diego, Calif.-based Franklin Wireless Corp., a provider of wireless broadband high-speed data communications products, announced that it has unveiled its R536 WiMax Wave II embedded Wi-Fi hotspot router for U.S., Latin American and Caribbean markets.
  3/26/2010
  Wi-Fi Enabled Handsets Accounted For a Quarter of All Wi-Fi Products in 2009
  As Wi-Fi availability continues to grow, and more advanced mobile phones are hitting the market place, consumers are enjoying the ability to use multimedia wherever they are.
  3/25/2010
  Qualcomm to Bid in India's Broadband Wireless Auction
  Qualcomm officials announced on Wednesday that it has filed an application with the Indian government to bid in India's upcoming auction for BWA (Broadband Wireless Access) spectrum.
  3/17/2010
  Bad iPad Battery? Better Pad That Wallet!
  If it weren't enough to shell out $499 for an iPad - when the device goes on sale April 3 - you might want to bolster your savings account if you accidentally get a lemon.
  3/16/2010
  St. Bede's College Selects Xirrus for Wi-Fi
  Xirrus, the Wi-Fi "Power Play" that delivers the most coverage, bandwidth, and user density in the industry, has successfully deployed its high performance 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays across St. Bede's College located just outside Mentone, Victoria, Australia.
  3/12/2010
  Wesley Clover Solutions VCP 'Tailormade' for Trading Organizations
  Wesley Clover Solutions, a provider of IP voice communications platforms for financial trading firms and command control centers, announced that Saxon Technologies has selected the Wesley Clover Solutions IP Voice Communications Platform.
  3/10/2010
  Winncom Technologies and Wavion Wireless Networks Partner to Offer Advanced Outdoor Wi-Fi to Customers
  Winncom Technologies, a provider of wireless and wired broadband deployments and telecommunication technology and solutions, has announced that it has entered a distribution partnership with Wavion Wireless Networks for North America. Through this alliance, Winncom will be able to offer Wi-Fi solutions that leverage Wavion's powerful, spatially adaptive beamforming technology, to the customers in the North American region.
  3/9/2010
  SlingPlayer Mobile App Now Available in App Store
  Updating the SlingPlayer Mobile to support 3G networks, Sling Media has announced that SlingPlayer Mobile App is now available in the App Store.
  3/8/2010
  ASiQ Bluetooth Access Point for In-Flight Mobile Phone Services
  With cell phones now an inseparable part of our existence, oftentimes air travelers often feel uneasy without being able to communicate while in flight.
  3/8/2010
  iPhone App Ban of the Week: WiFi Hotspot Scans
  We're hearing reports that Apple is nixing iPhone apps that find WiFi hotspots by actively scanning for them.
  3/4/2010
  HKBN Launches 100Mbps+ WiFi Service at Hong Kong International Airport
  Hong Kong Broadband Network Ltd (HKBN), a wholly owned subsidiary of City Telecom (HK) Limited, has launched 100Mbps+ WiFi broadband connectivity at the new North Satellite Concourse of the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).
  3/4/2010
  Will RF4CE be the Killer App for ZigBee?
  Recently the RF4CE Alliance got themselves adopted by the ZigBee Alliance, a clear example of a win-win situation. For the RF4CE Alliance it means an immediate broad adoption in the consumer electronics industry, while avoiding the cost of setting up a "marketing machine" to achieve this.
  3/3/2010
  AT&T Exec: WiFi Will Likely be iPad Network of Choice
  One of the big reasons consumers are suddenly so nuts about mobile Internet - compared with, say, pre-iPhone days - is because WiFi is so pervasive … and so fast. So fast, in fact, that AT&T Inc.'s CEO Randall Stephenson told investors Tuesday he expects users of Apple Inc.'s iPad to mostly connect to the Internet using sort-range WiFi networks rather than AT&T's cellular network.
  3/3/2010
  Trains Join Planes: Amtrak Launches Free WiFi Offering for Acela Express Passengers
  Showing itself as powerful as the little engine that could, Amtrak announced the rollout of wireless Internet access on all 20 of its Acela Express trains between Washington, D.C., and Boston and in the six major stations between both destinations.
  3/1/2010
  Woman Dumbfounded When WiFi Disappears
  We've all had friends - significant others, even -- who've pirated their WiFi Internet for months on end. Wrong as they were, they knew what they were doing - who wouldn't?
  3/1/2010
  Dropcam Intros Internet Security Camera for Home, Baby, and Pets
  The company's new security cameras are small, easy to install, and easy to use and comes with several mounting options, including a table stand and wall mounting accessories. The user simply provides power and a Wi-Fi connection, and the camera links instantly to their account at www.dropcam.com.
  2/23/2010
  Fonmigo Launches Solution for U.S. Travelers to Land in U.K. Mobile and Connected
  Fonmigo has launched a unique solution for US travelers to land in the U.K. mobile and connected.
  2/15/2010
  2G+, 3G, 4G-LTE Versus Wi-Fi
  2G+, 3G, 4G/LTE or Wi-Fi. What method are road warriors, using critical-data-and-bandwidth intensive solutions such as CRM applications, and whose employers (or themselves if they are self-employed) are juggling wireless costs, to choose and where?
  2/8/2010
  Data Technology Launches VSAT Broadband Service for Maritime Companies
  Data Technology Solutions, a global satellite service provider based in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, has reportedly launched a low-cost, integrated satellite broadband offering for the maritime market. According to company officials, the DTS Global Connect Solution is built on iDirect's next generation Evolution DVB-S2 platform and works with a 24-inch (60cm) Ku-band antenna. The service is offered at a wide range of flat-fee subscription plans with nearly global coverage.
  1/15/2010
  Wireless Vendor Offers Smartphone WiFi Offload Capability
  The solution, explains Steve Shaw, Kineto's vice president of corporate marketing, offloads all mobile services to WiFi networks. It consists of a gateway and software, which runs on the smartphones. The software can be preloaded by the service provider or downloaded by the user.
  1/13/2010
  Enjoy WiFi with Those Fries by Mid January
  Reuters is reporting that McDonald's restaurant "plans to offer free WiFi service at most of its U.S. restaurants, starting on January 15."
  1/12/2010
  Ruckus Wireless Installs Advanced 802.11n Wi-Fi System in German Sports Club
  Ruckus Wireless, a US-based Wi-Fi technology company, has announced that Hamburg Sports Club (HSV), one of Germany's oldest and soccer clubs, has deployed an advanced 802.11n wireless LAN system from Ruckus Wireless to deliver journalists and guests reliable, high-speed access to online services.
  1/12/2010
  Cisco Sees 802.11n, Devices and Video as Leading Trends in 2010
  Cisco, one of the big stakeholders in the business of WiFi technology, expects 2010 will be an even better year, especially with the release of increasingly sophisticated devices and video technology, Chris Kozup, senior manager, mobility solutions for Cisco, told TMCnet.
  1/7/2010
  BroadLight's Residential Gateway Device Integrated with Ralink's Wi-Fi solution
  The companies' new integrated reference design will bring next generation "triple play" voice, video and data services to homes via a combined GPON plus Wi-Fi network.
  12/29/2009
  Ford Takes Mobile Wi-Fi Hotspots to the Next Level
  "Have you driven a hotspot lately?" might be Ford's new tag line. Earlier this month, the company announced that its next-generation SYNC in-car electronics packages will include in-car Wi-Fi.
  12/29/2009
  Intrinsyc Aids Barnes & Noble Nook eBook Reader's System Integration
  Intrinsyc, a provider of software solutions for mobile devices reportedly said that its Device Development Solutions group aided Barnes & Noble nook eBook reader's system integration. The nook eBook reader is said to be the most advanced eBook reader and runs on the Android platform with built in AT&T 3G service and WiFi, along with an e-ink screen for enhanced reading experience.
  12/21/2009
  McDonald's Offers Free WiFi: Why it is Important
  Most retailers offer WiFi service as a way of increasing value for customers and also enticing them to drop by and stay longer. The latest move by McDonald's is a part of that trend. But it is more than that.
  12/16/2009
  WiGig Alliance Completes Multi-Gigabit Wireless Specification
  Wireless Gigabit Alliance, an enabler of multi-gigabit-speed wireless communications and an organization advancing the adoption and widespread use of 60 GHz wireless technology worldwide, has reportedly completed its unified wireless specification and is now ready for member review. The company expects to make this specification available to WiGig adopter members in Q1 2010.
  12/11/2009
  Xing Lin Medical Information Technology Repositions Itself in Chinese Healthcare Sector
  Xing Lin Medical Information Technology Company has announced that it has “repositioned” itself as the key provider of WiFi- and RFID- based medical information digitalization system to the healthcare sector in China.
  12/11/2009
  Broadcom Releases New Version of InConcert Wireless Technology
  Broadcom has announced a new version of its InConcert wireless technology that enables co-existence between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in netbooks and notebooks.
  12/10/2009
  In-Stat Study Predicts Rise in Demand for Better Wi-Fi Performance
  In-Stat has released a new report which shows that as the use of smartphones with advanced applications spreads, customers are soon going to demand better Wi-Fi performance.
  12/1/2009
  Aclara's Thompson Elected By Wi-Fi Alliance Member Companies to Chair Smart Grid Task Group
  The Smart Grid task group will provide technical expertise to utilities and government officials on the properties of Wi-Fi that make it suitable for the Smart Grid. The task group will also assess the way to extend the Wi-Fi certified testing program to support Smart Grid devices and applications.
  11/30/2009
  Aruba Networks Earns 2009 Internet Telephony Excellence Award
  TMC recognized Aruba for its contributions to Boston Medical Center, a 626-bed hospital and academic medical center located in Boston's historic South End.
  11/25/2009
  Ubiquisys Unveils Wide Area Femtocell Solution
  Ubiquisys has announced the commercial availability of a wide area femtocell solution that provides coverage of up to 12 km (or 5 square miles) at a fraction of the cost of existing solutions.
  11/20/2009
  AT&T Unveils HP Mini 110 Netbook with 3G Mobile Broadband for Holidays
  AT&T got the holiday bells ringing with its new HP Mini Netbook, which features built-in access to the AT&T's 3G network and Wi-Fi network. The carrier will begin selling the netbook on Sunday – in stores and online -- for early bird holiday shoppers.
  11/20/2009
  JiWire Report Reveals WiFi Usage Trends
  The Mobile Audience Insights Report includes findings from a survey conducted of 2,644 WiFi customers in airports across the U.S. that used JiWire's WiFi Media Channel in between June and July 2009.
  11/18/2009
  Boingo Wireless Expands Service in Australasia Region with Tomizone
  This agreement enables Boingo subscribers' access to 4,000 Tomizone locations immediately – with the remaining 12,000 Tomizone hotspots to be made accessible in the near future.
  11/18/2009
  International VoIP Service Launched by Nimbuzz
  Nimbuzz, a mobile VoIP operator, reportedly has announced the launch of a new low-cost international calling service, called "NimbuzzOut," which will be complementing the company's mobile application – Nimbuzz Mobile – that offers free voice over Internet protocol calls, session initiation protocol calls and social instant messaging aggregation.
  11/17/2009
  St. Trudo Hospital Selects AeroScout Healthcare Visibility Solution
  Since the advent of modern technology, tracking and treating patients has been easier for healthcare facilities. Making use of such a technology, Trudo Hospital in Belgium has reportedly selected the AeroScout Healthcare Visibility solution to efficiently track the patient's location. The hospital can also easily track WiFi devices using this technology.
  11/16/2009
  Wi-Fi Hotspot Market Stages Revival, Reports In-Stat
  The WiFi hotspot market is growing and is marked by renewed interest from communication providers and increased usage among both business and other users, according to market research firm In-Stat. In-Stat estimated that hotspot usage will increase in 2009 by 47 percent, bringing total worldwide connects to 1.2 billion, a new report found.
  11/13/2009
  Liberty University Selects Wi-Fi From Aruba and HaiVision's Furnace Video Distribution System
  Aruba officials said that the objective of the program is to provide roaming students with universal access to multi-channel video.
  11/9/2009
  Spanish Auto Dealership Deploys AeroScout WiFi Asset Tracking System
  AeroScout announced today that the Valencia, Spain-based Mercedes-Benz dealership has successfully deployed its "Vehicle Tracking and Management" system.
  11/5/2009
  T-Mobile Joins the Wi-Fi Alliance as Sponsor Member
  Bellevue, Wash.-based T-Mobile USA, Inc. reportedly has joined the Wi-Fi Alliance as a sponsor member.
  11/4/2009
  Bell to Launch Novatel Turbo Stick and MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot on National HSPA Network
  Canadian communications company Bell has announced that it will start offering both the U998 HSPA+ Turbo Stick and the MiFi 2372 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot from Novatel Wireless on its new "High Speed Packet Access" wireless network.
  11/2/2009
  Easy Wi-Fi Network Offers Free Access to Thousands of Wi-Fi Hotspots Globally
  Devicescape, a provider of Wi-Fi services, has reportedly launched the first-ever free access to the world's largest Wi-Fi Network. Users of the so-called Easy Wi-Fi Network, will receive a high-quality hotspot network, with the new network offering global Wi-Fi access integrated with an easy-to-use hotspot map finder. The new service helps users find and connect to hundreds of thousands of hotspots all over the world. The service is monitored round the clock to guarantee optimal Wi-Fi connection performance.
  10/23/2009
  Evolving Systems' Dynamic SIM Allocation Activates More Than 3 Million SIM Cards
  Evolving Systems, Inc., a provider of software solutions and services to the wireless, wireline and cable markets, has reportedly announced that more than 3 million prepaid SIM cards globally have been activated using its Dynamic SIM Allocation solution that has helped deliver a compelling alternative to the traditional pre-provisioning model. Dynamic SIM Allocation is a new technology that helps activate phones without going through the pre-provisioning mode of activation. It saves unnecessary costs spent behind the large numbers of inactive SIM cards and helps wireless carriers offer an enhanced end-user experience.
  10/23/2009
  Joikusoft Intros JoikuBoost for Smartphones
  According to officials with Jokisoft, the software makes use of 3G data connections between multiple mobile phones in multiple operator 3G networks. Actual Internet speed multiplies as the data bits transported in a JoikuBoost Wi-Fi network simultaneously flow through multiple operators' 3G networks.
  10/21/2009
  BridgeCo Selects Mocana NanoSSL Software to Secure its JukeBlox Platform
  BridgeCo and Mocana have announced a technology partnership to protect the next generation of digital music players and networked home entertainment systems.
  10/20/2009
  MTS Launches Novatel MiFi in Manitoba
  Canada's MTS Allstream has reportedly said that it is the first telecom company to launch Novatel MiFi - a device that lets users to access Internet wirelessly anywhere and anytime – in the town of Manitoba. The Novatel MiFi 2200 is a small device that provides 3G Internet access and Wi-Fi connectivity for as many as five wireless users.
  10/19/2009
  Cisco Launches 802.11n Acceleration Kit and Accompanying Web site
  For a number of big organizations, the race to upgrade to 802.11n technology can't come fast enough. But a number of small- to medium-size businesses might be held back from the latest technology due to budget constraints. That's why networking giant Cisco has launched a new "802.11n Acceleration Kit" and accompanying Web site, which went live at noon on Monday.
  10/19/2009
  CONSISTEL Wins Major Tender to Deploy Wireless Network at a Resort
  CONSISTEL SINGAPORE PTE LTD reportedly has won a major tender to design and deploy a multi- system wireless network at the integrated resort in the Marina Bay area. This mega project is Singapore's integrated resort that encompasses a casino and three hotel towers, as well as other facilities like convention center. It is a key initiative of the Singapore government aimed at economic gains through the creation of jobs, investments and tourism.
  10/19/2009
  Post University Deploys Aruba's 802.11n Wi-Fi Networks
  Aruba Networks, Inc. a company specializing in wireless LANs and secure mobility solutions, reportedly announced that Post University will be deploying its 802.11n Wi-Fi networks across its 58-acre Waterbury, CT campus.
  10/16/2009
  Digi International Intros Digi TransPort WR44
  The router provides high-speed connectivity to remote devices by combining a 3G cellular router, state-of-the-art security, advanced routing, an Ethernet switch, global positioning system, telemetry and Wi-Fi access point through a single unit.
  10/14/2009
  Huawei, AIRCOM Partner to Drive Product Interoperability and System Integration
  The cooperation between the companies is expected to secure future OSS and interoperability of network management products and company officials believe this will ensure that only minimal customization and testing will be required by network operators deploying a Huawei/AIRCOM solution.
  10/14/2009
  Zoom Announces Volume Shipments of 3G Wireless-N Desk Router
  Model 4501 was released to the market with an estimated U.S. retail of $79 and offers easy sharing of a 3G connection wherever there is a 3G mobile broadband modem including an AC power like office, home, trade show, airport, hotel, and more.
  10/14/2009
  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Selects Aruba Networks
  U.K.-based Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has selected Aruba Networks to support the use of mobile applications at the Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals.
  10/13/2009
  XACT Downhole Completed Deploying Acoustic Telemetry MWD Service for EQT
  XACT Downhole Telemetry Inc. reportedly announced that it has completed deploying its acoustic telemetry Measurement While Drilling or MWD service in air drilled horizontal gas wells for Equitable Resources Inc. The XACT system includes a full throughbore design and is an automated, solid state solution. The tool can be operated by rig crews themselves eliminating the dependence on MWD operators. Data can be transmitted from downhole to surface at the rate of 20 baud making it a rapid wireless update solution.
  10/12/2009
  National Study Reveals 78 Percent of Americans are Interested in mHealth
  A new national study conducted by CTIA-The Wireless Association in conjunction with Harris Interactive reportedly revealed that almost eight in ten Americans, or 78 percent, express interest in mobile health, or mHealth solutions. In addition, more than one in ten, or 15 percent of Americans surveyed said they were interested in learning more about it.
  10/9/2009
  Sierra Wireless and MobiPower Enter into Agreement
  Sierra Wireless and MobiPower reportedly have reportedly entered into an agreement to collaborate on the development of stolen-vehicle recovery and asset protection solutions based on Sierra Wireless embedded cellular modules.
  10/8/2009
  Belden Intros HirschmannRS22 and RS32 Fast/Gigabit Ethernet PoE Switches
  Belden, which develops signal transmission products for the industrial, enterprise, broadcast, building management and security markets, has announced the launch of Hirschmann RS22 and RS32 Fast/Gigabit Ethernet Managed Switches to its OpenRail Switch product family.
  10/7/2009
  Atheros Releases Integrated 2-Stream 11n Solutions
  The two new designs from Atheros target the PC and broadband consumer premises equipment (CPE) markets. These designs integrate the MAC/baseband and radio transceiver, two enhanced MIMO power amplifiers and low noise amplifiers, and the transmit/receive switch onto a single chip which in turn enables a new class of 11n products.
  10/7/2009
  NPE, GainSpan Unveil WiFi-IT! Module, a Low-Power Wi-Fi Sensor
  North Pole Engineering, Inc. (NPE) and GainSpan Corporation have announced the release of the first module in NPE's low-power Wi-Fi sensor networks product line. The 802.11 b/g compatible WiFi-IT! module is based on GainSpan's GS1010 system-on-chip integrated solution.
  10/6/2009
  Revol Wireless Intros New Mobile Phone Plans
  Revol Wireless, a locally owned and operated wireless carrier based in Ohio, has announced a new no contract wireless phone plans for consumers who are looking for greater savings and simple ways to stretch their dollars.
  10/6/2009
  Femtocells to the Rescue? Operators, Be Careful with the Rollout (Part 1 of 3)
  Given the general market enthusiasm for mobile data, it is imperative that operators meet subscribers' quality-of-service expectations, especially indoors, where the majority of mobile data usage takes place. Looking at the business and consumer markets, more than 60 percent of mobile voice and data traffic now originates from inside buildings, and – at best – 3G indoor coverage is mostly average. As they currently exist, the networks simply cannot handle significant additional indoor traffic. Yet giving the impression to the end user that the system cannot cope does not do justice to the capability of the technology and could damage the reputation of mobile data at precisely the time that operators need its revenue.
  10/5/2009
  Vonage Launches Mobile VoIP for BlackBerry and iPhone
  Once downloaded, the service saves customers more than 50 percent on calls to dozens of countries compared to the rates charged by wireless carriers, while providing far more convenience than calling cards.
  10/5/2009
  Augmented Reality Takes tCell Phone to a Whole New Level
  If your cell phone or smartphone has not yet become an extension of you, it is like to happen with this latest application available on Google's Android operating system and the iPhone.
  10/5/2009
  Vonage Launches First Mobile Application for iPhone and BlackBerry
  Vonage kicked off this week with the launch of its first mobile calling application for iPhone and BlackBerry smartphones, as well as iPod Touch devices.
  10/5/2009
  France's Arts et Metiers ParisTech Selects Aruba's Systems
  The Arts et Metiers ParisTech has reportedly deployed Aruba's adaptive wireless solutions at its Aix-en-Provence, Angers, Bordeaux, Châlons-en-Champagne, Chambery, Cluny, Lille, Metz, Chalon-sur-Saône and Paris campuses.
  10/1/2009
  India University Installs Proxim's Wi-Fi Mesh Equipment for Secure WLAN
  Chandigarh, India-based Punjab Engineering College, or "PEC," University of Technology has installed Proxim Wireless's Wi-Fi mesh equipment in order to have a secure wireless Local Area Network, or "WLAN," for their residential faculty areas.
  10/1/2009
  TamoSoft Releases CommView for WiFi 6.2
  TamoSoft has announced the availability of the next version of its 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless network analyzer for Windows XP/Vista/7 -- CommView for WiFi 6.2.
  9/30/2009
  Wi-Fi Alliance Launches 802.11n Certification Program
  Now that the latest, fastest and final 802.11n WiFi standard is up and running with the blessing of the I-EEE, the Wi-Fi Alliance is now testing and certifying products that use the networking standard with a colorful new logo and taglines.
  9/30/2009
  Samsung Launches First R2 LiMo Handset, Vodafone 360 H1
  Samsung Electronics Co., a global company and a reputed handset maker, reportedly released its first open source-based mobile phone exclusively for a British mobile carrier. As reported, the new Samsung touchscreen device based on the LiMo platform will be available for subscribers to a new service called Vodafone 360, which is provided by the mobile telecommunications network company Vodafone Inc.
  9/28/2009
  Aruba Networks Releases High-Performance 802.11n Access Point
  Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Aruba Networks, Inc. today announced the release of its compact, dual-radio AP-105 802.11n Access Point.
  9/25/2009
  FCC Announces Proposal for New 'Net Neutrality' Rules
  The FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, on Monday, announced a proposal to regulate Internet through new rules that would require Internet providers treat all Web traffic the same way – whether it's delivered on mobile phones, office desktops or other platforms.
  9/21/2009
  Inova Multimedia Selects AFT Network for Wireless Infotainment Project
  Inova Multimedia has reportedly selected AFL Network Services, a major player in wireless integration and engineering, to support a turnkey WiFi network installation in the New Jersey/New York area. The Germany based company offers turnkey solutions for mobile and stationary information, entertainment and CCTV to public transport operators, vehicle manufactures and content providers.
  9/21/2009
  Quantum Deploys Antenova's Antennas
  Antenova, a provider of integrated antennas and RF solutions for wireless communication and consumer electronic devices, announced that the mobile TV Company, Quantum, has picked its antennas and M10214 GPS RADIONOVA RF antenna modules for any-where connectivity on its handheld multimedia devices.
  9/17/2009
  Australian School Deploys Xirrus 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays Across Campus
  Sacred Heart College, an International Baccalaureate World School located in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, has deployed Xirrus' high performance 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays across the campus.
  9/17/2009
  Motorola Debuts MC9500, the Industrial-Class Handheld Device
  Motorola has unveiled the new MC9500, a premium industrial-class Windows Mobile powered handheld device.
  9/17/2009
  D-Link's 802.11n WiFi Products Comply with Newly Ratified I-EEE Standard
  D-Link , a provider of end-to-end computer networking solutions, welcomed the final ratification of the 802.11n standard for wireless networks. All of the company's 11n WiFi home routers and business solutions now comply with the latest wireless technology.
  9/16/2009
  Meru and Wavelink Help Australian Businesses Take up 802.11n Wireless Local Area Networks
  Now that 802.11n wireless networking standard is official, Meru Networks is working with Australian IP distributor Wavelink Communications to bring businesses in the Outback up to speed, both companies announced today.
  9/15/2009
  FTTH Network Installer Connexion Technologies Using BelAir Networks to Bring Wi-Fi to Housing Developments
  Connexion Technologies, which specializes in the installation of FTTH network architecture in large housing developments, will now be using BelAir Networks' Wi-Fi technology in projects where Wi-Fi access is contracted.
  9/15/2009
  Cellcrypt Mobile Launches Encrypted Mobile Voice Calling
  London based provider of secure mobile voice calling, Cellcrypt has announced that Cellcrypt Mobile is now available over Inmarsat's broadband satellite services.
  9/15/2009
  Britthaven Deploys Aruba Networks' Wireless LANs
  Aruba Networks, Inc., a major player in wireless LANs and secure mobility solutions, has announced that Britthaven, Inc. has deployed adaptive Wi-Fi networks across 60 skilled nursing facilities and retirement homes in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia.
  9/10/2009
  Supply Shortages Cause Wireless LAN Market Sales Droop in Second Quarter 2009
  Due to supply shortages by equipment manufacturers, worldwide sales of wireless LANs during the second quarter of 2009 shrunk from the first quarter, a new report by market-research firm Dell'Oro Group reveals.
  9/4/2009
  Arjun Roychowdhury of Hughes Systique Corp To Present at ITEXPO West 2009
  As more executives become 'road warriors' it will be crucial to develop a mobile VoIP application that rivals PSTN and mobile phone quality.
  9/2/2009
  Xirrus Intros Advanced RF Performance Manager to Optimize 802.11N Networks
  Xirrus, which manufacturers the Wireless Fidelity, or "Wi-Fi" Array architecture that displaces both overlay Wi-Fi offerings and switched Ethernet to the desktop, announced the release of its advanced RF Performance Manager, or "RPM," for optimizing the bandwidth usage and station performance of 802.11n Wi-Fi networks.
  9/2/2009
  Cisco Preps Customers for Super-Speedy 802.11n Wi-Fi Spec in Time for September Rollout
  The spec - first conceptualized in 2002 when a study group met to determine the feasibility of a Wi-Fi standard that would surpass the de facto 802.11a and 802.11g Wi-Fi standards - is slated to become official when a special I-EEE task group publishes the final ratification on September 11.
  9/1/2009
  Ruckus Smart Wireless Deployed on Historic Queen Mary
  Queen Mary, one of the world's most historic ships is now permanently docked and is now serving as a luxury hotel and convention center in Long Beach, California. Queen Mary will be outfitted with Ruckus Wireless' ZoneFlex Smart wireless LAN, or WLAN, products for wireless connectivity from any place on the ship in order to support its visitors.
  8/31/2009
  Microsoft Events Selects Xirrus to Deliver Ultra-High Density Wi-Fi
  Microsoft CMG Events & Studios has selected Xirrus to deliver ultra-high density Wi-Fi, according to the company.
  8/31/2009
  Dramatic Public Wi-Fi Usage Changes in 2009
  If the results of a new survey are correct, there has been a dramatic change in use of public Wi-Fi hotspots because of smart phone adoption, a stunning shift in devices used to access bandwidth and a shift in activities conducted at public Wi-Fi hotspots.
  8/31/2009
  WiFi Phone Shipment Rate Doubling Every Two Years: Report
  ABI Research this week confirmed an earlier report put out in February, which called for WiFi handset shipments to double between 2008 and 2010. This pattern is expected to continue the time period 2009 to 2011.
  8/27/2009
  ABI Confirms Earlier Wi-Fi Handset Annual Doubling Prediction
  A recent report from ABI Research, titled "Report: Wi-Fi Enabled Handsets To Double Every two Years", reported that Wi-Fi enabled handsets will double every two years through 2013, and found that another relevant trend category emerging was, "Wi-Fi enabled Smartphones," since 75 percent of iPhone owners use Wi-Fi, and 80 percent of HTC Smartphones have Wi-Fi even though only 10 percent consumers use this facility.
  8/26/2009
  Consumers Expect Wi-Fi to Be Built into Devices, says Devicescape Wi-Fi Report
  Devicescape, a provider of advanced Wi-Fi software solutions, has just unveiled its second quarterly Wi-Fi Report which indicates new insights into Wi-Fi usage and opinions from more than 1000 survey respondents from around the world. This is Devicescape's second report detailing consumer attitudes toward Wi-Fi and other high-bandwidth, wireless technologies.
  8/25/2009
  Southwest Airlines to Offer In-flight Wi-Fi
  When boarding a flight, many passengers immediately want to know if there will be in-flight Wi-Fi access provided. Some people, business executives especially, find that the few hours not plugged in results in being unproductive.
  8/21/2009
  Cellular Sales To Offer Verizon Wireless Intelligent Mobile Hotspot
  Verizon Wireless' retailer Cellular Sales has stated that it is now offering the Verizon Wireless' MiFi2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. The new Wi-Fi router has the same size as that of a credit card and has EV-DO integrated into it so that users can use the device to get connected at almost anywhere and share the connection with up to five devices.
  8/21/2009
  BelAir Networks Leads WLAN / Wi-Fi Mesh market in Q2
  Ontario, Canada based Wi-Fi equipment provider BelAir Networks has once again captured the greatest share in the North American WLAN / Wi-Fi mesh market, according to a recent report.
  8/21/2009
  Tom's Hardware Conducts First Open Air 802.11n Product Tests; Ruckus Wireless Emerges Winner
  In the first comprehensive open air testing conducting for the 802.11n products by Tom's Hardware, a reputed Internet based resource for impartial reviews, news and intelligence about latest technological developments; it was revealed that Ruckus Wireless emerged on top ahead of competitors Cisco and Aruba.
  8/21/2009
  Google Wi-Fi Network Users Moon Jump by 19 Percent in 30 Days
  Tropos Networks reportedly announced that the Google wireless broadband network built with Tropos routers in Mountain View, California, experienced an extraordinary growth spurt as the number of users skyrocketed by nearly 19 percent from 16,000 to 19,000 in a 30 day span.
  8/20/2009
  Single Stream 11n Chipsets Replacing 802.11g Products: Research
  ABI's "Wi-Fi IC Market Data" package shows that Wi-Fi chipset shipments will total over 100 million just for smartphones in 2009. The data also indicates that smartphones, netbooks, and many consumer electronics devices such as portable media players, TVs, and cameras will become increasingly important market segments.
  8/19/2009
  AXSEM Selects Berkeley Design Automation Analog FastSPICE Platform
  Brogle said that switching to the AFS Platform enables the company to verify its circuits much more thoroughly, enhance design productivity, and create complex products without re-spins.
  8/19/2009
  U.K. Excel Passengers Can Now Enjoy Free Wi-Fi Connectivity
  Icomera AB, a provider of cellular broadband gateways, has announced recently that UK-based Excel Passenger Logistics chose the company's award-winning Moovbox M200 Mobile Broadband Gateway to provide Wi-Fi connectivity and GPS tracking on buses and coaches serving British airports.
  8/14/2009
  Utah Transit Authority Selects AT&T Wireless Solution
  Utah Transit Authority reportedly has awarded AT&T a contract to provide a Wireless Wide Area Network, or WWAN.
  8/13/2009
  Calgary Board of Education Begins District-Wide Deployment of Aruba's Wi-Fi Networks
  Aruba Networks, a provider of wireless LANs and secure mobility platforms, announced that the Calgary Board of Education has started deploying Aruba's 802.11n Wi-Fi networks across its 217 elementary, middle, high and vocational school campuses serving over 100,000 students.
  8/13/2009
  Rajant Corporation Secures FIPS 140-2 Validation
  This validation covers the BreadCrumb ME2 hardware as well as BreadCrumb firmware version 10.0 and qualifies the device to be used by U.S. federal agencies and Canadian agencies for the protection of sensitive information.
  8/12/2009
  Report: Wireless LAN Market Sales to Rise from 2010 to 2013
  At present, the wireless LAN market is witnessing improved sales to household users. In fact, the household segment is the largest segment of the WLAN market and is performing better than sales to enterprise users.
  8/12/2009
  Suffolk University Selects Cellular Specialties Solutions
  ffolk University has selected Cellular Specialties' solutions to boost wireless signal strength for both data and voice services in highly congested, low coverage areas such as the university's student residence hall on Beacon Hill.
  8/12/2009
  UPU Selects Reva's Tag Acquisition Processor
  Headquartered in Berne, Switzerland the UPU will lay down the rules for international mail exchanges. This is expected to ensure an accessible and efficient global network of modern postal communications.
  8/12/2009
  Verizon Completes Enhancements to its Network in Temple University Hospital
  Connectivity for wireless calling, Web-browsing, e-mail, text and picture messaging in the facilities and offices will also be improved including in the basement levels of these buildings - which previously was not possible as the wireless signals could not penetrate the concrete walls.
  8/12/2009
  Hospital Deploys Aruba Wireless LAN
  XWCH believes in continuous quality improvement in services that affect patient care and their internal operations.
  8/12/2009
  Virginia Hospital Center Selects InnerWireless Horizon Converged Wireless Solution
  Virginia Hospital Center has selected and deployed InnerWireless' Horizon Converged Wireless solution across 1.1 million square feet in three buildings on its Arlington, Virginia, campus to ensure wireless connectivity for mission- and life-critical applications.
  8/11/2009
  Broadcom's Home Networking Reference Design Platform Receives MoCA 1.1 Certification
  The digital living network alliance is a standard used by consumer electronics manufacturers to allow entertainment devices within the home to share their content with each other across a home network. DLNA enables consumer appliances to connect and exchange digital content throughout the home utilizing multimedia over coax alliance, Ethernet or wireless fidelity networks.
  8/11/2009
  Skytron, Powered by Awarepoint, Selected by San Joaquin Community Hospital
  Awarepoint and Skytron have jointly deployed their "Real-time Location System" at San Joaquin Community Hospital. With this deployment, the adventist health system will be added to Skytron Asset Manager, powered by Awarepoint, hospital client base.
  8/11/2009
  Fortress Technologies to Launch Six New Products to Enable On-the-Move Connectivity
  Fortress Technologies is all set to launch six new products to enable complete on-the-move connectivity. The products will meet the government's demand for man-wearable, vehicle specific and mesh networking capabilities. The company will release details on each new product along with its launch at the LandWarNet conference that is scheduled to take place Aug. 18-20 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
  8/11/2009
  Heartland Payment Systems Launches New Prepaid Services Program
  Heartland Payment Systems, a payments processor, has launched prepaid calling services including wireless and long-distance minutes through its new ePIN It! program.
  8/6/2009
  Sprint Introduces New Mobile Broadband Router Products
  Sprint has introduced new mobile broadband router products that connect multiple Wi-Fi-enabled devices at 3G or 4G mobile broadband speeds where Sprint 3G and 4G networks are available.
  8/6/2009
  Hilo Medical Center Selects InfoLogix to Provide Wireless Managed Service
  Hilo Medical Center in Hilo, Hawaii has selected InfoLogix, Inc., a provider of enterprise mobility solutions for the healthcare and commercial industries, for a multi-year engagement to provide wireless managed services and cellular installation across the Hilo Medical Center (HMC) facility.
  8/6/2009
  D-Link's Seven 802.11n Routers Qualify For The "Compatible With Windows 7" Logo Program
  Among D-Link's 802.11n routers, seven have passed Windows 7 Logo testing, thereby qualifying them for the "Compatible with Windows 7" Logo program. D-Link provides connectivity for small, medium and large enterprise business networking.
  8/6/2009
  Parks Associates Provides Analysis and Forecasts for Wireless Healthcare Sector
  In a recently released study, titled, "Wireless Healthcare: Analysis & Forecasts," international research firm Parks Associates predicts that the U.S. market for wireless home-based healthcare applications and services will grow at a five-year cumulative annual growth rate of over 180 percent. This will turn the Wireless Healthcare sector into a $4.4 billion industry in 2013, states the research firm.
  8/6/2009
  WeFi Secures Second Round of Funding
  WeFi Inc., the creator of a global open Wi-Fi network, reportedly has secured an undisclosed amount of second round funding.
  8/5/2009
  NetLogix Selects Motorola's Mesh WAN Solution for the City of Maywood
  Specifically, Netlogix hasdeployed Motorola's MWAN 4300 nodes which run a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi radio (802.11 b/g) for client access and node-to-node mesh links, and an additional 4.9 GHz licensed band (802.11a) radio for public safety applications like video surveillance in Maywood.
  8/5/2009
  Alion Science and Technology Awarded $ 7.8 M Army Contract
  Alion Science and Technology, an employee-owned technology solutions provider, reportedly has been awarded $7.8M Army contract to ensure wireless spectrum access for critical communications and sensor systems.
  8/4/2009
  More Enterprise FMC: Wi-Fi Phones Will Drive It
  Wi-Fi in smartphones will grow from a 45 percent attach rate in 2009 to a 90 percent attach rate in 2014, ABI Research predicts.
  8/3/2009
  Wi-LAN Signs License Agreement with Agilent Technologies
  Agilent Technologies, Inc. (Agilent), is a test and measurement equipment supplier to the telecommunications industry, reportedly signed a license agreement with Wi-LAN Inc., covering various wireless technologies including CDMA, Wi-Fi, WiMAX and Bluetooth. The specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed..
  7/31/2009
  OfficeLinks Invests in Leading-Edge Technology
  OfficeLinks, a provider of business-ready New York office space on-demand, is investing in leading-edge technology, helping clients reduce travel costs, optimize productivity, and provide better remote meeting capabilities.
  7/31/2009
  AT&T Enters into Agreement with the University of South Carolina
  AT&T has entered into a new agreement with The University of South Carolina (USC) to provide Wi-Fi access at the University's Columbia, S.C., campus.
  7/31/2009
  Aruba Networks Releases a Reference Guide for Network Integrators
  Aruba Networks, Inc. a company that specializes in wireless LANs and secure mobility solutions, reportedly announced the availability of a new reference guide for network integrators. The network is designed to help the company when designing and deploying fixed telecommuter and branch office solutions, it said.
  7/31/2009
  AT&T Reports Significant Second-Quarter Increase in Wi-Fi Hotspot Connections
  AT&T has reportedly announced a significant increase in the number of Wi-Fi connections on the AT&T network for the second-quarter. The company attributed the rising number of customers with Wi-Fi-enabled smartphones with an increase number of connections. A communications holding company, AT&T provides wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services and also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide.
  7/30/2009
  NeoMedia Inks Patent Licensing Deal with Mobile Tag
  NeoMedia Technologies and Mobile Tag have inked a non-exclusive patent licensing deal for machine readable mobile codes under NeoMedia's patent portfolio.
  7/30/2009
  Bango Enables Wi-Fi Billing for Smartphones
  Bango, a mobile payment and analytics company, has announced Wi-Fi enabled operator billing for smartphones.
  7/30/2009
  ANADIGICS Launches New Circuit for WiFi-Enabled Wireless Handset Market
  ANADIGICS, Inc., a provider of power amplifiers for wireless and broadband applications, has reportedly launched a new high power, dual-band front end integrated circuit (FEIC), the AWL9966, designed to address the growing demand for WiFi capability in size-constrained mobile electronics. This new highly integrated device provides in one small 4 x 4 x 0.6 mm package all the RF amplifiers and switches required for a compact, high-performance WiFi front end, complete with an integrated Bluetooth path.
  7/23/2009
  JiWire Signs Licensing Agreement with Nielsen Claritas
  Mobile audience media company, JiWire, has reportedly signed an agreement with Nielsen Claritas, the target marketing solutions division of The Nielsen Co. to launch a new audience-targeting service that combines Nielsen Claritas behavioral, demographic and lifestyle segmentation data with information about JiWire's 25,000 Wi-Fi hot spot locations.
  7/23/2009
  WiFi in the Sky
  Soon, there will be little escape from broadband internet when you fly– if you're willing to pay for it. Market leader Aircell has installed its Gogo system on 460 airplanes, reports the New York Times, and expects to have as many as 1,000 planes turned up by the end of the year. Meanwhile, Row44 is making noises about how expects to install its system on anywhere from 500 to 1,000 aircraft worldwide by the end of 2010.
  7/23/2009
  Over Half of Americans Use Wireless Internet Access
  Some 56 percent of adult Americans have accessed the Internet by wireless means, such as using a laptop, mobile device, game console, or MP3 player, an April 2009 survey by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project shows.
  7/23/2009
  Flexible and Office-Friendly, WiFi Is Its Own Worst Enemy
  According to Frank Grillo, executive vice president of marketing at Cypress Communications, WiFi should be everywhere, as the technology's reduction of cables cuts down on the costs of network deployment and brings the Internet to more devices.
  7/20/2009
  Export-Import Bank of Thailand Deploys Aruba's Wireless Solution
  The Export-Import Bank of Thailand has selected and deployed Aruba 802.11n network to securely enhance the productivity of its workforce. Being one of the first 802.11n networks in Thailand, company officials said they conducted extensive due diligence prior to selecting a vendor.
  7/20/2009
  EU Fights Operators' Plan to Restrict VoIP on Mobile Phones
  The European Commission is raging a battle against mobile phone operators that want to restrict the use of Internet calling services through their mobile networks. In it latest move, the commission reportedly is throwing its weight against new roaming regulation or antitrust rules to block that attempt. The new regulation, which took effect this month, said that there should be no obstacles to emerging applications or technologies that can be a substitute for, or alternative to, roaming services, such as WiFi, VoIP and Instant Messaging services, according to EurActive Network.
  7/17/2009
  Shipments of 802.11n Will Soar in Wi-Fi Chipset Market in 2010
  According to a recent report released by In-Stat, shipments of Wi-Fi Chipsets based on the draft n/802.11n will surpass those based on 802.11g in 2010. This will be mainly because of the increase in the shipments of mobile handsets and notebook PCs, In-Stat said. IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards, which allow for communication of wireless local area network computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands. IEEE 802.11g extends throughput to up to 54 Mbit/s using the same 2.4 GHz band as 802.11 and it is an amendment to the IEEE 802.11 specification.
  7/16/2009
  India's Zylog Systems Selects Aptilo Networks
  Zylog Systems India Limited, a subsidiary of global software solutions and services provider Zylog Systems Limited, has reportedly selected Aptilo Networks to provide the back-end systems deploying its Wi5 wireless broadband offering throughout India. Company officials said that its Wi5 service is now live in a part of Chennai, which would be expanded to Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad in the next year covering approximately 1,600 kilometers and hundreds of thousands of users.
  7/16/2009
  Report: Connecting Via WiFi to Access Mobile Services Impacts Revenue
  More than 20 percent of people visiting Web sites to buy content through their mobile phones are now connecting via WiFi, according to Bango, a global, mobile Web technology company. Since connecting via WiFi makes mobile visitors unrecognizable by networks, content providers and operators are finding it difficult to sell and market mobile services to them. This in turn impacts mobile content revenues significantly. The use of WiFi on mobile handsets is becoming pervasive, according to Frank Dickson, vice president of research at analyst firm In-Stat. In-Stat anticipates that 20 percent of the total WiFi chipsets will be used in mobile phones by 2010 as manufacturers continue to ship an increasing number of WiFi enabled handsets.
  7/16/2009
  As More Consumer-Friendly 4G Technology, LTE to Dominate WiMAX: Expert
  "Real commercial LTE services will be available in selected markets in 2012 and widespread by 2015," Turner told TMC President Rich Tehrani in an interview that's printed in full below. "In other words the elapsed time from frozen 3GPP specifications to commercial services will be about three years, as it's been for every prior 3GPP specification release."
  7/15/2009
  What We've Learned from the iPhone: Devices Trump Networks
  Apple's watershed smartphone – the touchscreen iPhone, whose 3G incarnation upended the worlds of IT, telecom and gadgets when it was introduced one year ago this month – has taught all of us that user interface innovation matters enough for operators to change their business model, an official with a Rockville, Md.-based communications consulting and software company told TMCnet in an interview.
  7/15/2009
  More Consumers Demanding Free WiFi: Telecom Insider
  According to Douglas Green, publisher of Telecom Reseller, WiFi must be paid for by someone – and for industries such as airlines it's emerged as a relatively inexpensive way to make a customer's experience more enjoyable. Yet, as Green – who is moderating a session on "Creating Mobile Voice & Video Applications" during ITEXPO West in September – told TMC President Rich Tehrani in an interview (printed in full below), consumers' expectations about free WiFi everywhere may be a little extreme.
  7/14/2009
  The Emerging Converged Communications at Home Market
  Consumer electronics manufacturers, operators and retailers are launching a new wave of always-on multimedia communications devices. With the recent burst of innovation, consumers are being provided a whole new range of choices, and it is still unclear which device will be the real winner to gain the most market share. It used to be phones were used only for voice calls, and TV was the only way to view video in the home. Today applications are migrating to different devices. Voice, video, data and audio are now available on new platforms including tablets, digital photo frames, internet radios, multimedia cordless phones and other broadband multimedia screens.
  7/14/2009
  Micrel Intros Hyper Speed Control PWM Controllers
  The Hyper Speed Control architecture of these ICs reduces required output capacitance and allows optimum transient response at the same time making high delta V operation possible. These solutions are most suitable for set-top boxes, gateways, routers, computing peripherals, and telecom/networking equipments.
  7/7/2009
  Agito Networks Recognized for Mobile UC Product
  The company's RoamAnywhere Mobility Router is a mobile Unified Communications product which will help enterprise voice and UC applications to enhance productivity being also cost effective. It combines WiFi cellular and UC with location information thereby improving upon accessibility and responsiveness of mobile workers besides reducing mobile costs.
  7/7/2009
  AT&T Enhances Giants Digital Dugout with Wi-Fi Portal
  AT&T announced upgrades to AT&T Park's Giants Digital Dugout, which is an interactive, in-stadium site for San Francisco Giant fans. The Digital Dugout provides a unique experience with its applications and exclusive content delivered across the ballpark over complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi access to all visitors with a Wi-Fi enabled device. The recent upgrades include a new smartphone-friendly interface and a new feature including Food Finder, which locates the nearest concession stand for hungry Giant fans.
  7/6/2009
  WiFi, Smartphones, IP Peering and the Network's Growing Importance
  According to Grant Kirkwood, who also serves as chief technical officer at Mzima Networks, increasingly popular smartphones are poised to push the IP network so far away from the core, that landline-locked phones will become a thing of the past and the network itself will become indispensable for even the most basic communications.
  7/2/2009
  As Text-Messaging Rises, Unlimited Data Plans Will Go Extinct: IT Insider
  Carriers are losing millions as smartphone users take advantage of unlimited data plans, texting constantly as that technology becomes more and more mainstream – but they'll catch on and tap that cash cow, an official with a company creates unified interaction solutions for contact centers, told TMC in an interview.
  7/2/2009
  i2Telecom Unveils MyGlobalTalk for iPhone
  A Roswell, Ga.-based developer of mobile applications and services, i2Telecom International, Inc. has reportedly made its popular international calling solution, "MyGlobalTalk," available as a free iPhone application on the iTunes online store.
  7/2/2009
  Actiontec Debuts Q1000 Wireless N VDSL Modem Router
  The VDSL2 modem is the latest addition to Actiontec's line of triple play VDSL2/ADSL2+ Universal DSL Wireless Gateways and features dual-core 32 bit processor, a Wireless N radio, Gigabit Ethernet switch and 32 MB Flash and 64 MB SDRAM which enable the modem to seamlessly control a wide range of demanding multimedia applications, including HDTV, Voice over WiFi, media sharing, and online gaming.
  7/2/2009
  Security a Concern in Healthcare Technology: Study
  In its new report – titled "Is E-healthcare Secure in the Hands of Cellular Technology?" – market research firm Frost & Sullivan focuses on the role of modern communication technologies in the field of healthcare, saying that while mobile technology is of immense value to healthcare professionals, the security threats in these technologies is a matter of concern.
  7/2/2009
  Down Economy, Broadband Stimulus Raise Profile of Dark Fiber: Expert
  According to Hunter Newby, the chief executive officer of a Manhattan-based company that's seeking to pave the way for wide broadband access, wireless backhaul and lower latency through next-gen long haul dark fiber construction, as the broadband issue is picked apart and examined, the networks that drive technology, applications and innovation will be put in place and likely enhanced.
  7/1/2009
  Trapeze Networks Launches Trapeze LA-200E Location Appliance
  The Trapeze LA-200E is the first product that supports locating and tracking 802.11n clients. The LA-200E appliance works with WiFi equipment from a number of WLAN infrastructure providers along with Trapeze Networks NonStop Wireless infrastructure.
  6/30/2009
  Aruba Networks Releases OS 3.4 with High-Speed Long-Haul 802.11n Mesh and Single Channel Reuse
  Aruba Networks, a provider of wireless local area networks (LANs) and mobility solutions, announced the release of OS 3.4 software for Aruba controllers.
  6/24/2009
  BelAir Leads Mesh WiFi Market: Report
  These results show that BelAir Networks has emerged as a vendor of choice for service providers, businesses and government customers requiring large-scale or multi-site WiFi coverage.
  6/23/2009
  WeFi Launches WeFiApps, a Wi-Fi Powered App Store
  WeFi has launched a new Wi-Fi powered app portal called WeFiApps, a mobile application store designed for data intensive apps and services. With the launch of WeFiApps, WeFi aims to modernize mobile Internet use by providing a home for data-intensive mobile applications, powered by WeFi's high-performance global Wi-Fi network. The store consists of varied groups of mobile internet applications that would otherwise tax a carrier's network to be run over the best Wi-Fi connection WeFi can locate.
  6/23/2009
  OpenSEA 802.1X Supplicant Added to Wi-Fi Alliance Test Bed
  To promote development of open industry standards for wireless networking, OpenSEA Alliance announced that its 802.1X supplicant, an IEEE standard providing authentication in local area networks (LANs), has been accepted into the Wi-Fi Alliance's Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) test bed.
  6/23/2009
  Quatech Begins Shipping its Enterprise Class Wireless Ethernet Bridge Adapters
  Quatech, Inc specializing in wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) networking and device connectivity solutions announced that it has started shipping its advanced Enterprise Class 802.11b/g Wireless Ethernet Bridge adapters.
  6/17/2009
  Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder and Connection Manager from Boingo Wireless Now Available For Android Smartphones
  Boingo Wireless has announced the availability of its Wi-Fi hotspot finder and connection manager for Android smartphones. Boingo Wireless, Inc. makes it easy for people to access Wi-Fi on their laptop or mobile device at more than 100,000 hotspots throughout the world.
  6/17/2009
  Cablevision Reports 2 Million Free WiFi Users
  Cablevision's WiFi service is available across the firm's Long Island, Connecticut, Westchester/Dutchess and New Jersey service areas. The service came as a freeenhancement to Cablevision's Optimum Online high-speed Internet customers, TMCnet reported.
  6/15/2009
  Microsemi: 100 Million Wireless Amps Shipped
  Microsemi Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance analog and mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, has announced that it has shipped a total of 100 million units of its Wireless Local Area Network Radio Frequency Power (WLAN RF) Amplifiers.
  6/11/2009
  Washington and Lee University Deploys Aruba's 802.11n Wi-Fi Network
  Washington and Lee University, a private university in Lexington, Virginia, is reportedly deploying Aruba's 802.11n Wi-Fi network across its 55 acre college campus.
  6/11/2009
  Wireless Telecom Intros Noise Figure Test Sets for 60 GHz Band
  The new Noise Figure offering test sets for the 60 GHz wireless communication band and are available immediately for use within the wireless industry.
  6/5/2009
  AeroScout's Asset Management and Temperature Monitoring Solutions Implemented by SUNY Upstate Medical University
  AeroScout, the provider of Unified Asset Visibility for the healthcare industry announced that its Wi-Fi-based Asset Management and Temperature Monitoring solutions have been selected and implemented by University Hospital, part of State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University. AeroScout solutions are stated to offer hospitals the ability to increase equipment utilization, staff productivity and patient satisfaction.
  6/4/2009
  Wirefly.com to Sell Netbooks with 3G Wireless Service from AT&T and Verizon Wireless
  Netbooks are preferred by users because of their ultra-compact size and affordability. Also, these light weight machines include full Windows operating systems and enable Internet access and emailing as well as play music, stream videos and facilitate light computing while traveling.
  6/3/2009
  Kendle Deploys Riverbed WAN Optimization Solutions
  Riverbed Technology WAN optimization solutions are helping Kendle International, a global clinical research organization, speed performance of its centralized applications.
  6/2/2009
  In-Stat: Digital Media Services to Rise 250 Percent through 2013
  With this widespread proliferation, there will also be increasing popularity of devices that are network-enabled, taking advantage of different wired and wireless technologies like coax, phone wiring, powerline, Ethernet, and WiFi. Current entertainment service provider networks that connect set top boxes and residential gateways are also feeling the need to build networks over existing infrastructure.
  6/1/2009
  D-Link Unveils Version 2.0 of Network Monitor Widget
  Supporting Yahoo! widgets, Vista gadgets and Mac dashboard, the latest version of Network Monitor widget enables users to monitor any D-Link 802.11n WiFi routers, facilitating them to monitor speeds of Internet, WiFi as well as network.
  5/28/2009
  India University Selects Aruba Networks for WiFi, Other Technologies
  According to Aruba officials, the university is deploying the company's WiFi networks across its 700-acre campus.
  5/27/2009
  High Performance WiFi Arrays to Connect U.K. Students Wirelessly
  This transition was achieved in an efficient, speedy and without interference and has provided the school with the increased bandwidth necessary to make WiFi its primary connection.
  5/21/2009
  AT&T to Expand Embedded 3G Mini Laptop Lineup
  The expanded embedded device lineup will include Acer, Dell and Lenovo mini laptops. The company has already started testing the sale of 3G mini laptops in its retail stores, and based on its success there, AT&T says it plans to market the mini laptops through its Web site.
  5/20/2009
  For Muni WiFi or Fiber Projects, Brands Matter
  Most analyses of municipal broadband (fiber to the home projects, generally) or municipal WiFi have rightly focused on the payback models, as even services intended to provide community benefits more than revenue have to pay back borrowed money used to build the networks. But Yankee Group analyst Benoit Felten says there is another important consideration: brands matter. As it turns out, citizens and homeowners are not necessarily intrigued by government-backed infrastructure projects, and tend to prefer buying from recognized brands.
  5/20/2009
  Enterasys Enhances its HiPath Wireless Portfolio
  Enterasys Networks announced several enhancements to its HiPath Wireless portfolio, which includes new hardware platforms and new software features. Enterasys forms part of the Siemens Enterprise Communications Group (SEN Group).
  5/19/2009
  ACS Installs Emergency Extended Wireless Coverage to Help Fight Wildfires
  "The cell booster will give emergency responders enhanced coverage so that they can receive cell service at the perimeter of the fire," said Ed Bryson, vice president of field operations at ACS.
  5/18/2009
  New Cell Phone-based Child Safety Tool Unveiled
  AMBER Ready now said they offer parents and law enforcement officials the quickest way to send missing child alerts through their newly unveiled cell phone-based child safety tool. The company has also planned a 30 city tour to promote this product.
  5/18/2009
  AirTight Reveals Wi-Fi Security Risks for Airspace
  In a recently released survey, AirTight Networks has exposed the wireless security vulnerabilities in the financial districts of New York, Chicago, Boston, Wilmington (DE), Philadelphia, San Francisco and London.
  5/15/2009
  Provigent Unveils PVG710 Integrated Transceiver for Microwave Backhaul Systems
  Provigent announced the availability of its PVG710 which is an analog Integrated Circuit (IC) used in microwave backhaul. Provigent provides System-on-a-Chip (SoC) solutions required in the Broadband Wireless Transmission market.
  5/15/2009
  Actiontec Earns Award for Next-Gen Wireless Broadband Router
  The BMMA is a nonprofit organization that promotes the adoption of wireless broadband and DSL services. It was mainly formed to enhance the business prospects of vendors and service providers in the ILEC broadband and DSL services industry.
  5/14/2009
  Hi-Tech Finnish City Selected by Near Field Communication Group Meeting
  Officials in the Finnish city call it an R&D hotspot that boasts a unique testing environment, top research institutes, a university and a separate university of applied sciences. Oulu also has on its panel a number of seasoned experts and is maintained by well-rounded support services.
  5/14/2009
  Report: 802.11n WiFi Technology to Dominate Wireless HD Video
  In-Stat says technologies such as Home Digital Interface, WirelessHD, and Ultrawideband are also making headway in the wireless HD video sector. But many of those technologies are already facing problems. In-stat says that many chip companies, for example, are leaving the UWB market in late 2008 and 2009 and that the technology will not be a force to reckon with going forward.
  4/30/2009
  Interview: Pure Digital's Anti-iPhone Approach to Flip Camcorders
  In an important way, the camcorders that Pure Digital Technologies Inc. unleashed on the consumer electronics market in 2007 – in all, a staggering 2 million-plus of the Flip brand devices have been sold despite the frosty economic climate – represent a sort of "anti-iPhone" approach.
  4/30/2009
  Aruba Solutions Upgrade Carnegie Mellon University Campus Wi-Fi Network
  Carnegie Mellon University has reportedly upgraded its core campus Wi-Fi network with Aruba Networks' 802.11n wireless LANs.
  4/29/2009
  GCT, Green Packet to Develop Automated Wireless Roaming Solution
  The new solution will include GCT's GDM7215, a single-chip supporting both mobile WiMAX IEEE 802.16e Wave 2 AND WiFi 802.11 b/g and Green Packet's Intouch Connection Manager software. The CM software includes intelligent connection management, seamless connectivity between various network environments and lifestyle value added services into a single client.
  4/29/2009
  AeroScout Intros WiFi-Based Temperature Monitoring for Healthcare Agencies
  Healthcare organizations are always on the lookout for technology that helps them increase efficiency. At the same time, they want technologies to be affordable, as the healthcare sector struggles in this down economy. AeroScout's solution not only helps organizations improve patient safety and regulatory compliance, but also reduces the cost of deployment, since there's no need for hard wires or dedicated sensor network.
  4/29/2009
  Tokyo University Uses Aruba's 802.11n Wireless Solution
  The University of Tokyo, with more than 4,000 faculty and staff, and a total enrolment of about 29,000 students, reportedly has upgraded its wireless network at the School of Science on its main Hongo Bunkyo-ku campus with Aruba's adaptive 802.11n wireless solution.
  4/29/2009
  AT&T Reports Growth in WiFi Users, Connections
  When compared with the 3.4 million connections in the first quarter of 2008, WiFi connections in the first quarter of 2009 have reached 10.5 million. This is more than half of AT&T's 20 million total WiFi connections for the year 2008. AT&T, a communications holding company, provides advanced IP-based business communications services, high speed Internet access and voice services. It has the largest WiFi network in the United States.
  4/24/2009
  Atheros Intros Bluetooth 3.0 with WiFi Integration
  The company's Bluetooth 3.0 with HS features was exhibited at the Bluetooth SIG's 3.0 launch event in Tokyo, and the demonstration was conducted by Kevin Hayes, Atheros Fellow and Technical Editor of the 802.11 Protocol Adaptation Layer of the Bluetooth 3.0 plus HS specification.
  4/24/2009
  Report: 2Wire, Thomson Gain WiFi Market Share
  In 2008, according to IT market research firm In-Stat, 2Wire achieved an 11 percent share of the WiFi market, while Thomson's share grew to nearly 8 percent.
  4/23/2009
  Wireless Matrix, SkyTerra Extend Data Communications Deal
  Wireless Matrix specializes in enterprise-class wireless data solutions required in business-critical mobile and remote asset operations. The company provides real-time data services through cellular, satellite and WiFi networks, and it offers different types of modems, hardware platforms and transportation applications for boosting productivity and cutting operating expenses.
  4/23/2009
  WeFi Add-On for Fring Eases WiFi Access
  WeFi, a global WiFi network information provider, reportedly announced a WeFi add-on for fring, a free VoIP software provided by fring – software that enables peer-to-peer voice and instant messaging service through an Internet connection.
  4/23/2009
  Broadcom's Combo Chip and Software Achieve Bluetooth Qualification
  The latest Bluetooth specification expands the capabilities of Bluetooth wireless technology in multimedia smartphones, netbooks and other devices. The solutions meeting the criteria enable the transmission of large files via Bluetooth profiles at speeds up to 24 Megabits per second (Mbps), or a 10 times increase in speed over the previous Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR (enhanced data rate) standard.
  4/23/2009
  BT Overthrows T-Mobile for Starbucks Wi-Fi Deal
  Starbucks located in the UK and Ireland will notice a slight change in the Wi-Fi service to which they have become accustomed. BT, a British telecommunications operator, has announced that it has reached an agreement with Starbucks to provide in-store Wi-Fi access at coffeehouses throughout the UK and Ireland.
  4/21/2009
  Skyhook Location Integrated into Android App
  Skyhook's XPS positioning technology augments GPS with WiFi hotspot locations and cell tower triangulation for faster and more reliable location results.
  4/15/2009
  Arch Rock Intros Wireless Energy Monitoring System
  A new wireless energy monitoring system from Arch Rock which facilities managers with real-time visibility into electric power consumption, has introduced its Arch Rock's Energy Optimizer allowing managers identify the areas in which they can save money, boost efficiency and gear usage patterns.
  4/14/2009
  China Telecom's 3G Wireless Services in Tianjin Now Available for Commercial Use
  The deployment of 3G in Tianjin will enable China Telecom's users to have access to three types of network services, namely a CDMA2000 network, WLAN hot spot, and CDMA 1X.
  4/13/2009
  Aruba Wi-Fi Mobilizes Liberty University
  The University wanted to upgrade its Wi-Fi network for its 5000-acre campus and before picking a vendor, staged a 36 access point Aruba network at a remote site. The new networks from its incumbent supplier were also tested at two residence halls.
  4/13/2009
  Nortel to Deploy GSM-R Wireless Communications System for a New Algerian Railway Line
  Nortel said that it has been selected to deploy a global system for mobile communications – railway (GSM-R) wireless communications system for a new railway line in Algeria.
  4/7/2009
  Dell'Oro: BelAir Leads WLAN Service Provider Segment
  BelAir attributed this sustained growth to its success in installation, testing, setting up and handing of significant Wi-Fi projects for major Cable Operators, Telecommunications Service Providers, Safety, Security and Defense markets.
  4/6/2009
  BelAir Launches Cable-Mounted Node for WiMAX, WiFi
  BelAir has already been deployed in the WiFi networks in North America and Europe, with FCC-approved WiMAX mesh nodes (based on 802.16d) and strand-mounted WiFi nodes optimized for cable operators. The new BelAir100SX leverages modular architecture to combine the functions of a mobile WiMAX 802.16e base station, a WiFi access point, and a DOCSIS cable modem in a single product to integrate with existing cable infrastructure for mounting, power and backhaul.
  4/3/2009
  American Airlines to Extend Inflight Wi-Fi Domestically
  American Airlines officials say they are taking the experiment with in-flight Wi-Fi "out of the trial stage," and have decided to install Gogo Inflight Internet on more than 300 domestic aircrafts over the next two years. It will install the Aircell system on its domestic MD-80 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft fleets, beginning with 150 MD-80 aircraft this year.
  4/1/2009
  American Airlines to Bring WiFi to 300 U.S. Planes
  Officials at American Airlines say so-called "Gogo Inflight Internet" services from Aircell will bolster similar offerings that have been available since last summer on 15 of their 767-200 planes, mostly on nonstop flights between New York JFK and San Francisco and Los Angeles and Miami.
  3/31/2009
  Ekahau Intros Wi-Fi Coverage Mapping Tool
  Ekahau Inc., a provider of Wi-Fi RTLS solutions and site survey tools, has announced the release of Ekahau HeatMapper, a coverage mapping tool for 802.11 Wi-Fi networks.
  3/30/2009
  Norwood School in Maryland Deploys Aruba's 802.11n Wi-Fi Network
  Aruba was selected after a series of tests, for its easy network management and the performance of its adaptive 802.11n architecture which is optimized to ensure that users are always within reach of mission-critical information and enforces Identity-based security which assigns access policies to users.
  3/27/2009
  ZeroG Wireless Eyes Embedded WiFi Interoperability with WPAN
  The technology for WPANs is still in its infancy and is evolving with the market trends. A WPAN (wireless personal area network) interconnects devices centered on an individual person's workspace. It uses a technology that permits communication within about 10 meters. A WPAN can also to interconnect all the ordinary computing and communicating devices that many people have on their desk or carry with them.
  3/26/2009
  Chicago School Deploys Xirrus WiFi Arrays
  The school has its their existing Access Point infrastructure with Xirrus WiFi Arrays. According to the school, this has been done to gain better network performance for their one-to-one computer initiative and real-time learning applications used by students and teachers.
  3/20/2009
  Motorola Intros Wi-B Public Safety Products for the 4.9 GHz Band
  The 4.9 GHz band is used by the Public Safety Network for emergency services such as police, coast guard, fire, national security, disaster management agencies and hospitals to immediately respond to situations that could cause or have caused damage or danger to living things, property or the country.
  3/19/2009
  CTIA: Wireless Technology Revolutionizing the Health Industry
  As the healthcare industry realizes the benefits of wireless technology in its day to day operations, CTIA Wireless claims that the wireless industry is set to change the way healthcare industry works.
  3/12/2009
  Aptilo Enables MedStar Deploy Wi-Fi for Patients and Visitors
  Aptilo Networks has helped MedStar Health to deploy wireless Internet services to patients and visitors throughout its community-based network of hospitals.
  3/12/2009
  Students at Farmingdale State College Benefit from 802.11n WLAN from Meru Networks
  Students at New York's Farmingdale State College now have access to high-speed wireless Internet in their library, classrooms and dormitories, thanks to a campus-wide IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless LAN from Meru Networks.
  3/12/2009
  Cablevision Attracting New Customers with its Free Muni Wi-Fi Service
  If you're a cable operator with mobility on your mind, and you're seriously considering rolling out municipal Wi-Fi as an added service for your customers, you might want to take into account Cablevision's recent success with Optimum Wi-Fi, a complementary outdoor Wi-Fi service for existing broadband subscribers which the company launched last year.
  3/11/2009
  802.11n Sales to Rise Rapidly this Year
  WiFi access is just about as commonplace in enterprise settings as well. The high-end WLAN equipment market is dominated by vertical segments such as higher education and healthcare, the firm says.
  3/10/2009
  Verizon Wireless, Ambient to Facilitate Deployment of Smart Grid Projects
  Verizon Wireless and Ambient have announced a joint marketing agreement intended to facilitate the deployment of a host of smart grid projects around the country.
  3/6/2009
  Digi Announces New Wired and Wireless Embedded Core Module Family
  Digi International, a provider of device networking, has introduced the ConnectCore 9M 2443 and ConnectCore Wi-9M 2443, the industry's fastest ARM9-based, network enabled embedded core modules.
  3/5/2009
  Digi Launches NET+OS 7.4
  NET+OS 7.4 has Wi-Fi Protected Setup to make security in embedded products simple to configure and deploy. WPS automatically configures the WPA and WPA2 parameters for wireless networks. It allows the embedded developers to easily provide WPS configuration in their wireless embedded products using any Digi embedded wireless module.
  3/4/2009
  Devicescape Intros New App, Eases iPhone Browsing Experience
  Devicescape Software, a company that develops software for wireless networking primarily based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, has made browsing the Internet even easier for iPhone and iPod Touch users thanks its new Serengeti application.
  3/4/2009
  EnGenius Technologies to Boost WiFi Coverage
  Until now, long-range WiFi devices have been mainly confined to indoor uses. The technological shortcomings of these products made them unsuitable for use in outside environments. Although many of the long range WiFi products can be used for various purposes even in outside environments, there are many issues that have hindered such usage until now.
  3/4/2009
  Verizon Sees Smart Grid Potential
  When Verizon Wireless executives say they expect wireless penetration of 300 to 400 percent, this is an example of why they think that: Verizon Wireless and Ambient Corporation have teamed to deploy a host of smart grid projects around the country.
  3/4/2009
  Etisalat and Tata Communications Partner to Expand Ethernet Services Globally
  Etisalat, a telecommunications service provider, and Tata Communications have launched advanced communication services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), viewed to be a highly strategic market experiencing rapid growth in international trade and business.
  3/3/2009
  BelAir Networks Provides Wi-Fi Services to Hyatt Regency Newport
  Looking to provide guests with seamless connectivity throughout its facility, the Hyatt Regency Newport's spectacular private island location has chosen BelAir Networks. As a premier event host, it is essential for the Hyatt Regency to provide enhanced services.
  3/3/2009
  Meru Networks Helps Maine School District Go Wireless
  In an effort to enhance its learning environment with the latest technology, Maine's Gorham School Department has added a new high-speed IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless network from Meru Networks to its 850-student high school. Over the next several years, the school district plans to extend the WLAN to its three elementary schools.
  3/2/2009
  Enterasys, Siemens Enterprise Unveil New HiPath Wireless Portfolio
  HiPath Wireless enables deployment of 802.11n solutions. According to the companies, the solution delivers wired/wireless integration and low total cost of ownership, and supports a broad range of mobile voice, video and location-based applications.
  2/25/2009
  Indonesian Provider Deploys ADC's Outdoor DAS Solution
  P.T. Solusi Tunas Pratama (STP), a cellular distribution systems provider in Indonesia has reportedly selected ADC's FlexWave Prism outdoor DAS solutions to deliver cost-effective, high-performance GSM, CDMA, and UMTS cellular coverage in Jakarta, Indonesia.
  2/25/2009
  Wireless LAN Networking with Motorola's Advanced Troubleshooting, SMART RF Solutions
  Motorola, Inc recently announced that it had come out with two new innovative wireless LAN network management solutions which were designed to help IT departments simplify the maintenance and management of their wireless LAN networks. IT managers can now take advantage of Motorola's Advanced Troubleshooting and Self-monitoring at Run Time Radio Frequency (SMART RF) solutions and now be able to remotely analyze and perform network testing from a central location. They will also be able to take advantage of next-generation self-healing features for hassle-free network management and optimal wireless LAN performance.
  2/25/2009
  InterDigital Demonstrates Networking Between 2G/3G Systems, Wi-Fi/Wimax Networks
  InterDigital has stated that it has successfully demonstrated their Media Independent Handover (MIH). The company officials say that this demo proves the worth of this new MIH standard which was introduced to act as a simple and reliable solution for seamless networking between 2G/3G cellular systems and Wi-Fi or WiMAX networks and other communications standards.
  2/25/2009
  Report: VoIP-Ready, WiFi-Enabled IP Media Phones Could Generate $8 Billion by 2013
  Officials at In-Stat also say that business media phones will generate about $3.3 billion in annual revenue by that time, and that the U.S. market will open up this year, with Europe coming online in 2010.
  2/24/2009
  Customers Gain Interoperability Assurance with Meru's WINS Partner Program
  Meru Networks recently launched a Wireless Interoperability and Network Solutions (WINS) partner program designed to assure all its customers of the demonstrated interoperability of their wireless solutions and applications using Meru's virtual cell wireless LAN infrastructure.
  2/19/2009
  Wi-B?
  Why is everyone talking about Wireless Broadband (Wi-B)? Why are major decision makers, such as owners of companies and ministers and CEOs, discussing Wi-B threadbare at the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, Spain?
  2/19/2009
  Alvarion to Display Seamless Handover Between Mobile WiMAX and 3G Networks
  Alvarion, a provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband services, recently announced that it will showcase a seamless handover between WiMAX and 3G networks. Alvarion will be joined by Intel during the demonstration this week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
  2/19/2009
  Digitus Announces LAN PCI Adapter with Advanced MIMO Technology
  Digitus, a specialist in computer accessories and network solutions, has introduced a quick wireless local area network (LAN) Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) adapter, DN-7066.
  2/18/2009
  Azimuth's ACE MX to Test Wavesat's Broadband Wireless Products
  Azimuth Systems is a provider of wireless broadband test equipment and channel emulators for WiFi, WiMAX, LTE and 2G/3G cellular technologies.
  2/18/2009
  Aruba Wireless Network Set for Deployment at University in Spain
  Based in Spain, Telefonica is a private global telecommunications company with 249,000 employees and more than 233 million customers. UT offers academic training to employees on leadership development, best-practices, and strategic analysis.
  2/18/2009
  Will Broadband and WiMAX Bolster the Global Economy?
  With the $787 billion economic stimulus package, including $7.2 billion for broadband deployment in underserved communities, the telecommunications industry is expected to help stimulate new jobs, enhance high-speed Internet services and make technology more accessible in rural areas.
  2/18/2009
  Qualcomm and Atheros to Deliver New Connectivity Solution
  Atheros Communications, a global provider of innovative technologies for wireless and wired communications, and Qualcomm, a developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, have collaborated to deliver a new connectivity solution.
  2/17/2009
  Walker Technologies Launches New Wireless Control Systems
  A Canadian firm plans to make the world a little greener by introducing wireless heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) controls that will permit property owners and managers to easily and remotely manage energy flow in both commercial and residential buildings.
  2/17/2009
  Dual Mode Cell Phones and the Carriers
  The defining difference between smartphones and other cell phones is an open operating system hospitable to third-party applications.
  2/12/2009
  Luxul Expands Military Product Offerings with X-WAV Antennas
  X-WAV Antennas make use of companies Luxul's Clear-WAV Circular Polarization technology that delivers greater signal reach and penetration. This technology is ideal for both mobile and fixed Non-Line-of-Site wireless applications and is key elements to successful WiFi, WIMAX, RFID, wireless Broadband and other wireless network implementations.
  2/11/2009
  Wireless Broadband Can Locate, Lock and Track Fixed or Mobile Radio Antennas
  Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems (BATS), announced that it has developed the software and hardware technology that locates, locks and tracks wireless broadband communication access points, both mobile and fixed broadband systems.
  2/10/2009
  Los Angeles School Deploys Xirrus 802.11n WiFi Arrays
  Xirrus, created a WiFi Array architecture that displaces overlay WiFi offerings and switched Ethernet to the desktop. Marymount High School is an independent Catholic college-preparatory school for girls in grades 9-12.
  2/5/2009
  Taqua's MobileWorks Solution Brings Voice Services to WiFi Networks
  The announcement was made at ITEXPO East 2009 in Miami and, as a result, wireline or wireless service providers will be able to extend their existing service offerings to mobile subscribers when utilizing their dual-mode WiFi phone within range of a WiFi network.
  2/5/2009
  Report: Despite Rise of 3G, Mobile Wireless Growth Weakens
  A new report by Dittberner Associates, an international market research and consulting firm specializing in the telecommunications industry, although mobile subscriber growth for the third quarter of 2008 surpassed 3.6 billion, quarter on quarter growth was only 4 percent.
  2/5/2009
  SkyWi Announces Plan to Sell VoIP Operations to Telekenex
  SkyWi, Inc., New Mexico's independently owned and operated ISP offering high-speed wireless Internet services to residential, business and institutional customers, has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding to sell all its VoIP operations to California based Telekenex, Inc., a well established 15 year-old IP service provider.
  2/5/2009
  LodgeNet Picks Ruckus Wireless for 131 Hotels Across the Country
  LodgeNet Interactive , a provider of media and connectivity solutions designed to meet the unique needs of hospitality, healthcare and other guest-based businesses will install next generation Smart Wireless LAN equipment from Ruckus Wireless in 131 hotels across the nation.
  2/5/2009
  Black Box Debuts VGA Wireless Presentation System
  The new VGA wireless video presentation (VPA) is an 802.11b/g network ready system and attaches directly to any SVGA or WXGA projector, communicates with any Windows PC with Wi-Fi card capabilities and enables up to 254 users to access a projector presentation wirelessly.
  2/4/2009
  InterDigital Intros Compact Wireless Modules
  "The MID market is in rapid evolution, from some initial devices by market leaders to what we anticipate will be a rapid expansion of market size and micro segments in 2009 and 2010," said Philip Solis, principal analyst at ABI Research.
  2/4/2009
  Despite Their Benefits, Femtocells Not Widely Accepted by Consumers, New Research Reveals
  A new report from high-tech market research firm In-Stat reveals that wireless users can increase their coverage and even place calls for free within their homes thanks to the use of femtocells.
  2/4/2009
  HD Communications Intros In-Wall Wi-Fi, Data, VoIP, and PoE device
  The device is suitable for the hospitality industry, which includes hotels, motels, clubs, restaurants, casinos, and resorts and its multifunctional offerings also make it suitable for other enterprises.
  2/4/2009
  Arizona Utility Selects KORE Telematics to Provide Wireless Services
  Arizona Public Service (APS) has selected KORE Telematics to provide wireless communications services as part of the large scale expansion of the utility's automated metering infrastructure (AMI).
  2/3/2009
  SurfBouncer Now Offers Static IP VPN Service
  The latest version of SurfBouncer, a personal VPN (virtual private network) software service that protects Internet users at wireless hotspots and unblocks overseas Web sites, has been released again with a new static IP service.
  2/3/2009
  Samsung Launches New Line of Wireless Printers
  Samsung Electronics America, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Corporation, the world's second-largest manufacturer of laser printer engines, has announced a new line of wireless printers. The new small, sleek and silent CLX-3175FW, ML-1630W and SCX-4500W models have the ability to work anywhere in home and small offices.
  2/2/2009
  Wavion Expands its Base Station Product Portfolio
  Wavion has announced the release of its new omni-directional base station in the 5.8 GHz band, and 2 sector base stations in the 2.4GHz band and 5.8 GHz band with an intention to transform the Metro and Rural Wi-Fi market with a new category of Wi-Fi Base Station.
  1/30/2009
  BVS Releases Launches New Handheld Wi-Fi Optimizer
  The offering is a wireless test receiver system that verifies, sweeps, measures and optimizes all 802.11 Wi-Fi network standards including 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz), 802.11a (5 GHz) and 802.11n.
  1/29/2009
  AeroScout Enters Into Strategic Partnerships in Europe
  The company has expanded its partner ecosystem in Europe through specific strategic partnerships with Dimension Data, Hewlett Packard, NextiraOne and Telindus.
  1/29/2009
  Verizon Wireless' Network Extender Enhances In-Home Wireless Coverage
  Verizon Wireless now offers Verizon Wireless Network Extender to its customers to provide enhanced wireless coverage inside homes where location, geography or structural conditions interfere with reception, the company said in a Monday announcement.
  1/28/2009
  Frances Xavier Warde School Deploys Aruba Networks' 802.11n Wi-Fi Solution
  Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago has selected Aruba's 802.11n Wi-Fi network for its Holy Name Cathedral and Old St. Patrick campuses for streaming video and tablet PC applications.
  1/27/2009
  CalAmp Partners with Jasper Wireless
  CalAmp, a provider of wireless products, services and solutions, has partnered with Jasper Wireless, a company offering a service platform for managing connected devices globally, for the international expansion of its Aercept Mobile Asset Tracking Solution.
  1/27/2009
  Meru Networks Teams with T-Mobile to Enhance Mobility
  T-Mobile USA and enterprise wireless local area network (WLAN) vendor Meru Networks have partnered to bring fixed mobile convergence (FMC) to enterprise customers, using unlicensed mobile access (UMA) technology.
  1/27/2009
  Ruckus Wireless Praises Cisco for Joining the Beamforming Market
  Ruckus Wireless, a Wireless-Fidelity (Wi-Fi) technology specialist, praised networking provider Cisco Systems for validating the value of beamforming in improving Wi-Fi performance and outlining future systems enhancements.
  1/27/2009
  Raymond James Stadium Selects ADC for Reliable Wireless Coverage
  Minneapolis-based ADC has announced that it has equipped Tampa's Raymond James Stadium with its InterReach cellular solution that strengthens network coverage and avoids dropped calls when a large number of spectators attempt to use their cell phones simultaneously while watching sports events.
  1/27/2009
  AT&T Unveils a Wireless Tracking Tool for Government Official Vehicles
  AT&T has announced that its business solution division has started to sell GPS-based technology that will give government agencies the ability to track and monitor their vehicles remotely.
  1/27/2009
  Report: Wireless Roaming Demand Driving Telecommunication Transactions
  A new telecommunications market report by The Insight Research Corporation revealed that transactional service providers should expect to see a rise in demand for products that support international global roaming.
  1/23/2009
  Meru Equips Ohio's Maple Knoll Community with WLAN
  Maple Knoll Communities has deployed Meru Networks' virtual cell wireless network to provide what it calls "ubiquitous" wireless voice and data access for its 1,200 residents as well as 500 staff members at its two retirement campuses in Ohio.
  1/22/2009
  AirMagnet VoFi Analyzer Wins INTERNET TELEPHONY Magazine's 2008 Product of the Year Award
  AirMagnet VoFi Analyzer has received the Product of the Year Award for 2008 from Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC) INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine. AirMagnet has received this award for the second consecutive year.
  1/22/2009
  WeFi Unveils Comprehensive Directory of Wi-Fi Hotspots
  WeFi, a global Wi-Fi network has just released a free, comprehensive online directory of over one-million mapped Wi-Fi hotspots across the World.
  1/22/2009
  Aruba Networks Provides Wireless Networks Across 35 Campuses for Universidad Del Valle De Mexico
  Universidad del Valle de Mexico, S. C. (UVM) has chosen Aruba Networks to deploy adaptive wireless LANs across its 35 campuses throughout Mexico.
  1/22/2009
  ADVA Optical and Colt Deploy First 8G FC Service Over Distance
  The new service is featured within a customer's Storage Area Network (SAN) and is built specifically upon the ADVA FSP 3000's 8Gbit/s FC card. The other advantage is that it provides a point-to-point link that stretches beyond 135km.
  1/22/2009
  Azimuth Systems Increases in Wireless Broadband Market
  Azimuth Systems has announced the major milestones that mark its growth in the wireless broadband market in the year 2008. The year 2008 witnessed Azimuth increasing its customer base by around 25 percent as well as an increase of 30 percent in the channel emulator revenue year-over-year.
  1/20/2009
  Powerwave Provides Wireless Coverage Solutions for Presidential Inauguration
  To ensure the smooth functioning of wireless devices on the occasion of President-Elect Barack Obama's inauguration, Powerwave Technologies has been selected to provide wireless coverage to the event.
  1/20/2009
  Cisco's New Product to Accelerate Adoption of Next-Generation Wireless for Mobility
  Networking major Cisco has announced its first next-generation wireless access point that combines full 802.11n performance with deployment simplicity, enabling businesses to cost-effectively support mobile devices and applications
  1/19/2009
  Azimuth Systems Fares Well in Wireless Broadband Market in 2008
  Reflecting its impressive growth in year 2008, Azimuth Systems recently announced several major milestones for the company.
  1/16/2009
  Proxim Wireless Teams with Access Consulting for Idaho Town's First Broadband Network
  Access Consulting, an independent professional engineering firm providing consulting services related to the design, construction, and operation of information technology infrastructure, has deployed Proxim Wireless Corporation's solutions to cost-effectively provide the town of Elk River, Idaho with its first ever broadband access network.
  1/16/2009
  Aptilo, Getronics Help Fribourg, Switzerland Go Wi-Fi
  The state of Fribourg has deployed multiple Guest Internet Access zones using the Aptilo Guest Internet Access System and the Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers in the edge network.
  1/15/2009
  Devicescape Uses Wi-Fi Trends to Drive Growth,
  Devicescape Software, a provider of Easy Wi-Fi Handsets, PCs, and devices, recently announced that they had crossed the one million membership mark. The company credited this success to new contracts signed with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and service providers.
  1/14/2009
  Aruba Wireless Management Suite to Manage Giant Eagel's Wi-Fi Networks
  According to Aruba, its AirWave Wireless Management Suite 6.0 offers key features such as: increased management efficiency via enhanced diagnostics, advanced troubleshooting, and reporting; visibility into the wireless network, which facilitates Help Desk to resolve problems remotely and efficiently; streamlined performance of routine management tasks such as updating controller configurations and software versions; and support for multiple generations of technology, wireless standards and vendors – all through a single console interface.
  1/14/2009
  Octasic Forms Team to Build Wireless Infrastructure Technologies
  Octasic Inc. an innovator of media processing solutions announced that it has formed a Software Defined Radio (SDR) development group which will provide wireless solutions based on the low power Opus DSP technology suitable for current and emerging wireless markets.
  1/13/2009
  Increasing Demand for Wi-Fi-Enabled Devices Drives Chipset Sales
  Ignited by the rising demand for Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as smartphones and compact notebooks, a new study released today by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global non-profit industry association, and market research firm In-Stat revealed that Wi-Fi chipset sales grew 26 percent in 2008 to 387 million.
  1/8/2009
  Airbiquity Unveils Wireless Connected Services Platform
  Airbiquity, a company specializing in wireless connected services, has unveiled a new Connected Services platform suitable for portable navigation, embedded telematics and head-unit device manufacturers. The service will be a flexible and reliable eco-system of content and services which will be available in North America, China and Europe.
  1/7/2009
  National Grid Chooses Vodafone UK for $7.3 Million Mobile Voice, Data Network
  Vodafone UK has been awarded a $7.3 million contract from National Grid to provide mobile voice and mobile data network in the United Kingdom for the next three years.
  1/7/2009
  Celeno, Cavium Pursue WiFi-Based HDMI Solution
  The combination of Celeno's OptimizAIR WiFi HD home networking technology with Cavium's H.264 codec technology is expected to meet the capacity and latency requirements for whole-home full-HD uncompressed video content streaming.
  1/7/2009
  GainSpan Licenses Wipro-NewLogics' WiLD 802.11 WLAN IP
  GainSpan, a company that creates a broad range of semiconductor solutions and an innovator in Wi-Fi sensor network technology, has signed an agreement with Wipro-NewLogic for licensing Wipro-NewLogic's WiLD 802.11 WLAN MAC, Modem and Radio IP.
  1/6/2009
  Aruba Networks Recognized in Gartner 2008 Magic Quadrant
  Aruba Networks, a company specializing in wireless local area networks (LANs) and mobility solutions, has been recognized by market research firm, Gartner for asserting its position as the world's second largest enterprise wireless LAN vendor.
  1/6/2009
  Motorola's CPEi 775 Connects Wi-Fi Devices to WiMAX Network
  Motorola, a provider of mobile communications technologies, announced the launch of Motorola wi4 WiMAX CPEi 775, an all-in-one access device that enables an array of broadband capabilities.
  1/6/2009
  Deltacom Extends Integrated Communications Services in Southeast U.S.
  ITC^DeltaCom, providing integrated communications services to customers in the southeastern United States, today revealed that thanks to completion of its Infinera DTN optical network systems deployment, its network upgrade is ahead of schedule.
  1/5/2009
  Wavion Otimizes WiFi Coverage with New Coverage Tool
  Wavion has announced the release of its new Wavion Coverage Tool (WCT) for optimizing WiFi coverage. Service providers can use the new tool to easily test the coverage of Wavion's WBS-2400 base stations in their actual locations.
  12/24/2008
  Telecom Italia Mobile Intros Option MID in Italy and France
  Italy-based mobile operator, Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) revealed last week that it is now offering a Mobile Internet Device (MID) based on a wireless embedded module from the wireless technology company, Option N.V.
  12/23/2008
  Rabbit Unveils New Family of Wireless Single Board Computers
  Allowing for easy deployment of wireless nodes for industrial, commercial and medical applications, Rabbit, a Digi International brand, has unveiled the BL4S100 and BL4S200, single board computers (SBCs).
  12/18/2008
  Shunra Software Releases New Version of VE Network Catcher
  Shunra Software has released version 4.6 of VE Network Catcher, a network behavior recording tool which brings the real-world network environment into the performance lab.
  12/18/2008
  Tenqa Intros Bluetooth Wireless Headphones, Speakers and Transmitters
  Thanks to a new line of Bluetooth wireless headphones introduced today by Tenqa, music lovers can now eliminate the annoying wires stretching between them and their iPod, mp3 player, cell phone, or computer.
  12/17/2008
  Connect One Launches Nano LANReach
  Established in 1996, Connect One carries nearly 10 years of experience in M2M (machine-to-machine) device connectivity, with dual expertise in both devices and IP networking. In 1999, the company introduced iChip, the updateable Internet Controller chip. In October, Connect One launched Nano WiReach, a secure embedded Wireless LAN bridge that easily connects embedded devices to 802.11b/g Wireless LANs with minimal programming.
  12/17/2008
  Columbus Foods Selects Wireless LAN from Aerohive
  Columbus Foods, a packaged-food processing company, has selected Aerohive's wireless LAN solution for its 8.5 acre manufacturing and warehouse facility.
  12/16/2008
  Quincy Hospital Provides Free Wi-Fi with Wandering WiFi
  The service, which is available throughout most areas within Blessing Health System, is provided via a wireless in-house network and offers Blessing and other businesses the opportunity for customized branding, usage controls, bandwidth management content filtering and reduced legal liability by forcing acceptance of terms and conditions.
  12/16/2008
  Delta to Implement Wi-Fi on Flights
  They took away your peanuts, so what. Now, Delta is trying to correct their error by providing Wi-Fi on some of their flights…and making you pay for it. Hey, at least they're trying.
  12/15/2008
  Denver Public Schools Select Aruba'a AirWave Wireless Management Platform
  Aruba Networks, specializing in wireless LANs and secure mobility solutions, announced that Denver Public Schools deployed its AirWave Wireless Management Platform Suite 6.0 for managing the district's 2,400 Cisco wireless LAN access points covering close to 134 buildings. The multi-vendor AirWave suite manages wireless networks of 16 vendors. It offers reporting capabilities, help desk features and scalability which are not available with proprietary management systems.
  12/11/2008
  TCS Awarded $ 7.8 Million in Contracts
  TeleCommunication Systems, a provider of mission-critical wireless communications, has been awarded $7.8 million in contracts to provide fixed satellite terminal sites and managed bandwidth services for the U.S. Government.
  12/11/2008
  Atheros XSPAN Technology ASUS Powers Eee PC Netbooks
  A proposed amendment to the IEEE 802.11-2007 wireless networking standard, IEEE 802.11n is expected to improve network throughput over previous standards, such as 802.11b and 802.11g.
  12/11/2008
  Offload: Using WiFi to Alleviate Network Strain
  Industry analyst (but don't call him a blogger) Dean Bubley of Disruptive Analysis published his selection for mobile industry buzzword of 2009. Rather than a litany of words, he has selected just one: Offload.
  12/11/2008
  City of Thomasville Completes Installation of Cisco Mesh Wireless Network
  The City of Thomasville has completed the installation of Cisco Mesh Wireless network which will enable them to deploy wireless mesh network infrastructure, wireless bridging, and mobile networks. It will also allow them to have mission-critical public safety services and internet access for private citizen, local businesses and access for other municipal feeds.
  12/11/2008
  Virginia Schools Go Wi-Fi with Conterra Telecom Broad Band Network
  Conterra Telecom Services has announced its completion of deploying digital networks to Pulaski County, Virginia Schools.
  12/11/2008
  Freefi, Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall Bring Free WiFi Service
  Visitors and customers at both the venues will be able to enjoy the benefits of a high-speed functioning WiFi connection at no extra costs, making it probably the largest free WiFi hotspot in this region, according to the companies.
  12/10/2008
  Aruba Networks Unveils Three New Reference Guides for Network Integrators
  Aruba Networks, Inc has announced the availability of three new reference guides i.e. Campus Wireless Networks Validated Reference Design v3.3, Retail Wireless Networks Validated Reference Design v3.3 and Wired Multiplexer (MUX) Validated Reference Design v3.3 specially designed for integrators.
  12/9/2008
  Motorola Placed in Leaders Quadrant for Wireless LAN Infrastructure
  Motorola, a provider of global communications solutions, today announced that the company has been positioned by information technology research company Gartner, as a leader in the "Wireless LAN Infrastructure Magic Quadrant" report.
  12/9/2008
  Broadcom's DLNA Technology Enables Easy Digital Media Sharing
  Broadcom, a provider of semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, will showcase a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled connected home at CES 2009, an announcement from the company said.
  12/9/2008
  Meraki Begins Siipping Solar-Powered Wi-Fi Devices
  Wireless networking solution vendor, Meraki has started shipping a solar-powered Wi-Fi mesh device that, according to the manufacturer, will make wireless networks energy- independent.
  12/5/2008
  Radiant Teams with Proxim to Provide Free Wi-Fi
  Louisville, Kentucky–based Radiant Networks has teamed with Proxim Wireless to provide residents of Solon with free Wi-Fi access within their new community center as well as their public parks.
  12/5/2008
  BelAir Networks Leads Service Provider WLAN Market
  BelAir Networks has been reportedly identified as the market share leader in the overall Service Provider WLAN market, as per Dell'Oro Group's recently unveiled Q3 2008 Wireless LAN quarterly report. BelAir Networks has held the largest market share in terms of revenue for the fifth consecutive quarter. According to the report, the overall market has witnessed a six percent increase in units shipped.
  12/5/2008
  TZero Launches Wireless HDMI Solution with HD Video Streaming Support
  TZero Technologies has released its second generation ZeroWire solution, the world's first and only commercially viable wireless high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) product that supports full 1080p60 high-definition video streaming and the sub-frame latency required for high-definition wireless gaming applications.
  12/5/2008
  Verigy Collaborates With MVTS To Offer V93000 Port Scale RF System
  Verigy has entered into a customer support collaboration with MVTS Technologies, LLC to offer V93000 Port Scale RF solutions. MVTS has added a V93000 Port Scale RF system to its Test Applications Center in Carlsbad, California in order to bring wireless test solutions to fabless semiconductor companies in Southern California. MVTS is a full-service provider of refurbished automated test equipment (ATE) to the semiconductor industry.
  12/4/2008
  KDDI Selects LTE Network to Provide Bandwidth-intense Multimedia Content
  The second largest cellular operator in Japan, KDDI is all set to deploy a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network to provide consumers with instant access to the bandwidth-intense multimedia content and applications. The LTE wireless network, which uses a core networking solution from Hitachi collaborating with Nortel, will provide an overlay to the already existing CDMA mobile network of KDDI.
  12/4/2008
  Gartner Report: Ruckus Wireless Quick Rise in WLAN Market
  The Gartner Report has acknowledged Ruckus Wireless' quick rise in the WLAN market. Ruckus has been named an Up and Comer in Gartner's New Wireless LAN Magic Quadrant Report 2008, only a year after they unveiled ZoneFlex Smart WLAN system.
  12/2/2008
  Reverse Geo-Coder Testing Complete for E911 Address Information
  This VIXXI Solutions technology is positioned as being revolutionary as today's wireless E911 technology relies on some form of radiolocation to route emergency calls to the correct PSAP. The downside is that no physical address location is actually provided to the operator within the data record.
  12/2/2008
  Wireless Backhaul Today — Part 6, Level VPISystems
  As Mobile Video and other bandwidth-hungry mobile applications dominate the wireless communications infrastructure, wireless backhaul — the transfer of traffic from a wireless base station back to the core network (and ultimately the Internet) — become critical. In the past, T1s and E1s were used to do this, but increasing bandwidth demands encourage the deployment of fiber, which can be expensive. The latest approach is to use point-to-point wireless backhaul technologies, or a combination of wireless and fiber. In this six-part series, we take a look at what's happening with wireless backhaul today.
  11/26/2008
  Cisco Offers Collection of Wireless-N Routers to Connect During Holidays
  Cisco, a networking and communications company announced its Consumer Business Group's holiday Wish List, a collection of Wireless-N routers that will facilitate families to connect and share their holiday moments no matter where they are.
  11/25/2008
  Report: 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games Affects Global Wireless Infrastructure in Third Quarter
  In a recent report released by EJL Wireless Research, entitled "Global Wireless OEM Financial Results Q3 2008", it indicated that there was a mere 3.7 percent increase in the global wireless BTS infrastructure market revenues for the top original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) - for the third quarter of 2008.
  11/25/2008
  BelAir Networks Intros New WiFi Access Point
  As the craze to access internet without the bond of wires increases, services such as WiFi are more in demand. Mobile workers need to access important documents from anywhere on the move to keep in touch with their companies.
  11/25/2008
  Xirrus Deploys 802.11abg+n Wi-Fi Arrays for Impress Communications
  Xirrus has deployed 802.11abg+n Wi-Fi Arrays at Impress Communications' energy efficient printing facility located in Chatsworth, California.
  11/25/2008
  40 Percent of Network Digital Displays to Leverage SMS for Interactivity by 2012
  According to MultiMedia Intelligence's research report, "Network Digital Signage: Infrastructure, Displays, Technology," a good amount of interactivity is in store between potential customers and display technology, but advertisers want a higher level of engagement with digital signage by enabling a backchannel.
  11/25/2008
  ABI: GPS Smartphones Drive Growth in Location-Based Services
  ABI Research has released a new report, entitled, "Location Based Platforms and Infrastructure", which examines the technical and commercial aspects of location-based platforms such as Mobile Location Centers (MLCs), Position Determining Equipment (PDE) and Location Enabling Servers (LES).
  11/25/2008
  Testronic Labs Enhances Testing Capabilities with Tekttonix UWB WiMedia
  Providing test, measurement and monitoring instrumentation, Tektronix has announced that Testronic Laboratories, a well known test and certification center, has selected its UWB WiMedia compliance test solution to provide Wireless USB interoperability testing.
  11/21/2008
  Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Goes Interactive
  Ace Marketing & Promotions announced on Thursday that it has partnered with Macy's to make the 82nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade the first interactive event of this size in history.
  11/21/2008
  Giant International Unveils Intouch IT7150 Digital Photo Frame
  Giant International has unveiled its Intouch IT7150 digital photo frame. This product will take the Wi-Fi digital frame to the next level according to the company.
  11/20/2008
  Virgin Embraces In-Flight WiFi Offering from Qualcomm, ZTE, Aircell
  According to CNet.com – an online magazine owned and operated by CBS Interactive – Virgin America is launching its so-called "Gogo Inflight" Internet service on Saturday.
  11/20/2008
  Jamsan Hotel Management Selects Single Digits
  Jamsan Hotel Management has selected the internet hotspot solutions of Single Digits Inc. to be deployed in 30 of its hotels across the Northeast. This includes destinations such as Fairfield Inn and Suites, Best Western, Holiday Inn and Comfort Inn.
  11/20/2008
  Luxul Wireless Launches New 2.4 GHz Antennas
  Lindon, Utah-based wireless signal technologies developer, Luxul Wireless has expanded its X-WAV Flat Panel Antenna family by adding new 2.4 GHz antennas, according to a recent company announcement.
  11/19/2008
  Boingo Adds 950 Wi-Fi Hotspots to Its Roaming Network
  Boingo Wireless, a U.S.-based provider of Wi-Fi connections, announced that it has added nearly 950 Wi-Fi hotspots to the Boingo Roaming Network with the support of eircom, a provider of fixed-line telecommunications services in Ireland. With this, Boingo members can now experience broadband connections in business and leisure hotspots, such as airports, train stations, hotels and pubs all across Ireland.
  11/19/2008
  Cooper Notification Releases RSAN 6.0
  Cooper Notification, a platform of Cooper Industries, and a provider of emergency mass notification solutions, recently launched version 6.0 of its patented Roam Secure Alert Network (RSAN) emergency text and voice alerting system. The launch was held at the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Emergency Management and Homeland Security Expo (EMEX) in Kansas City, Kansas.
  11/19/2008
  Huawei Joins M2M Initiative
  Huawei has joined the GSM Association's Embedded Mobile initiative, which aims to enable machine-to-machine 3G wireless capability for consumer electronics, energy, healthcare, transport and utility devices and applications.
  11/19/2008
  Cricket Expands Wireless Footprint with Roaming Deal
  The strategic roaming partnerships, according to Leap, provide Cricket customers unlimited usage in an area stretching from New York to California and from Wisconsin to Texas.
  11/19/2008
  CTIA Teams-up with NCMEC to Fight Child Pornography
  The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has joined hands with CTIA–The Wireless Association to prevent child pornography from circulating in wireless networks.
  11/18/2008
  ZTE, Qualcomm and Aircell Bring Wi-Fi Service to Airplanes
  Thanks to a new collaboration between ZTE USA, Qualcomm, and in-flight broadband services provider, Aircell, frequent fliers will soon be able to enjoy enhanced Internet services.
  11/18/2008
  Catapult Technology Awarded $91 Million Contract
  Catapult Technology Ltd. has recently been awarded a five year contract of $91 million to replace the wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi), location-based infrastructure across the 236 facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). According to the contract, Catapult will first survey all the VA locations to ascertain the Wi-Fi infrastructure equipment requirements.
  11/18/2008
  Boingo Acquires WSDOT Ferries Division Wi-Fi Network
  Boingo Wireless has acquired Wi-Fi networks for the WSDOT ferries division (WSF) from Parsons Transportation Group. With this, the number of Boingo owned Washington State Ferries terminals will be increased to 11.
  11/18/2008
  Aruba Networks Renews University of Cambridge LAN with Wi-Fi
  Aruba Networks, a provider of wireless local area network (LAN) and mobility solutions, said it has been selected by the University of Cambridge to provide hotspot and wireless service across the university.
  11/18/2008
  Wipro-NewLogic Offers WLAN and Bluetooth RF IPs in TSMC 90nm
  Wipro-NewLogic, a provider of Bluetooth and Wireless Local Area Network Intellectual Properties (IPs), announced that its Bluetooth 2.1+Enhanced Data Rate RF IP (BOOST RF) and IEEE 802.11a/b/g WLAN RF IP (WiLD 90 RF) are silicon proven in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) 90nm.
  11/18/2008
  DeFi Mobile Partners with Double U To Market DeFi Global Access in MENA
  DeFi Mobile announced a partnership with Double U to market DeFi's mobile offerings in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region. As per the partnership agreement, DeFi will position Double U as the premium marketing and service provider to market DeFi Global Access in the MENA region.
  11/18/2008
  Cable&Wireless: Managing Growth and Reducing Costs Are Key Challenges
  Cable&Wireless provides voice, data and IP communications solutions to global customers. Earlier this year, the company was awarded international long distance (ILD) and national long distance (NLD) licenses by the Government of India to provide multinational and Indian customers with high quality managed connectivity services. India, being the fastest growing market for Cable&Wireless, promises substantial growth opportunity for the company in the coming years.
  11/18/2008
  envIO Appoints Manish Jha as President and CEO
  Wireless industry veteran, Manish Jha has joined envIO networks as president and chief executive officer.
  11/18/2008
  Ekahau Announces Support for Aerohive Wireless LANs
  Customers can seamlessly add or reposition Aerohive's wireless LAN access points 'HiveAPs' in order to enhance the accuracy of the RTLS and thanks to the wireless mesh capabilities of HiveAPs.
  11/13/2008
  iPath Picks AirMagnet Products to Deploy and Manage Wireless Networks
  AirMagnet's WiFi analyzer, spectrum analyzer, survey, planner and enterprise products are now being used by iPath Pty. Ltd to plan, deploy and manage wireless networks at customer sites.
  11/13/2008
  Comtrend Unveils New CT-5374 WiFi Router
  Comtrend Corporation has unveiled its new CT-5374 WiFi router, which supports both ADSL2+ and VDSL2 standards and is compliant with the TR-069 standard for remote management. It also has an extra WAN port, allowing it to be used as a high powered broadband router for fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) deployments.
  11/13/2008
  Aruba Provides Wi-Fi Access to California School District
  The Tamalpais Union High School District in Marin County, California, has deployed Aruba's Wi-Fi networks across all of the district's campuses.
  11/13/2008
  Wireless Backhaul Today — Part 4, Juniper Networks
  As Mobile Video and other bandwidth-hungry mobile applications dominate the wireless communications infrastructure, wireless backhaul — the transfer of traffic from a wireless base station back to the core network (and ultimately the Internet) — become critical. In the past, T1s and E1s were used to do this, but increasing bandwidth demands encourage the deployment of fiber, which can be expensive. The latest approach is to use point-to-point wireless backhaul technologies, or a combination of wireless and fiber. In this six-part series, we take a look at what's happening with wireless backhaul today.
  11/13/2008
  GadgetTrak Launches MacTrak with Location-Awareness from Skyhook WPS
  GadgetTrak announced the launch of MacTrak which includes a location-awareness solution from Skyhook Wireless' Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS). It is integrated with Flickr for capturing the location and images of laptop thieves.
  11/12/2008
  The Pill Phone Now Available Through Three U.S Wireless Operators
  VOCEL¸ a provider of wireless technology, said that its patented healthcare tool for medication management, the Pill Phone, is now available to customers of three major U.S. wireless operators.
  11/12/2008
  Telos Recieves NETCENTS Task Order
  Telos Corporation, a provider of IT solutions and services to the federal government, has received yet another order from the Air Force to install premise wiring for secure Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) voice and data communications at Charleston Air Force Base in South Carolina.
  11/12/2008
  Staccato Adds SC4503 PCIe to Family of Ripcord2 UWB ICs
  Staccato Communications added the new SC4503 PCI Express (PCIe) to the Ripcord2 family of single-chip UWB ICs. The SC4503 is a Wireless Host Controller Interface (WHCI) solution for Wireless USB host applications.
  11/11/2008
  NetMotion Reveals Plans of Pubic Safety Agencies for Wireless Communications Deployment
  NetMotion Wireless published results of a survey including public safety agencies to decipher their present and future plans regarding wireless communications and technology.
  11/11/2008
  EF Johnson Launches Lightning Control Head for ES Series Mobile Radio
  EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. has introduced the Lightning Control Head for its Project 25 compliant ES Series Mobile Radio. The company's portfolio includes Project 25 compliant two-way radios, P25 compliant trunked and conventional infrastructure systems, voice encryption modules for all brands of analog two-way radios, and FIPS 140-2 Validated secure wireless broadband, mesh and WLAN solutions.
  11/11/2008
  ADC Connects Ave Maria University
  Ave Maria University, a Catholic university located in southwestern Florida, is using ADC's InterReach Fusion in-building wireless system to deliver strong and consistent multi-carrier cellular service throughout its campus facilities.
  11/11/2008
  Stoke Discusses Mobile Broadband Market Outlook
  Skilled in the area of wireless communications, Stoke is a developer of innovative, carrier-class solutions specifically designed to help operators realize the economic benefits and competitive advantages of network convergence.
  11/10/2008
  Wi-Fi Chipset Revenue to Approach $3 Billion
  Well at least there are some angles singing in heaven. With certain markets and companies hitting the pavement, or close to it—Wi-Fi can say that they are having a fairy tale ending amid the turmoil. The trend for Wi-Fi over the last several years has been the increasingly growing chipsets from just over $1 billion in 2006, to just over $2 billion in 2007, it is now expected to deliver revenue of nearly $3 billion in 2008.
  11/7/2008
  Speed with AT&T U-verse Internet Service
  In the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, after learning that Mr. Wonka had geese that could lay golden eggs, Veruca broke into song and dance demanding all that she wanted, "I want the world / I want the whole world / I want to lock it all up in my pocket / It's my bar of chocolate / Give it to me / Now!" We all, so it would seem, want everything now. Taking the idea from another movie, AT&T feels the need, "The need for speed!"
  11/7/2008
  ABI Research: Growth Continues for Wireless Video and Audio Connectivity Products
  ABI Research has released a new report on the growth opportunities for wireless video and audio connectivity in home consumer electronics. The report studies four technologies and how they will evolve to meet the demands of use-case applications that are common to a variety of home consumer electronic devices.
  11/7/2008
  Wireless Networking Trends on Campus Set to Grow
  The latest member survey by ACUTA, the Association for Information Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education, indicates that the trend of using wireless networking on college and university campuses is continuing. The survey shows that around three out of four schools plan to expand their networks over the next two years.
  11/7/2008
  RedPrairie WMS to Support Intermec CK3
  RedPrairie, a consumer driven optimization company and an Intermec Premiere Honors Partner, has announced that new Intermec CK3 mobile computer has been certified to support RedPrairie's Warehouse Management (WMS) solution.
  11/7/2008
  Meraki Unveils Plug-and-Play Main Street WiFi Solution
  The New WiFi devices are of powerful plug-and-play technology and serve as a gateway, repeater, and access point all in one. Its software-as-a-service (SaaS) enabled management Dashboard also ensures that connectivity across the entire network is optimized and reliable.
  11/6/2008
  AT&T Buys Wayport
  AT&T is acquiring Wi-Fi network provider Wayport, adding hot spots at Wyndham, Marriott Vacation Club, and Four Seasons hotels, as well as health care facilities of HealthSouth and Sun Healthcare.
  11/6/2008
  Icomera's Wi-Fi Sessions Reach 3.5 Million on Public Transport
  Icomera recently announced that the deployment of its mobile Internet access systems on passenger transports around the world has crossed the three and a half million session mark.
  11/6/2008
  Zing Selects Aperto's PacketMAX Solution for its WiMAX Network
  Zing, a next generation wireless service provider based in Detroit, MI, has selected Aperto Network's PacketMAX solution for its multi-state WiMAX network to provide wireless broadband voice and data services in five states including Michigan, Washington, Colorado, Florida, and Tennessee
  11/6/2008
  Cable&Wireless Delivers Managed Telecom Services to Infoplex
  Cable&Wireless, an international communications company, announced a strategic partnership with Infoplex, an IT managed service provider in Australia, to deliver IT and network services across Asia Pacific.
  11/5/2008
  Sierra Wireless Intros Suite of EMConnect Firmware Features for OEMs
  Sierra Wireless has introduced EMConnect, a robust set of firmware features used in conjunction with Sierra Wireless' 3G embedded modules.
  11/5/2008
  Pest Control Company Implements Wireless Matrix Fleet Management Solution
  New Jersey-based Viking Termite and Pest Control has selected Wireless Matrix's FleetOutlook vehicle management solution to improve customer services and productivity.
  11/5/2008
  Bluesocket Launches BlueSecure Trade-UP Program
  Bluesocket announced the introduction of BlueSecure Trade-UP Program which enables customers in any kind of market to migrate to the newest 802.11n Wi-Fi standard, while also optimizing their existing wireless LAN (WLAN) installations.
  11/5/2008
  Parrot Launches Parrot MINIKIT Hands-Free Car Kit
  Parrot, a developer of wireless mobile telephone accessories, has launched its next-generation hands-free speakerphone, the Parrot MINIKIT Slim.
  11/5/2008
  AvaLAN Intros Wireless Ethernet Solution, Can Support VoIP Phones
  Featuring remote configuration and diagnostic tools, the AW900xTR Radios are now IP addressable, and support multiple IP addresses at each remote node. With the AW900xTR product line companies can create a long-range, non-line-of-sight, point-to-multipoint wireless Ethernet solution.
  11/5/2008
  Wireless Backhaul Today – Part 1, ADC
  As Mobile Video and other bandwidth-hungry mobile applications dominate the wireless communications infrastructure, wireless backhaul – the transfer of traffic from a wireless base station back to the core network (and ultimately the Internet) – become critical. In the past, T1s and E1s were used to do this, but increasing bandwidth demands encourage the deployment of fiber, which can be expensive. The latest approach is to use point-to-point wireless backhaul technologies, or a combination of wireless and fiber. In this six-part series, we take a look at what's happening with wireless backhaul today.
  11/4/2008
  ORANO Deploys BridgeWave's Gigabit Wireless Links
  BridgeWave Communications' AR80X gigabit wireless links are helping the Optical Regional Advanced Network of Ontario (ORANO) to transport research information. They are also serving as a backup network connection between collaborating researchers in Canada and the United States.
  11/4/2008
  Nighthawk Systems Intros New Two-Way Wireless Product Line
  Nighthawk Systems, a provider of intelligent wireless power management products and emergency notification devices, has just introduced a new, two-way wireless suite of products, which can offer reliable control capabilities to electric utility customers.
  11/4/2008
  Wavelink's New SDK Adds Advanced Voice Capabilities to Wireless Applications
  Wavelink Corporation, a provider of multi-vendor mobile application development and infrastructure management software, announced that it has added Wavelink Speakeasy SDK (software development kit) to its Speakeasy voice platform. The new SDK adds voice to existing wireless applications and facilitates enterprises to voice-enable their client-side batch applications.
  11/3/2008
  Proxim Announces Enhanced ServPak Customer Service and Support
  This new program is put in place to provide a more customizable and global support experience for customers. Proxim redesigned its ServPak in an effort to better serve its expanding global customer base. This program is positioned as providing better value, customizable support options and improved response times throughout the world.
  11/3/2008
  ADC Debuts FlexWave Prism
  According to the company, the URH was designed as a cost-effective solution for extending or distributing capacity from base stations to other areas that require coverage.
  10/31/2008
  Aliph's Jawbone Bluetooth Headset Uses BlueCore5-Multimedia from CSR
  Aliph's new Jawbone Bluetooth headset is using BlueCore5-Multimedia Bluetooth technology from CSR, a global provider of personal wireless technology. CSR's integrated Digital Signal Processor (DSP) enables the Jawbone's patented NoiseAssassin technology, which eliminates noise disturbances in any environment.
  10/31/2008
  Ruckus Provides Wi-Fi to 14 School Districts
  Ruckus Wireless has been chosen by 14 school districts across the nation to supply Smart wireless LAN (WLAN) systems based on the emerging 802.11n high-speed wireless standard.
  10/31/2008
  Cedarville University Selects Meru Networks for WiFi Upgrade
  The school's existing 802.11a/b/g standards will be replaced with high-performance IEEE 802.11n standard, which is expected to improve the performance five-fold, according to the company and university.
  10/30/2008
  Green Hills Software Selects Devicescape for Its Proven Wireless Security
  Green Hills Software has entered into a partnership with Devicescape, a provider of advanced Wi-Fi software solutions. Green Hills customers are now able to have a completely embedded Wi-Fi solution that delivers certification and compliance with Wi-Fi industry standards.
  10/30/2008
  Cellynne Deploys Xirrus 802.11n Wi-Fi Arrays to Improve Operations
  Cellynne Corporation, a fully integrated paper manufacturer specializing in a broad range of dispensing systems, has deployed Xirrus 802.11abg+n Wi-Fi Arrays across its Florida headquarters and manufacturing facility.
  10/29/2008
  Devicescape Easy Wi-Fi Integrated with Green Hills Platform
  Under a recent agreement between Devicescape and Green Hills Software, Devicescape Easy Wi-Fi will be integrated with the Green Hills Platform.
  10/29/2008
  ABP to Distribute Altai's Super Wi-Fi Base Stations
  First debuted at TMC's ITEXPO West 2008, the new Altai products are helping ABP to enable Service Providers to create powerful and robust Wi-Fi hotspots almost everywhere for all types of Internet services. ABP has identified greatest growth rates in high-traffic areas, especially where there are many business travelers.
  10/28/2008
  The Allegany County Public Schools Deploy Meru Wireless LANs
  Wireless LANs from Meru Networks have been picked to support The Allegany County Public Schools' mobile applications and deliver wireless networking to the district's more than 10,000 students, faculty and staff.
  10/28/2008
  ScanSource Distributes Wireless LAN from Ruckus
  Electronic security specialist ScanSource Security is going to distribute the full suite of Ruckus ZoneFlex Smart Wireless LAN systems from Ruckus Wireless to its reseller customers across the U.S. Ruckus Wireless is a key player in the carrier and enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) markets.
  10/27/2008
  Cox Communications to Launch Its Own Wireless Service
  Cox, a cable company, is in the works to have its own cellular network up and running by next year, adding more cable competition with phone companies. The company expressed an interested by spending $550 million on licenses to use the airwaves however, no detailed plans have been demonstrated.
  10/27/2008
  Hitachi Plant Technologies Launches GainSpan Powered Wi-Fi Sensor
  Hitachi Plant Technologies has announced ZigNET-TAGMO, a wireless sensor targeted for broad range of commercial and industrial applications that uses ubiquitous, installed Wi-Fi infrastructure. Based upon low-power Wi-Fi semiconductor and software provided by GainSpan, this solution allows easy integration and deployment of Wi-Fi sensor network within an enterprise.
  10/27/2008
  Redpine Signals Intros New WiFi Modules
  Redpine Signals has released a set of three WiFi modules based on its ultra low power Lite-Fi 802.11n technology.
  10/24/2008
  Rautakesko Selects Ekahau's Wi-Fi-based RTLS Solution for Analyzing Customer Behavior
  Rautakesko Limited has selected Ekahau's Wi-Fi-based RTLS solution for customer behavior analysis in its retail stores.
  10/23/2008
  Quebecor Media and Videotron Plan Generation 3.75 Wireless Telecommunications Services In Quebec
  Quebecor Media and Videotron announced that they would be investing between $800 million and $1 billion over four years to roll out their own advanced wireless network. The two companies had announced their plan last year.
  10/23/2008
  Quebecor Media and Videotron Plan Generation 3.75 Wireless Telecommunications Services In Quebec
  Quebecor Media and Videotron announced that they would be investing between $800 million and $1 billion over four years to roll out their own advanced wireless network. The two companies had announced their plan last year.
  10/23/2008
  Elef Selects NAVTEQ for Supplying Map Data for its New Touche Smartphone
  NAVTEQ has been selected by Elef, a mobile phone provider in Brazil, to supplying map data for its Touche Smartphone. NAVTEQ provides digital map data for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions. The map data from NAVTEQ will power the Route 66 navigation application, Navigate 8, featured on the Touche.
  10/23/2008
  WalkingHotSpot from TapRoot Systems
  TapRoot Systems announced that its WalkingHotSpot Internet connectivity solution is now available to purchase directly from www.walkinghotspot.com.
  10/23/2008
  Take Me to the Baseball Stadium with Wi-Fi
  Meru Networks has signed an agreement with Nationals Park, to offer wireless Internet access to people attending Washington Nationals baseball games. The sports facility with a seating capacity of 41,888, has deployed a Meru Networks wireless LAN system as its network infrastructure for stadium operations, guest services and guest Internet access.
  10/23/2008
  Spirent Communications Partners with SGS Wireless
  Spirent Communications plc, a global provider of performance analysis and service management solutions has entered into an agreement with SGS Wireless, an inspection, verification, testing, and certification company, to provide validation and testing services on the Spirent UMTS Location Test System (ULTS) at SGS Wireless laboratory in Cambridge, UK.
  10/23/2008
  Staccato Uses Cadence Low-Power Solution for its CMOS Ripcord2 UWB Devices
  Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that Staccato Communications has used the Cadence Low-Power Solution for its 65-nanometer CMOS Ripcord2 family of WiMedia Ultra-Wideband (UWB) devices.
  10/22/2008
  Motorola Intros WIPS Sensor
  The integrated product was followed by Motorola's acquisition of AirDefense, a WLAN security provider and former Motorola OEM partner, last month.
  10/22/2008
  Skyhook, Symbian Demo WiFi Positioning on Symbian V9.5
  Both companies demonstrated support for Skyhook's WiFi Positioning System with Symbian's LBS architecture, enabling fast and accurate location acquisition in urban and indoor environments.
  10/22/2008
  Boingo Mobile Service Now Available on Motorola MOTO Q 11 Smarphone
  Boingo Mobile is now available on Motorola's WiFi-enabled MOTO Q 11 smartphone. Reportedly this is the first mobile phone from Motorola to be bundled with Boingo's connection software and service.
  10/21/2008
  Pop!Tech Conference Deploys WLAN Solution From Meru Networks
  Meru Networks said that its IEEE 802.11n wireless LAN has been deployed at the 12th annual Pop!Tech conference, which is being held this week in Camden, Maine. The solution is providing high-speed wireless Internet access.
  10/21/2008
  G2 Microsystems Intros Complete Wi-Fi Networking Module
  G2 Microsystems has introduced a complete, fully-calibrated Wi-Fi networking module that has the ability to instantly Internet-enable anything including battery-powered or microcontroller-based.
  10/21/2008
  Zencos Signs Reseller Agreement with Meraki
  Business intelligence solutions vendor, Zencos claimed on Friday it is now an authorized reseller for Meraki wireless MESH technology.
  10/21/2008
  Devicescape Delivers Latest Version of Easy Wi-Fi
  Devicescape, a provider of secure and seamless access for wireless devices, announced today its latest version of its Devicescape Easy Wi-Fi software - a comprehensive product that can be integrated into a wide variety of service-enabled device designs to provide secure, reliable and easy-to-use Wi-Fi network access. The solution is suitable for OEM and ODM embedded devices, PC OEM applications, and semiconductor reference designs.
  10/20/2008
  WalkingHotSpot Brings Internet to Smartphone Users Everywhere
  Officials from TapRoot say their company develops software for smartphones. One product, WalkingHotSpot, can make changes to the Windows Mobile 6 and S60 3G/Wi-Fi smartphones with a one-time software download to a WiFi-enabled smartphone.
  10/20/2008
  Baycom Acquires TheGlobalNet, Expands Wisconsin Footprint
  According to Baycom President Steve Elias, the company's goal is to provide reliable high-speed wireless Internet service and to support customers.
  10/20/2008
  Nivis and Apprion Collaborate on Open Industrial Wireless Networks
  Nivis, a provider of wireless industrial networks and communications, and Apprion, a provider of open, integrated industrial wireless systems for manufacturers, announced jointly that the two companies will collaborate on providing industrial facilities with reliable, secure wireless networks, devices, applications and services.
  10/17/2008
  NSN Presses Ahead with LTE Solution for 4G
  Communications equipments vendor Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) said on Wednesday it has begun shipping its Long Term Evolution (LTE) hardware for emerging high-speed wireless networks.
  10/17/2008
  Cablevision Completes Optimum WiFi Deployment in Long Island and Connecticut
  Cablevision Systems Corporation has announced the successful completion of Optimum WiFi wireless Internet deployment in Long Island. This is expected to give wireless Internet access for the commercial and high-traffic areas in Long Island, Connecticut and Western/Dutchess service areas.
  10/17/2008
  Actiontec Debuts Second Generation MegaPlug AV Powerline Networking Adapter
  Actiontec Electronics has announced its Next Gen MegaPlug AV Ethernet Adapter, which allows the customers to connect bandwidth-intensive multimedia devices throughout the home.
  10/17/2008
  MaxWiFi Communications Ensures Hotel Guest Security with NOC
  Offering products and services in secure wireless networks for hospitality industry, MaxWiFi Communications has announced that it can provide hotel guest security and save them from theft of corporate information through monitored Network Operation Center (NOC).
  10/16/2008
  Connect One Debuts Nano WiReach
  Connect One, the Device Networking Authority, has just released Nano WiReach, an embedded WiFi bridge which the company says can quickly and easily connect any embedded device to 802.11b/g wireless LANs with minimal programming.
  10/15/2008
  TIA Updates Wireless IP Network Standards
  The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), a group focused on advocacy, standards development, business development and intelligence for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, has recently updated the TIA-835-C cdma 2000 Wireless IP Network Standard.
  10/15/2008
  Galderma Picks Aruba Networks, Ipelium for Wireless LAN Makeover
  Aruba already has completed deployments of wireless LANs at Galderma's French corporate services, U.K. office, production sites, and central data center in Switzerland, where Ipelium, Aruba's certified solution provider, conducted the deployment.
  10/15/2008
  Motorola Announces Next-Generation One Point Wireless Suite and Wireless Manager
  While introducing its next-generation One Point Wireless Suite, Motorola announced the upcoming release of its Wireless Manager 2.0, a powerful network management tool that works with the indoor RF Management Suite to offer a single point of control for Motorola indoor and outdoor wireless networks.
  10/15/2008
  VeriWave's Test Systems Selected by U4EA for Mobiles
  VeriWave recently announced the selection of its test system by U4EA Technologies. VeriWave's WaveTest systems will be used by U4EA for ensuring the maximum performance of U4EA's wireless LAN (Local Area Network) networking solutions for SMBs (Small to Medium Businesses).
  10/14/2008
  NETGEAR Announces Six-Bay Desktop Network-Attached Storage Solution for SMBs
  NETGEAR, a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded networking solutions, has announced worldwide availability of the industry's first six-bay desktop network-attached storage solution (NAS) for small- and medium-sized businesses. In a cost-effective unit that is easy to use and quick to deploy, NETGEAR's ReadyNAS Pro Gigabit Desktop Storage family provides high availability, high performance, expandability, and serviceability.
  10/14/2008
  D-Link Unveils Business-Class 802.11n WLAN for the SMB
  Designed especially for the small to medium business (SMB), D-Link, an end-to-end networking solutions provider, has announced its first 802.11n WLAN solutions. The wireless access points (APs) provide various benefits such as superior bandwidth and coverage, multiple operation modes, flexible management and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities.
  10/14/2008
  Quantenna Intros 802.11n WiFi Chipsets
  Quantenna Communications, a developer of silicon for intelligent wireless networking, has launched the world's first wireless chipsets that deliver guaranteed bandwidth for high speed wireless networking.
  10/14/2008
  RF Technologies Intros Wireless Call and Communication Solution
  RF Technologies has introduced a wireless call and communication solution, Code Alert Integrated Care Management (ICM). The new solution has the ability to help residents of senior living facilities notify caregivers that they need assistance.
  10/14/2008
  T-Mobile Launches BlackBerry Flip Phone
  Apparently, customers are still flipping out over the flip phone.
  10/13/2008
  SecPoint's Penetrator Hailed as User-Friendly WiFi Security Solution
  "It is easy to win a general award, but an innovation award tells you that this really breaks new ground," said Victor Christiansenn, owner of SecPoint.
  10/13/2008
  FCC Tech Staff Clears Auction, Paves Way for Free National WiFi
  The Commission has initiated a proceeding to auction off Advanced Wireless Service in the 2155 to 2175 MHz band, referred to as AWS-3, to create a free, national wireless Internet service. The FCC is expected to finalize rules this year and could begin auctioning off airwaves in early-to-mid 2009.
  10/13/2008
  Voice Over WiFi in the Enterprise
  A new study finds that companies are increasingly deploying voice over WiFi solutions in order to improve the flexibility of the workforce and become more mobile.
  10/10/2008
  Cambridge Consultants' Wireless Activity Monitor Promotes Fitness and Health
  Allowing continuous tracking of activity levels throughout the day, Cambridge Consultants has developed the MiBand. Requiring very little user-input, the MiBand is worn on the wrist and sends its data to a behavioral coaching system called MiLife which then provides health and fitness guidance.
  10/10/2008
  McKesson Opts for BIO-key Biometric Identification Technology
  BIO-key International, a provider of finger-based biometric identification and wireless public safety solutions, has announced that McKesson Provider Technologies is deploying BIO-key's WEB-key biometric identification technology. The company will look to improve the security and convenience of access to medication dispensing cabinets with this agreement.
  10/10/2008
  Why is Lack of Interoperability in Wireless a Concern in Industrial Applications?
  End users are wary of becoming locked into a proprietary system that may hinder their future advancement, as they may not be able to adopt any new technology.
  10/9/2008
  ElcomSoft Accelerates Recovery of WPA and WPA2 Encryption
  ElcomSoft's patent-pending GPU acceleration technology has been implemented in Elcomsoft Distributed Password Recovery. The integration allows using laptop, desktop or server computers equipped with supported NVIDIA video cards to break Wi-Fi encryption up to 100 times faster than by using CPU only.
  10/9/2008
  Texas Instruments Collaborates with VirtualLogix
  Texas Instruments (TI) and VirtualLogix have collaborated to deliver the first software solution that introduces control- and management-plane capability to TI digital signal processors (DSPs) targeted for wireless base stations.
  10/8/2008
  Lenovo Offers High-Speed Wireless Through ThinkPad and IdeaPad Notebook PCs
  Lenovo now reportedly offers high-speed wireless connectivity to its customers through a wide range of WiMAX-enabled Lenovo ThinkPad and IdeaPad notebook PCs.
  10/8/2008
  Verrex Corporation Selects Blue Coat for WAN Optimization
  Verrex can offer application performance for users outside the corporate office by deploying Blue Coat appliances in branch offices and software for employees working in the field.
  10/8/2008
  Boingo and MLBAM Stream MLB Playoffs in Airports
  In an effort to bring entertainment and an exciting Wi-Fi experience to the customers, Boingo Wireless, a provider of wireless communication services, recently announced that it has signed a contract with Major League Baseball Advanced Media (MLBAM), the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball.
  10/7/2008
  Brazilian Army School Deploys Aruba's Wireless Networks
  Aruba Networks has announced that Synergy has deployed Aruba's wireless networks at the Escola de Aperfeiçoamento de Oficiais (EsAO) Brazilian Army School and surrounding housing complexes.
  10/7/2008
  Shipments of CE Devices with Wi-Fi to Reach Almost 1 Billion by 2012
  Wi-Fi is a valued technology for the consumer electronic (CE) market with its large installed base in mobile PCs and home networks, flexibility, and mature ecosystem, according to research firm In-Stat.
  10/7/2008
  EDX Wireless Expands its Asian Presence
  While expanding its Asian presence, EDX Wireless has appointed a new distributor in Taiwan to their growing list of worldwide representatives.
  10/7/2008
  Dimension Data Leverages AirMagnet's 802.11n WLAN Solution in Europe
  AirMagnet's 802.11n WLAN Solution reportedly is being used by Dimension Data, a specialist IT services and solutions provider, to survey, plan and optimize 11n wireless networks throughout Europe.
  10/6/2008
  AnyDATA Announces Dealer Program for AnyTrack GPS Tracking Devices
  AnyDATA Corporation, a global innovator in the design and manufacture of wireless communications devices, has unveiled the AnyTrack Dealer Program. With this, the qualified dealers can retail AnyTrack GPS tracking devices.
  10/3/2008
  Renowned Heart and Lung Center Deploys Alcatel-Lucent WLAN
  Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust, the internationally-renowned heart and lung center, has deployed an Alcatel-Lucent Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) to form the core component of its IT strategy. Facilitating total mobility of its patient services, this deployment aims to transform clinical care.
  10/3/2008
  Assurant Acquires Wireless Handset Service Provider, Signal Holdings
  Assurant, a provider of specialty insurance and insurance-related products and services, has completed the acquisition of Signal Holdings, a provider of wireless handset protection programs and repair services.
  10/3/2008
  Industry Giants Unite to Deliver Mobile Broadband Future
  With the alliance, the companies aim to offer a compelling alternative to WiFi.
  10/2/2008
  SoftAtHome Marks Milestones Achieved During First Six Months
  The company also announced its association with the WiFi Alliance, enabling Service Providers and Integrators to create WiFi certified solutions on the SoftAtHome Operating Platform. SoftAtHome is also a member of the Broadband Forum, which seeks to provide full interoperability among devices as well as manage and deliver advanced IP services to customers.
  10/2/2008
  Freedom4 Launches Integrated 3G and WiFi Mobile Broadband Service
  Freedom4, which has a national license to deploy Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) services in the 3.6 GHz band, has launched what it claims is the U.K.'s first integrated third generation (3G) and WiF) mobile broadband service.
  10/2/2008
  Broadcom Upgrades Location-based Services with WiFi Positioning from Skyhook Wireless
  Broadcom, a provider of semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, plans to upgrade its location based services (LBS) infrastructure by adding a WiFi positioning system developed by Skyhook Wireless.
  10/2/2008
  Cortina and Ralink Debut Reference Design
  Cortina Systems Inc. and Ralink Technology announced a new reference design powered by Cortina's CS3516 Network Processor and Ralink's 802.11n WiFi solution RT2880. The companies have stated that they will showcase this design in the coming CEATEC in Japan.
  10/2/2008
  Ritter Communications Selects Zhone's Multi-Service Access Platform
  Ritter said that Zhone was selected because of its responsive and personalized customer service, robust platform, and support for future services. The company says it chose Zhone's MALC with voice and ADSL2+ line cards to replace its legacy DSLAM equipment – a choice that's expected to help it lay an extensible foundation for service expansion.
  10/1/2008
  Nokia and Nokia Siemens Announce Patent License Agreement with Huawei
  Nokia and Nokia Siemens Networks have signed a patent license agreement with Huawei and its affiliates for standards essential patents.
  9/30/2008
  Zoom Technologies Debuts Thumbnail-Sized Bluetooth USB Adapter
  Zoom Technologies, a company developing VoIP, ADSL and Bluetooth products, announced today it will ship the first batch of its Model 4322 Bluetooth Wireless USB Adapter.
  9/30/2008
  Broadcom Unveils New VoIP Digital Signal Processor
  Broadcom Corporation, a developer of semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, has introduced its new high performance voice over IP (VoIP) digital signal processor (DSP) aimed at next-generation OEM designs of multi-service access nodes (MSANs), IP digital subscriber line access multiplexers (IPDSLAMs) and deep fiber multi- dwelling units (MDU).
  9/30/2008
  ArrowSpan Adds to its Wireless Mesh Portfolio
  ArrowSpan, a global provider of switching wireless mesh solutions, is set to introduce the MeshAP 3800-A9 900MHz, the latest addition to its wireless mesh portfolio. The solution comes with unlimited hop counts and no performance degradation.
  9/30/2008
  Altierre Intros Ultra-Low-Power Wireless Platform for Retailers
  Altierre Corporation, a provider of wireless dynamic pricing solutions, has introduced its wireless platform for large retail chains. The platform represents a revolutionary green technology with the potential to save billions of sheets of paper currently wasted on price tags and marketing messages. It provides a unified infrastructure as well for a host of applications, beginning with Altierre's dynamic pricing and signage system.
  9/30/2008
  Amcom Software Acquires CommtechWireless
  Amcom Software has acquired CommtechWireless, a provider of technology that connects critical data sources, such as nurse call alarms and patient monitors, to the right people via their preferred communication devices.
  9/30/2008
  realXtend Open Source Virtual Reality Platform is Accelerating
  The realXtend open source virtual reality platform is accelerating with the growing ecosystem, according to Global Connexus. Global Connexus is working in cooperation with the City of Oulu, Finland and Oulu Innovation. In order to develop the world's best virtual world platform, Nokia and the City of Oulu have also joined the supporters of realExtend project.
  9/30/2008
  Broadcom's Gateway Solution Enables Telecom Networks
  Broadcom Corporation, a provider of semiconductors for wired and wireless communications, has announced a new generation of xDSL customer premises equipment (CPE) system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions that support the VDSL2 protocol, with seamless ADSL2+ fallback.
  9/30/2008
  NextWave Wireless Starts Folding up GO Networks
  San Diego, Calif.-based NextWave Wireless Inc announced Sunday that it had kicked off the process of discontinuing the operations of its GO Networks, a supplier of wide-area Wi-Fi network equipment, as part of a global restructuring program.
  9/30/2008
  Comarco to Sell its Wireless Test Solutions Business to Ascom
  Comarco has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of its wireless test solutions (WTS) business to Ascom Holding AG, an international solution provider with comprehensive technological know-how in mission-critical communications.
  9/29/2008
  Trapeze Networks Deploys China's Largest WiFi Network
  Trapeze Networks will install the WiFi network over three phases along with Commnet, a subsidiary of SOYEA Technology. In the first phase, WiFi access will be enabled along Hangzhou's main ring roads, important scenic spots, the central business district and some residential areas. Phases two and three will extend that coverage to the entire Greater Hangzhou area. The whole of Hangzhou will be blanketed with WiFi connectivity by the end of 2009.
  9/29/2008
  New Sierra Embedded Module Offers 900 MHz HSPA Frequency Support
  The MC8792V is the company's first to offer 900 MHz frequency band support and it is designed for HSPA networks, offering new and existing original equipment manufacturer customers the ability to expand their product offerings, according to Sierra.
  9/29/2008
  TeliaSonera Deploys Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi System
  TeliaSonera is deploying Ruckus Wireless MediaFlex Smart Wi-Fi systems to provide customers wireless distribution of the IP-based digital TV service (IPTV), Telia Digital-TV, throughout their homes.
  9/29/2008
  DeFi Mobile Launches DeFI Global Access
  DeFi Mobile recently announced the launch of the DeFi Global Access which will allow subscribed members to make and receive unlimited phone calls from around the world through Wi-Fi access to its carrier-grade global IP (Internet Protocol) network.
  9/29/2008
  TCS Receives Patent for "Location Derived Presence Information"
  TeleCommunication Systems (TCS), a provider of mission-critical wireless communications, announced that U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded patent number 7,426,380 for "Location Derived Presence Information."
  9/29/2008
  Treo Pro by Palm Now Available
  Palm, Inc. announced that the unlocked Treo Pro smartphone – with its blend of Palm's ease-of-use innovations and sleek new design – is now available in the United States.
  9/26/2008
  Aruba and Babylon Telecommunications Deliver Internet Access to U.S. Troops in Iraq
  Babylon Telecommunications has deployed Aruba Networks' wireless networks at Joint Base Balad in Iraq to provide Internet access to over 20,000 soldiers.
  9/26/2008
  Texas Instruments Boosts 2.4GHz Range w/ AirWire Antenna
  Texas Instruments has bolstered 2.4 GHz range with an internally integrated AirWire Antenna from Pinyon Technologies. The antenna will also be included in a reference design for the CC2430 and CC2510. Several reference designs will be provided for the Low Power RF ICs by Texas Instruments, so that the customer will be able to decide on a design and get started with it quickly.
  9/26/2008
  Texas Instruments Boosts 2.4GHz Range with Pinyon Antenna
  Texas Instruments has bolstered 2.4 GHz range with an internally integrated AirWire Antenna from Pinyon Technologies. The antenna will also be included in a reference design for the CC2430 and CC2510. Several reference designs will be provided for the Low Power RF ICs by Texas Instruments so that the customer will be able to decide on a design and get started with it quickly.
  9/26/2008
  Club Med Selects Alcatel-Lucent to Transform Worldwide Telephony Services
  The all-inclusive resort company, Club Med, has entered into a 7-year agreement with Alcatel-Lucent. According to the agreement, Alcatel-Lucent and its global business partners will install and manage the company's telephony solution for hospitality.
  9/26/2008
  DeFi Mobile Launches Unlimited Global Voice and Data Service
  DeFi Mobile has released DeFi Global Access, a subscription-based service that allows its members to make and receive unlimited phone calls worldwide via Wi-Fi access to DeFi Mobile's carrier-grade, global IP network. Offered for a flat monthly fee of $40, the new service also includes unlimited worldwide Internet and data access for mobile device Web browsing and e-mail.
  9/26/2008
  TIA Publishes Encryption Standards for Voice and Data Over Wireless Systems
  The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has announced that it has published TIA-946-A, Enhanced Cryptographic Algorithms. As the demand for encryption of personal information shared electronically continues to rise, such information will be valuable to members and associating businesses.
  9/25/2008
  Heartland Leverages VeriFone for Tableside Payment
  Heartland Payment Systems, one the of nation's largest payments processors, has certified VeriFone's ON THE SPOT pay-at-the-table managed services solution for nationwide use.
  9/25/2008
  Esquire Picks Ruckus Wireless WiFi Solution for Fall 2008 Event Series
  ZoneFlex Smart Wireless LAN (WLAN) fromRuckus Wireless has been selected by Esquire magazine to provide WiFi coverage throughout the publishing company's 7,400-square-foot "Esquire House Hollywood Hills."
  9/25/2008
  Toshiba and MOD Partner for Digital Media Downloads Through SD Cards
  With the investment, Toshiba proposes to add $20 million to the already invested amount of $4 million -- taking Toshiba's total investment in MOD to $24 million.
  9/25/2008
  M2M Service Providers Form Global Wireless Network
  The m2mGlobal Alliance, a network of regional machine-to-machine (M2M) service providers, has formed its global M2M wireless network to provide unified, seamless network for delivering M2M applications across the globe.
  9/24/2008
  Aerohive Wireless LAN Deployed in BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir
  Aerohive Networks announced that BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir and Cultural Center in Chino Hills, California has deployed its Aerohive wireless LAN solution on its 21-acre campus for supporting its mobile VoIP initiative. Aerohive created the controller-less "cooperative control" wireless LAN (WLAN) architecture.
  9/23/2008
  Performance Technologies Enhances Europe's Rail Communication Networks
  Performance Technologies, a company that develops communication platforms and systems, is offering its Advanced Managed Platforms (AMP) to improve the railway communication networks in Europe.
  9/23/2008
  Ceragon Demos Microwave Radio with End-to-End Ethernet OAM Capabilities
  Ceragon Networks, a provider of wireless backhaul solutions, announced that its FibeAir IP-10 platform microwave radio solution features fully integrated, end-to-end Ethernet link and service operation, administration and maintenance (OA&M) capabilities.
  9/23/2008
  The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Taps Powerwave Technologies
  Powerwave Technologies was recently selected by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, to upgrade its public safety wireless communications networks. The agency operates some of the nation's busiest and most vital transportation links, including John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports, and the 16-acre World Trade Center site.
  9/23/2008
  Worldwide Business Use of Wi-Fi Spots Increases 46%
  Business use of iPass Wi-Fi hotspots increased by 46 percent from the first half of 2007 to the first half of 2008, while European business use of Wi-Fi topped North America for the first time.
  9/22/2008
  Axcess Micro-Wireless IDs Rolled out in West Virginia for Miner Safety
  Axcess International, a provider of Micro-Wireless business activity management solutions, has announced the rollout of its long range Micro-Wireless IDs across an initial 30 West Virginia mines. This will help operators to comply with new safety regulations outlined in The Miner Act of 2006.
  9/22/2008
  Hotgate to Offer Free Wi-Fi Services in Penang
  Hotgate Technology, an Internet-enabled service provider, has announced the launch of free wireless Internet services in Penang.
  9/19/2008
  Imation Selects WiQuest Wireless USB Solution
  Imation has selected WiQuest's complete Wireless USB solution for the company's new Apollo Pro WX external hard drive. Apollo Pro WX is a wireless personal area storage device and provides a secure, no-touch, wireless backup solution for hassle-free back-up and storage of personal data.
  9/19/2008
  UTStarcom mSwitch Powers Brasil Telecom's FMC Push
  UTStarcom, which sells its broadband, Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), next generation network (NGN) and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established markets, announced that its mSwitch solution is powering Brasil Telecom's fixed mobile convergence (FMC) networks.
  9/19/2008
  Lexar Debuts Shoot-n-Sync Wi-Fi Memory Card
  Enabling users to wirelessly send photos to their computers, social networking and photo-sharing Web sites, Lexar Media, a global provider of memory products for digital media, has introduced Shoot-n-Sync Wi-Fi memory card. Compatible with SD-compatible digital cameras, the 2GB memory card reliably records and stores digital photos in a camera just like a standard memory card. It also allows users to wirelessly upload from camera to computer and directly to the Internet.
  9/19/2008
  T-Mobile Announces Commercial 3G Network
  T-Mobile USA, Inc. is announcing highlights of its wireless network expansion plans, including deployment of its third-generation (3G) wireless broadband service to 27 markets in the United States by the end of 2008.
  9/18/2008
  Mine Site and AeroScout Enhance Safety and Efficiency at Beltana Mine
  Facilitating real-time location tracking of personnel and equipment, and controlled mustering process, AeroScout's Wi-Fi-based visibility solution is being used by Xstrata Coal to bring increased safety to workers at the Beltana Coal Mine, Australia's most productive longwall operation. AeroScout will be offering this service in partnership with Mine Site Technologies (MST), a provider of mining communication.
  9/18/2008
  RFID's Use, Evaluation 'Growing' Across Industry Verticals
  An online end-user survey recently completed by ABI Research has found that RFID is being used or evaluated for a growing number of applications across a wide range of vertical industry sectors.
  9/17/2008
  Motorola Enhances Wireless Next Generation Architecture
  Motorola Inc. has added a real-time location solution to the Wireless Next Generation (Wi-NG) architecture for its RF Wireless Switches. The Real-time Location System (RTLS) strengthens Motorola's all-wireless enterprise portfolio by delivering location awareness and standards-based application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party business applications across Motorola's indoor and outdoor wireless LAN (WLAN) infrastructure.
  9/17/2008
  DataPath Awarded $2.2M to Support U.S. Army SATCOM Terminals
  DataPath, a global provider of satellite and wireless communications networks, has been awarded $2.2 million to provide personnel, spares kits and other equipment for in-theater depots that support the U.S. Army's Joint Network Node (JNN)/Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) program.
  9/17/2008
  Freescale to Acquire Intoto
  Freescale Semiconductor is all set to purchase Intoto, a provider of software platform products for networking and communications equipment manufacturers.
  9/17/2008
  Trent College Sees Student IT Use Double Thanks to Alcatel-Lucent
  Trent College, a top UK independent day and boarding school, has seen student use of its IT facilities double since the deployment of an Alcatel-Lucent wired and wireless local area network (WLAN). In addtion, with the introduction of network access control (NAC) technology from Bradford Networks, IT support for laptops has been reduced by approximately 90 percent, according to Trent College.
  9/17/2008
  Devicescape Enables Easy WiFi access for New Slacker G2 Personal Radio Player
  Devicescape Software, a provider of seamless and secure WiFi connectivity, announced that it has enabled the new Slacker G2 Personal Radio with instant WiFi.
  9/16/2008
  FON WiFi Community Tops One Million Members
  FON, a global WiFi community with a mission to stimulate the growth of this technology around the world, announced that more than one million members have joined it so far, which makes FON the largest WiFi Community in the world till now.
  9/16/2008
  Exalt Intros Industry's Fastest 5 GHz Microwave Backhaul Radio
  Exalt Communications, an innovator in next-generation wireless backhaul, has introduced the EX-r GigE series of microwave radios. Apart from covering all three 5 GHz bands in a single carrier-class system, this radio provides the industry's highest-capacity Gigabit Ethernet microwave.
  9/16/2008
  Farmington Municipal School District Installs Meru Networks' WLANs
  Farmington Municipal School District has installed Meru Networks wireless LANs in four middle schools. This follows an eLearning initiative which has been undertaken to provide one laptop per student. Meru Networks deployment will be extended district-wise to include high schools and elementary schools.
  9/16/2008
  Download Flycell Ringtones, Donate $1 to "Stand Up To Cancer"
  Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is a charitable program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), founded by a group of media, entertainment and philanthropic leaders who have been affected by cancer in various ways.
  9/16/2008
  Aruba Networks Gains FCC Approval for Software Defined Radio
  Aruba Networks, a global provider of wireless local area networks (LANs) and mobility solutions, has been granted approval by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use Software Defined Radio (SDR) and Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) technology in its 802.11n access points, an announcement from the company said.
  9/15/2008
  Powerwave Technologies Provides Wireless Coverage for Latin America's Tallest Office Building
  The in-building wireless network, based on Powerwave's Distributed Antenna System (DAS) technology, supports GSM1900, iDEN800 and CDMA800 commercial wireless frequencies throughout the 85,000-square-foot office building.
  9/15/2008
  Wi-Fi TV's New China Subsidiary to Offer Personal Internet TV
  Wi-Fi TV is forming a subsidiary to further develop and deploy its Social Internet TV plan for China. With over 220 million Internet users, China is both the largest and the fastest growing Internet market in the world.
  9/12/2008
  Morose Media Announces Availability of WMWifiRouter 1.20
  Morose Media, a software and Internet development company, announces the availability of WMWifiRouter 1.20.
  9/12/2008
  Deer Creek School Deploys BridgeWave's Gigabit Wireless Links
  Deer Creek School District in Edmond, Oklahoma has replaced their existing low-frequency wireless radios with BridgeWave's gigabit wireless links. Featuring exclusive AdaptRate technology, the BridgeWave AR80X GigE radios provide increased bandwidth and improved network services to the district's rural campuses.
  9/11/2008
  Trackn/Enfotrace Incorporates Telit Cellular M2M Technology
  Southern California based-Trackn/Enfotrace is a provider of remote vehicle and asset tracking products. The company designs, manufactures and markets GPS-based asset location products and services that serve the LBS security and asset management markets.
  9/11/2008
  ActiveMine Gets MSHA Approval for Safety Regulations
  Active Control Technology Inc. announced that its ActiveMine has achieved the U.S. federal regulatory approval. ActiveMine is a wireless communications and locating system for mines. Active Control Technology (ACT) designs and markets wireless network control and communication systems required in buildings and in extreme environments.
  9/10/2008
  Driving Productivity w/ Voice Over WiFi Technology
  Aberdeen Group, a Harte-Hanks Company, in a report, "Voice Over WiFi in the Enterprise: No Wires, No Bars, No Problem," reveals that best-in-class organizations reached a 51 percent increase in workforce productivity with voice solutions over their wireless network.
  9/10/2008
  CalAmp Selects Sierra Wireless Embedded Modules for 3G Wireless Broadband Connectivity
  CalAmp has selected Sierra Wireless embedded modules to include 3G wireless broadband connectivity into CalAmp's WiMetry Internet Protocol-based wireless communications platform used in Automatic Meter Reading/Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMR/AMI) applications.
  9/10/2008
  TvCompass Intros TV 2.0 Platform, Powering WiFi Mobile Internet Device for Home
  The TV 2.0 Platform delivers contextual content to today's multi-tasking TV viewers in a rich second-screen environment by deploying fast-growing home WiFi networks. The tvCompass TV 2.0 Platform powers the first WiFi Mobile Internet Device developed for the digital home, and seamlessly integrates original equipment manufactured customizable MID hardware with hosted content to offer two-way interactive entertainment to users through their TV sets.
  9/10/2008
  SIMtone Launches Wireless Universal Cloud Computing Terminal
  SIMtone Corporation has launched a new cloud computing device, SIMtone SNAPbook, designed for the mobile broadband market.
  9/9/2008
  Rayspan Licensees Ship 5 Million Antennas in 2008
  Rayspan Corporation, the provider metamaterial air interface solutions, has announced that licensees of its technologies have shipped nearly 800,000 devices equipped with more than five million metamaterial antennas, in the first three quarters of 2008. The applications supported by these advanced wireless communications products are Wi-Fi wireless LANs, laptop PCs, and mobile phones.
  9/9/2008
  Bluetooth Partnerships Bring More Connectivity
  Two enhancements in development will allow the Bluetooth wireless technology to handle much larger amounts of data at much higher speeds.
  9/9/2008
  Agito Networks Debuts RoamAnywhere Mobility Router
  Agito Networks, Inc. announced that its next-generation version of the RoamAnywhere Mobility Router is available now. It is a powerful enterprise fixed mobile convergence (eFMC) product, specially designed for enterprises so that they can increase their mobile workforce productivity and reduce cellular costs.
  9/9/2008
  Ruckus Delivers New Smart Wi-Fi Products
  Ruckus Wireless delivered a collection of new Smart Wireless LAN (WLAN) products and capabilities for large-scale enterprise and branch offices for easier and cost-effective deployment of next generation Smart WLANs.
  9/9/2008
  Cablevision Completes Initial Phase of Optimum WiFi Deployment
  Cablevision has said it fully completed the initial phase of its Optimum WiFi deployment - offering free and unlimited wireless Internet access as a value-added benefit for Cablevision's Optimum Online high-speed Internet customers.
  9/8/2008
  UGA Digital Releases YouGotPhoto
  UGA Digital, a company that focuses on reliable image delivery to any connected display, has just released YouGotPhoto, a technology that enables mobile phone users direct, instant interaction with digital displays.
  9/8/2008
  Powerwave Brings Wireless to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi, located in Biloxi, Mississippi, has selected Powerwave Technologies to provide a wireless coverage system for its public safety communications network.
  9/8/2008
  Ekahau Broadens its Market Presence With New Wi-Fi Tags
  Ekahau, a provider of Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), has introduced four new Wi-Fi tags that expand the functionality of its real-time location tracking solutions.
  9/8/2008
  Napera Networks Launches Napera N24 for SMEs
  Napera Networks has launched a new version of its network access control solution to provide secure wireless access for customers, contractors or employees in small and medium sized enterprises.
  9/5/2008
  Sony Unveils Wireless Digital Photo Frames
  Sony has deployed WiFi technology to develop the CP1, which enables the users to fetch photos that are being streamed from a VAIO PC directly. The device provides a rich and colorful visual output, offering 16 million colors and 800x480 resolution, so that users can enjoy photos saved on their PCs – images that appear alive on the frame's 7-inch LCD screen.
  9/4/2008
  Phase One of Cablevision's WiFi Build-Out Is Done
  For its approximately 2.4 million Internet customers, Cablevision is now going to offer WiFi services. The services will be equipped with connection speeds of up to 1.5 Megabits per second – the equivalent to the speed of domestic DSL connection – without any extra charges, although the company has no plans to provide this service to non-subscribers currently.
  9/4/2008
  Luxul Wireless Unveils High-Performance Home WiFi System
  Luxul Wireless, a provider of wireless signal technologies, unveiled its new Pro-WAV 100, which provides coverage for areas of up to 10,000 square feet.
  9/4/2008
  SMC Networks Intros Secure Wireless Hotspot Gateway
  SMC officials say the multi-functional solution can provide SMBs with a secure and password-protected Internet access, which can be delivered to customers as value added or individual revenue-generating services.
  9/3/2008
  Imarda Uses Vector WiFi-Based Vehicle Tracking Device
  Deployment of the new vehicle tracking device Vector 300GWP to the Prolificx Vector 300 range will enable the inclusion of WiFi and PLC4Trucks interfaces to the standard features of Vector 300 series. GPRS, GPS, J1939, J1708, CAN, Bluetooth and other interfaces are already supported by the range.
  9/3/2008
  Belkin Selects Azimuth Systems' ACE Products for 802.11n Testing
  The ACE channel emulator and ADEPT-n MIMO test platform provide a framework for automated and repeatable performance, interoperability and functional testing of 802.11n devices.
  9/3/2008
  TapRoot Systems Announces Supports for Wi-Fi Protected Setup in Microsoft Windows Mobile Phones
  TapRoot Systems, a developer of software for the smartphone market, has announced it now supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup in its rich set of embedded 802.11 Wireless LAN software products.
  9/3/2008
  Georgia College Deploys WiFi Infrastructure from Ruckus
  Emmanuel's decision came after officials there received complaints from users about dropped connections, poor performance and spotty coverage offered by the existing college WLAN, which was based on 802.11g technology.
  9/3/2008
  Wavion, Leadcom Deploy Video Surveillance in Israel
  Wavion and Leadcom Integrated Solutions have successfully deployed a comprehensive video surveillance project in the municipality of Ness Ziona, Israel. Wavion said they delivered the high-speed wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi) via its advanced WBS-2400 base stations.
  9/2/2008
  University of Macau Deploys Aruba Wireless LAN at Taipa Campus
  The University of Macau has deployed a campus-wide Aruba adaptive wireless LAN at its Taipa campus. Aruba said that the University wanted to replace its legacy Wi-Fi network comprised of autonomous access points with a centrally-managed wireless LAN with automatic load balancing, a role-based firewall for security, and fault-tolerant wireless controllers.
  9/2/2008
  IRG Enables Free Wi-Fi for Retail Coffee and Tea Chain
  The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf stores now offer in-store free Wi-Fi services nationwide thanks to broadband provider, Industry Retail Group (IRG), which announced the news today.
  9/2/2008
  HomeGrid's Support to G.hn by ITU-T to Continue
  HomeGrid Forum, a non-profit trade group engaged in supporting the G.hn standardization efforts for advanced home networking worldwide, has announced it will continue offering its cooperation towards development of the G.hn next generation home networking standard being promoted by the International Telecommunication Union's Standardization Sector (ITU-T).
  9/2/2008
  EQO Among First to Support New BlackBerry Bold
  The new BlackBerry Bold smartphone has been announced and the device takes the BlackBerry experience to a new level. EQO announced that it is one of the first mobile applications to support the Bold, releasing an enhanced version of its mobile VoIP, multi-network IM and mobile messaging software.
  9/2/2008
  US Coffee & Tea Chain Announces 'Totally Free' Wi-Fi Initiative
  The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, one of the oldest and largest privately-held chains of specialty coffee and tea stores in the United States, recently announced that it will offer "totally free" Wi-Fi Internet access at virtually all company-owned stores.
  9/2/2008
  Xirrus Deploys WiFi Network in Colorado School District
  "Xirrus is well-positioned to handle the requirements of leading organizations like Boulder Valley School District and we're excited to be a part of their complete infrastructure upgrade," said Alan Amrod, vice president of sales and marketing at Xirrus. "BVSD can now provide a state-of-the-art wireless network for its students and the surrounding communities capable of supporting a wide range of educational tools both now and in the future."
  8/29/2008
  FreeFi Announces Figures for Wi-Fi Connections at Denver Airport
  FreeFi Networks has announced figures surrounding the number of average daily Wi-Fi connections at Denver International Airport (DIA).
  8/29/2008
  ABI Research Releases Report on SMB Wi-Fi Deployments
  ABI Research has released a new report on small and medium business (SMBs) customers who have Wi-Fi deployments. The research findings indicate that SMBs show a vast array of Wi-Fi deployments depending on the size, budgets, and the nature of their activities. SMBs differ in their patterns of Wi-Fi adoption, deployments, upgrades, 802.11n migration plans and their interest in a managed Wi-Fi security service, making them difficult to categorize, ABI analysts said.
  8/27/2008
  Ascom and Ekahau Debut Wi-Fi Emergency Positioning System
  Ascom Wireless Solutions (WS), serving the healthcare and manufacturing industries, and Ekahau, a provider of software-based real-time location system (RTLS), today announced a strategic collaboration to develop a Wi-Fi-based emergency positioning solution to locate people in emergency situations.
  8/27/2008
  iPass Surpasses 20,000 Hours of Wi-Fi Usage on TeliaSonera Network
  iPass recently saw its 20,000th hour of Wi-Fi usage on the TeliaSonera HomeRun Wi-Fi network which covers Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Lithuania. iPass said they began activating the network earlier this year after signing a roaming agreement with TeliaSonera and since April 2008, their users have been able to connect seamlessly to more than 1,800 hotspots as the venues have rolled into the iPass roaming network.
  8/27/2008
  Motorola Deploys Wireless LAN for Chinese University
  The network is expected to help the university provide multimedia Internet-based teaching, automatic academic office management, Internet access, long-distance teaching and other services. The school provides complete wireless LAN coverage to every building, in addition to the campus' outdoor spaces.
  8/27/2008
  Firetide Launches WLAN Controller for Enterprise WiFi Access Networks
  Firetide says it's looking to address a need that's developing as convergence grows in the channel – where a single integrator, be it security or IT, now provides the entire spectrum of networking services to an enterprise.
  8/27/2008
  Bonipak Deploys Xirrus WiFi Arrays
  Bonipak says Xirrus was exceptional in testing, providing more extensive coverage, bandwidth, and resiliency than any other WiFi product on the market. Xirrus is the first wireless product that has the same performance as Bonipak's wired network.
  8/27/2008
  Motorola's Wireless Solutions Deployed at 20 Long-Term Care Facilities
  One of the facilities participating in the deployment is Sands Point Center for Health & Rehabilitation, a 180-bed healthcare facility located in Port Washington, New York. The center sought to improve communication between patients and physicians, and went live with the Motorola enterprise mobility solution in October.
  8/27/2008
  DiVitas' CEO Talks Mobile with TMC
  DiVitas Networks' Director of Product Management, Richard Watson, will discuss mobile communications during his two sessions, "Exploring Mobility in Unified Communications" and "Messaging and Mobile UC" at ITEXPO this September.
  8/26/2008
  Orb Adds Support for Intel-Based Mobile Internet devices
  Orb Networks says that, based on the Intel Atom processor, MIDs are expected to usher in a new class of devices for mobile access to information and entertainment content.
  8/26/2008
  I.C.G Signs Distribution Agreement with Ingram Micro
  I.C.G., a wireless digital signage solutions provider, has signed a strategic master distribution agreement with Ingram Micro. The agreement will initially focus on the United States market but will later include other global markets and includes the industry's first end-to-end wireless digital signage hardware and services – I.C.G.'s MobileMedia System and ViFi Adapter, ICNet connectivity and ICPro suite of services.
  8/22/2008
  Wayport Delivers Applications to HealthSouth
  HealthSouth Corporation, the nation's largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, has entered into an agreement with Wayport, Inc., to provide public and private applications and services. This includes complimentary wireless Internet access at the company's rehabilitation hospitals.
  8/21/2008
  Deliberant Introduces Atheros-based Wi-Fi Product Lineup
  Deliberant has launched a new product lineup of wireless access points (APs) and customer premises equipment (CPEs) packed with an enhanced feature set over its existing DLB2100 and DLB2700 product lines. The new Deliberant products cover the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5 GHz spectrums and are offered in a variety of hardware configurations to suit any Wi-Fi application.
  8/21/2008
  Dual-Band Wi-Fi Comes to Business-Critical Clients
  Summit Data Communications is announcing general availability of the first dual-band Wi-Fi radios certified for Cisco Compatible Extentions Version 4 on Windows CE.
  8/21/2008
  Socket Intros New Wireless LAN Products for OEM Customers
  Socket Mobile, Inc., an innovative provider of mobile productivity products, reportedly has introduced new 802.11 a/b/g Wireless LAN products designed for corporate and industrial OEM customers to use in their embedded and plug-in applications.
  8/20/2008
  New Media Center at Democratic Convention to Use Meru Wireless LAN, WiFi
  The company said that up to 400 bloggers, electronic journalists and nonprofit leaders in the Big Tent , a two-story, 8,000-square-foot "new media center" near the main convention at the Pepsi Center, will use Meru's wireless LAN to relay huge volumes of voice, data and video information to the world.
  8/20/2008
  AirMagnet and Intel Demo New Technology, Simplify Wireless RF Troubleshooting
  AirMagnet, a provider of security, performance and compliance solutions for wireless LANs, is demonstrating a new technology that will offer professional Wi-Fi spectrum analysis. This technology is devised with the help of Intel Centrino 2 processor technology and forthcoming software from AirMagnet.
  8/19/2008
  University of Tennessee at Knoxville Selects Aruba Networks
  The University of Tennessee has selected Aruba's 802.11n adaptive wireless LAN and secure mobility solution at its Knoxville campus College of Business Administration.
  8/19/2008
  Wave Offers Wireless Network, VPN Security on Intel Platform
  Wave System, a provider of client and server software for hardware-based digital security, said Intel vPro technology, along with its own EMBASSY software, enables enterprises to strengthen and simplify their existing wireless and virtual private network and establish a hardware-based "trust" model for access control and data-at rest.
  8/18/2008
  REDtone's Associate, Hotgate, in Expansion Mode
  Hotgate Technology, a provider of hospitality solutions and Internet media services, will soon enter Indonesia, the fourth largest country in the world with a population of close to 240 million.
  8/18/2008
  Ozmo and Avago Announce Low Power Wi-Fi Pan Optical Mouse
  Ozmo Devices and Avago Technologies have launched a complete optical mouse design kit leveraging Ozmo's Wi-Fi PAN solution, which enables connectivity between peripherals such as mice and headsets and Wi-Fi-enabled platforms.
  8/18/2008
  Ozmo and Wolfson Microelectronics Deliver Wireless Audio Reference Design
  Ozmo Devices, a provider of low-power Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (Wi-Fi PAN) solutions, is reportedly collaborating with Wolfson Microelectronics to deliver an audio reference design to manufacturers of audio peripherals. The collaboration leverages Ozmo's Wi-Fi PAN solution that enables connectivity between peripherals such as mice and headsets and Wi-Fi-enabled platforms.
  8/18/2008
  Garmin Provides GPS to Seamless Wi-Fi's S-Gen PC
  Seamless Wi-Fi, Inc., a company engaged in development and distribution of state of the art secure hardware and software Internet communications solutions, has announced one of the three subsidiaries of the company, Seamless Internet, Inc. has made an agreement with Garmin USA, Inc. According to the agreement, Seamless Internet will now be provided access to Garmin Mobile XT software for installation into one of its products.
  8/15/2008
  CN to Equip All GEVO Locomotives with Wi-Tronix
  Canadian National Railway Company (CN), which operates the largest railway network in Canada, will be expanding the deployment of Wi-Tronix's suite of locomotive remote monitoring solutions to all GEVO locomotives currently in service. Wi-Tronix is an Illinois-based company, providing wireless remote monitoring solutions for tracking the mobile assets used in rail, marine and other industrial operations.
  8/15/2008
  Radiopaq Intros Rp5 for Digital Radio
  Radiopaq has introduced a new hardware Rp5, claiming it will pave the way for the future of digital radio. Rp5 allows users to listen to Internet radio, alongside analogue and digital stations without requiring a computer.
  8/14/2008
  New VoIP Phone by Doro Provides Wi-Fi Access to Users
  Doro, a company that develops user-friendly consumer electronics products focusing on three business segments, namely home electronics, business electronics and care electronics, has announced that the company has brought a new VoIP telephone, Doro ip700wifi, that is characterized by its slim and trendy finish coupled with a number of new advanced features.
  8/14/2008
  Boingo Wireless Brings Wi-Fi to Washington D.C. Airports
  The global Wi-Fi service provider, Boingo Wireless, has announced the debut of Boingo service at both Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) in the Washington, DC area. Boingo members can now use their Boingo login and passwords on the Boingo home page to access the Internet or automatically connect using GoBoingo software at both of these airports.
  8/12/2008
  AeroScout's WiFi Solution Aids Oakwood Hospital
  With AeroScout's WiFi-based solution, nurses and physicians can know the accurate location of any patient in real time, according to the company. The solution is endorsed by the American Hospital Association and it saves time spent locating patients who have to leave their rooms for procedures like CT scans, company officials say.
  8/12/2008
  iFORTE and Firetide WiFi Project in Indonesia
  iFORTE, a service provider and information technology (IT) integrator in Indonesia, is now offering public wireless Internet access in malls in Jakarta, the country's capital city.
  8/11/2008
  AAID, KBMS Develop Wireless Inventory and Security Solution
  KBMS's Software Management system, "Ktrack," provides a reduction in labor and inventory costs, according to the companies, through improved accountability of company equipment and assets.
  8/11/2008
  Deviscape Adds Cisco Support to WiFi Technology
  Newly released WiFi technology from Deviscape Software features support for Cisco Compatible Extensions, version 5. This certification indicates a high level of device security and interoperability with the Cisco Unified Wireless Network for business mobility applications.
  8/11/2008
  Starbucks Offers Free Wi-Fi access with Bell Canada
  Starbucks Coffee Canada, which has more than 650 company-operated coffee shops across Canada, announced today that it's formed a relationship with Bell Canada, allowing them to offer customers free Wi-Fi access at its stores.
  8/8/2008
  Brightstar Moves Into Turkey
  Brightstar Corp., a company providing customized distribution and integrated supply chain solutions for the wireless industry, has announced it expanded its operation into Turkey.
  8/8/2008
  OpenDNS Provides Phishing Protection to Hospitality WiFi
  In an effort to make its wireless Internet service safer for its customers, Hospitality WiFi has switched to OpenDNS, a navigation service that makes the Internet safer, faster, smarter and more reliable.
  8/8/2008
  Dell'Oro: Enterprise Wireless LAN Market to Hit $4 Billion by 2012
  A recently published report by Dell'Oro Group revealed that the enterprise wireless LAN market is expected to experience strong growth over the next five years, approaching $4 billion in 2012.
  8/7/2008
  InnerWireless Brings Wireless Coverage to California Hospital
  Horizon converges WWAN and WLAN services and keeps mobile staff and clinicians continuously connected to the hospital's main HIS, enabling them to access patient information at all times.
  8/6/2008
  National Instruments Intros 10 WiFi and Ethernet Data-Acquisition Devices
  The company said that by combining NI WiFi DAQ with the NI LabVIEW software platform, engineers and scientists can meet their wireless structural diagnostic, environmental and machine condition monitoring application needs by reducing cabling costs and increasing flexibility without compromising performance.
  8/6/2008
  Zhone's Platform to Aid foreThought.net Multi-Service Access Strategy
  ForeThought.net access offerings include premium EFM business services, public WiFi and a full suite of voice and DSL services.
  8/5/2008
  Axesstel Expands Product Portfolio to WCDMA/HSPA
  Axesstel has launched the EU230 HSUPA Mini ExpressCard/34 for High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) networks. The new release enables mobile broadband access to advanced HSUPA networks from any device with ExpressCard/34 slot, USB connector, or Wi-Fi capability (using an additional Smart kit), and allows speeds of up to 7.2 megabits per second (Mbps).
  8/5/2008
  NTT Com and Coordinate to Expand WLAN Roaming Services into China
  Coordinate Technologies has reportedly finalized a bilateral roaming agreement with NTT Com.
  8/4/2008
  Giant Wireless Technology Selects DSP Group's New XpandR Platform
  Giant Wireless Technology Limited, a wireless technology creation company, has selected DSP Group's XpandR platform to drive its next generation of multimedia wireless products for the residential market.
  8/4/2008
  Aruba Networks Obtains Common Criteria EAL-2 Certificate for Wi-Fi Solutions
  Aruba Networks said it has become the "first" wireless LAN supplier to be awarded a Common Criteria EAL-2 certificate for its Wi-Fi solutions.
  8/4/2008
  Sprint, Samsung Team to Expand Wireless Coverage with Femtocell Solutions
  Expanding the availability of their femtocells, Sprint and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) have announced that customers across the country will soon be able to get enhanced wireless coverage.
  7/31/2008
  TRENDnet Reveals 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router
  TRENDnet, a company that offers affordable networking solutions, has unveiled their latest product, the 300Mbps Dual Band Wireless N Gigabit Router, model TEW-672GR, which the company says has the capability to offer supreme wireless speed, coverage and reliability.
  7/31/2008
  Percello Licenses MIPS32 24Kc Processor
  Percello, a fabless semiconductor company providing digital baseband solutions for the femtocells market, has licensed MIPS Technologies' MIPS32 24Kc Core high-performance processor for next-generation advanced Baseband Chipset development.
  7/31/2008
  ThingMagic Astra RFID Reader Simplifies Asset Management
  Deploying and managing in office and commercial environments, ThingMagic, Inc. (www.thingmagic.com), has unveiled the Astra integrated RFID reader/antenna for asset management applications. This application is ideal for asset management in offices, healthcare facilities and other environments as it provides low profile, unobtrusive design, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Wi-Fi options.
  7/30/2008
  Madrid Hospital Deploys Ekahau Wi-Fi RTLS
  12 de Octubre Hospital in Madrid, Spain, has installed Ekahau Inc's Positioning Engine, a Wi-Fi-based location tracking solution to improve security and safety of its emergency room employees. Ekahau Inc. is a provider of Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS).
  7/30/2008
  Aruba Networks Deploys Adaptive Wireless LANs at IIUM's Campuses
  Aruba Networks has announced that the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has deployed its adaptive wireless LANs throughout its Gombak and Kuatan campuses.
  7/30/2008
  AirTight Awarded Patent on Robust Location Tracking Technology
  Receiving its seventh U.S. patent, AirTight Networks, a provider of wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPS) and wireless vulnerability management, has announced that the company has been awarded another U.S. patent, number 7,406,320, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). For applications such as wireless intrusion prevention systems and asset tracking for WiFi networks, this patent provides powerful location tracking technology.
  7/29/2008
  D-Link First Company to Offer "Green" Wi-Fi Home Networking
  D-Link has claimed that it has become the first manufacturer to produce "green" home network Wi-Fi routers capable of saving up to 40 percent in power usage.
  7/28/2008
  Orange Finds Best WiFi Hotspots in the UK
  If you've ever done business in the United Kingdom and not known where to find your nearest and best WiFi hotspot, now there's help for you.
  7/28/2008
  D-Link's "Green" WiFi Routers Save up to 40 Percent of Energy
  The company's president and chief executive officer, Steven Joe, says the move catapults D-Link into the forefront of innovative, power-saving technology that doesn't sacrifice performance or functionality.
  7/28/2008
  012 Smile Deploys WiFi Networks in Israeli Clalit Health Fund's Hospitals
  012 Smile.Communications, a growth-oriented provider of communication services in Israel, has completed an extensive WiFi infrastructure project valued at several million shekels for Israel's Clalit Healthcare system.
  7/28/2008
  Verizon to Add In-Home Sub-Networks
  Verizon is upgrading the capabilities of its in-home network equipment, adding new custom-built routers made by Actiontec and Westell that will boost in-home speeds over coaxial cable to up to 175 Mbps from the current 75 Mbps, and allow operation of multiple simultaneous in-home Wi-Fi networks.
  7/25/2008
  Road Wings and OneFi Technology Announce Buena Park Network Deployment
  OneFi Technology, along with funding partner, Road Wings, has been approved to install its WiMax/WiFi communications system in the city of Buena Park, California.
  7/22/2008
  Internet Co. Icomera Acquiring Moovera Networks, Eyeing WiFi
  Thanks to this latest acquisition, Icomera is expected to become a "foremost" provider of in-vehicle, industrial-grade Internet access technology – encompassing trains, buses, coaches, trucks and ferries – with a global customer base including many of the world's transport operators.
  7/22/2008
  Carphone Warehouse Releases Webbook, the Ultra Mobile Personal Computer
  Carphone Warehouse has announced the launch of its webbook, the world's first 10.2" notebook. The webbook will be available for free on contract in the company's stores as well as through its online store (www.carphonewarehouse.com ) from this month onwards.
  7/22/2008
  Wireless Connectivity Technology Passes Early Adopter Phase
  A report on WTRS Wireless Connectivity Technology Trends has analyzed the market growth and adoption, volume and pricing forecasts, and standard body activities apparent for WiFi, Bluetooth, UWB and other related technologies. The activities tracked include those performed by the WiMedia Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, WiFi Alliance, and WirelessHD.
  7/21/2008
  Aruba Supplies Wireless LANs for 2,000 Wi-Fi Hotspots in Hong Kong
  Aruba Networks is reportedly supplying secure wireless equipment to PCCW-HKT Network Services Limited. Serving as the network service provider, PCCW, the premier telecommunications provider in Hong Kong and one of Asia's leading players in information and communications technologies, will use the equipment for use at roughly 2,000 new Wi-Fi hot spots serving some 350 Hong Kong Government premises.
  7/21/2008
  MIPS32 74K Core Part of Broadcom's Family of Single-Chip WLANs
  MIPS Technologies' superscalar MIPS32 74K processor core is now part of the new family of Intensi-fi XLR 802.11n wireless LAN (WLAN) chipsets from Broadcom Corporation.
  7/18/2008
  Globe7 to Assist Hong Kong Government-Sponsored Wireless Project
  Globe7 HK, a digital voice provider, will be working on a Hong Kong government-sponsored wireless project to provide mobile phone service with its Globe7@mobile service throughout the region from WiFi hotspots.
  7/18/2008
  Xirrus to Bring WiFi to Open Source Linux Show Next Month
  Officials from Xirrus, Inc. – a company that describes itself as "the only WiFi 'Power-Play' that can replace Ethernet switches with WiFi as a primary network connection" – say the IDG World Expo selected their company to provide WiFi at LinuxWorld Conference and Expo 2008.
  7/18/2008
  Aircell Opts for LTE as 4G Wireless Standard for Inflight Connectivity
  Aircell, a provider of airborne communications, is set to base its fourth generation (4G) mobile broadband network on Long Term Evolution (LTE), standard for advanced mobile broadband networks and services.
  7/18/2008
  Wi-Fi Hotspots Stay Hot in 2008, Says ABI
  Wi-Fi hotspots are continuing their torrid growth in 2008, according to a study by ABI Research.
  7/17/2008
  Xirrus Partner Deploys WiFi Network at Italian Co.
  Xirrus WiFi Arrays will be used to service traditional data and voice clients at TATA's corporate offices and warehouse locations, according to the companies. SETS S.R.L. will also wirelessly link those facilities together utilizing the WiFi Arrays integrated and dedicated wireless bridging capabilities, they say.
  7/17/2008
  Spiderhost Brings Wi-Fi to Florida's Alligator Theme Park
  The theme park embraced the opportunity to incorporate Wi-Fi in the rebuild after the 69-year-old theme park's "gaping gator mouth" main entrance and gift shop, according to the company.
  7/17/2008
  Firetide Wireless Mesh Network Comes to Korean City, Beach
  The wireless network zone in and around Gangneung City includes 21 Firetide HotPort mesh nodes and 8 HotPoint access points, according to the company. The network uses large Ubiquitous Sensor Network using IPv6 that provides city residents and visitors with quick and reliable access to online sports, weather, disaster prevention and other information and was completed in five months, company officials say. The KT Corporation had a clear view of its needs from the start. This was helpful for Firetide as planning is critical to ensure the success of wireless mesh projects of any size.
  7/16/2008
  City of Lompoc Selects Aptilo to Provide Next-Gen Municipal Wi-Fi
  According to Aptilo Networks, the Aptilo Service Management Platform is a scalable carrier-grade wireless solution that handles data and voice service delivery across multiple devices while enabling creation of new value-added services and supporting future network scalability in a unified platform.
  7/15/2008
  Mesa Public Schools Deploy Colubris 802.11n Gear
  Enabling the spread of education through the use of technology, Mesa Public Schools in Mesa, Arizazona, will deploy Colubris 802.11n WLAN equipment. With this, the students and employees of the school district will get next-generation wireless applications and services.
  7/15/2008
  MyWirelessRep Launched
  MyWirelessRep has been officially launched and is being marketed as having a major impact on the industry. The company is supported by a communications provider with more than 35 years of experience in the communications and direct selling industry.
  7/14/2008
  Parker Hannifin Acquires Vansco Electronics
  Parker Hannifin recently announced it took over Vansco Electronics. Parker is a motion and control technology provider, and Vansco Electronics manufactures rugged electronic controls, terminals, monitors, sensors and communication and operator interfaces. These controls are largely implemented in heavy equipment and other applications where rugged controls are required.
  7/11/2008
  RTS Offers New 100MB High Bandwidth, Low Latency Connectivity
  Independent Software Vendor RTS Realtime Systems Group, has announced that the new 100MB high bandwidth, low latency LIFFE CONNECT services will be operational from the Liffe Go-Live on Monday July 14 in its global data centers.
  7/11/2008
  Cincinnati Bell Launches Fusion WiFi and Unlimited Everything Family Pak
  Cincinnati Bell has launched two product offerings that make it easier and more affordable for customers to stay connected. The products - Fusion WiFi and the Unlimited Everything Family Pak - are supported by new print, television, radio, cinema, and online advertising in the Cincinnati and Dayton markets.
  7/10/2008
  NFC Forum Moves Forward with Two New Specifications
  The specifications stipulate the requesting of actions and the activation of alternative data transfers technologies between NFC enabled devices, according to the forum. The public can download the Generic Control Record Type Definition specification and the Connection Handover candidate specification at no charge at the NFC Forum Web site, officials say.
  7/10/2008
  Wi-Fi TV Emerges w/ New Plan to Increase Market Share
  Wi-Fi TV Inc., which has been steadily increasing revenue and registered users for its website, is emerging with a new plan to move up the ranks of global web sites in terms of viewers, market share for Internet TV, revenue and corporate value.
  7/10/2008
  Easier WiFi
  It's getting easier for travelling enterprise WiFi users to connect to local WiFi hotspots.
  7/10/2008
  ChinaTel Group Brings Broadband Wireless Internet Access to Beijing
  The network is being constructed by the Trussnet subsidiary of ChinaTel Group, according to the companies.
  7/10/2008
  New Mac Version of GoBoingo! Client Software Launched
  A Mac version of the lightweight GoBoingo! client software is now available for download at http://www.boingo.com/download.html. With this release, the MacBook community will be able to conveniently and affordably access Boingo Wi-Fi at more than 100,000 hotspots worldwide.
  7/9/2008
  Sandals Selects Ruckus for Large-Scale Smart Mesh Deployment
  Providing its guests an unprecedented Wi-Fi speed and coverage throughout 20 Caribbean vacation properties, Sandals Resorts International has selected Ruckus Wireless to supply Smart Wireless LAN equipment. According to the agreement, Ruckus will provide wireless LAN to resort's Caribbean locations which include Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and The Royal Plantation Collection.
  7/9/2008
  Zilog Solution with WiFi to Ease Use of BlackBerry, iPhone
  Based on Zilog's remote control capability, company officials say, Crimzon Connects gives consumers the facility to "remotely access and control their home or office electronic devices from any Wireless Fidelity (WiFi)-enabled device such as a laptop, smartphone, or intelligent connected remote control."
  7/9/2008
  Laird Announces New Heptaband External Wireless Antenna
  Laird Technologies, Inc., has announced the availability of its new Heptaband External Wireless Antenna, an ultra-flexible, very unique antenna that exhibits excellent radio transmission characteristics while supporting seven bands in one profile.
  7/8/2008
  D-LINK Drops Price for Two Popular WiFi Routers
  End-to-end networking solutions provider D-Link announced a significant price drop for two of its most popular 802.11n WiFi routers.
  7/8/2008
  CTCL Partners with iPass, Expands China's Wi-Fi Coverage
  iPass, a provider of enterprise mobility management services, announced a new partnership with Coordinate Technologies Communication Limited (CTCL), a systems integrator that provides the Wi-Fi roaming hub for Chinese carriers, to expand its Wi-Fi coverage in China.
  7/7/2008
  Tomizone Opens Wi-Fi Internet to All iPhone and iPod Touch Users in Australasia
  New Zealand-based Tomizone, a company offering Wi-Fi Hotspot services for high-speed wireless Internet access, has announced the first independent Australasian Wi-Fi service for the Apple iPhone, which is scheduled for launch on July 11.
  7/7/2008
  Virgin Mobile USA Signs IT Agreement with IBM for Expansion of Product Range
  Virgin Mobile USA, a provider of wireless services, recently entered into a services agreement with IBM to work together to develop IT operations and generate new applications
  7/7/2008
  New England Hotels Receive WiFi Makeover, Eye VoIP Services
  Officials from Ruckus Wireless say a fragile national economy – one that's hit the hospitality industry hard – has little bearing on the need to install so-called "smart wireless local area network systems."
  7/7/2008
  Wavion Base Stations Picked for WiFi Project in San Luis Province, Argentina
  The University of La Punta in San Luis, Argentina, has picked Wavion's WBS-2400 base stations for a WiFi deployment.
  7/1/2008
  Chrysler LLC Launches Umbrella 'uconnect'
  Chrysler LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Holdings LLC, has said it will now bundle innovative consumer connectivity technologies under one umbrella name - "uconnect." The bundled function includes; uconnect phone, uconnect tunes, uconnect gps, uconnect studios and uconnect web.
  6/30/2008
  Ruckus Wireless Brings Smart Wi-Fi to Schools
  Ruckus Wireless launched its Smart Wi-Fi for Education program that gives school districts, colleges and universities affordable access to the next stage of Smart Wireless technology to enable more reliable, better performing and farther reaching Wi-Fi.
  6/30/2008
  As Beijing Olympics Approach, iPass, CTCL Expand Wi-Fi Offerings in China
  Officials from iPass say their company is providing Wi-Fi coverage in 600 live locations from Coordinate Technologies Communication Limited – the first phase, officials say, of a rollout that's expected to include the CTCL footprint of nearly 1,600 hotspots in the nation.
  6/30/2008
  3M Track and Trace Solutions Use RFID to Manage Medical Records at Fort Hood
  3M has completed the development and installation of a RFID (radio frequency identification) Smart Shelf System to track and manage the more than 150,000 medical files of U.S. Army personnel and their family members at Fort Hood, Texas.
  6/27/2008
  Report: Wireless LAN Product Shipments, Revenue on the Rise
  According to London-based Infonetics Research, the market – which includes independent and dependent access points and wireless LAN, or "WLAN," switches and controllers – hit an all-time high of $499 million last quarter, up from 1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2007.
  6/27/2008
  Alltel Wireless Intros Unlimited WiFi Access
  Alltel Wireless is now offering residents of the U.S access to unlimited WiFi from all supported hotspot throughout country with no contract commitment.
  6/26/2008
  Devicescape Drives Anytime, Anywhere WiFi Access for Service-Enabled Devices
  Devicescape Software, a provider of secure and seamless access for wireless devices, announced the availability of its Devicescape Agent 2.1, an embedded software package that enables electronic manufacturers to bring next-generation service-enabled devices.
  6/26/2008
  Free Wifi Worldwide for Laptop Offered by YouNeverCall
  Online provider of wireless cell phones YouNeveCall has released "The Go Button" (TGB) which is a free application that helps to automate the process of connecting to WIFI networks free of charge. Considered "WiFi Stealer" in some circles, TGB was designed for the use of publicly available networks to put wireless access within reach of the masses.
  6/25/2008
  AT&T Brings Wi-Fi Connectivity to 600 U.S. Motel 6 Facilities
  Under the three-year agreement, AT&T will provide Managed Internet Service and firewall and router implementation services, according to the companies. According to AT&T, the new services enable hotel guests to have Wi-Fi connectivity at a low price.
  6/25/2008
  Survey Says Wi-Fi Hotspots in Atlanta Not so Hot
  Residents of the Atlanta region are not using Wi-Fi hotspots, even though the city is the fourth highest metropolitan area for Wi-Fi availability and the highest rated "wired" city in the nation, according to a recent study.
  6/24/2008
  Ascom i75 Messenger - the New WiFi Handset Expands Ascom Wireless Solutions Portfolio
  Ascom Wireless Solutions while expanding its WiFi portfolio has released the new handset, the i75 Messenger.
  6/24/2008
  MetroFi Switches Off Free Wi-Fi in Portland
  Municipal Wi-Fi provider MetroFi, in an expected move, has switched down free Wi-Fi service in the city of Portland. They are also closing down some other similar small projects in California and Illinois too. Only last fall MetroFi stated that they will be closing down if no buyers emerged after ceasing expansion of its existing networks.
  6/24/2008
  Boingo Wi-Fi Kiosk Set up at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago
  A Boingo Kiosk has been opened at the O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, allowing customers to charge their computers and cell phones, print color documents before they get on the plane, get online or receive a free pass to get online through their personal laptops.
  6/24/2008
  Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Deploys Colubris Wireless Solutions
  In a bid to make its ultra-luxury services seamless and efficient, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has deployed Colubris technology.
  6/23/2008
  Colubris Enhances its Intelligent Mobility Solution
  Colubris Networks, provider of intelligent wireless LANs (WLANs) for enterprises and service providers, announced several major enhancements to its flagship wireless LAN offering Colubris Intelligent Mobility Solution.
  6/23/2008
  WebTech Wireless Appoints SBTec as Exclusive Distributor for Brazil
  WebTech Wireless, a provider of location-based and fleet Telematics services, has announced the appointment of SBTec S.A. as its exclusive Brazilian distributor in Brazil, with an initial delivery of 20,000 WT Locators.
  6/20/2008
  Wireless Internet, VoWiFi Phones Come to Cancun Hotel Via BelAir
  BelAir Networks, a provider of broadband mesh networks, today announced the deployment of a new wireless network at the Rosewood Mayakoba, a hotel on the Riviera Maya near Cancun, Mexico.
  6/17/2008
  BelAir, AFL Bring WiFi to Houston Hotel
  The Crowne Plaza Houston North Greenspoint today said that the hotel now is offering high-speed Wi-Fi access throughout the facility thanks to BelAir Networks and AFL Telecommunications.
  6/17/2008
  Boingo Adds WiFi Hotspot in Chicago O'Hare Int'l Airport
  At the so-called "Boingo Kiosk" at O'Hare International Airport, travelers are charging their computers and cell phones and logging onto the Internet, officials say.
  6/16/2008
  National Instruments Intros GPS Toolkit for Engineers
  Through a multi-satellite global positioning systems signal simulation, the new "GPS Toolkit" from National Instruments will offer a low-cost solution for receiver design validation and verification, company officials say.
  6/16/2008
  Wi-Fi TV Inc Announces Infrastructure to Deliver Global Wi-Fi TV
  A release from Wi-Fi TV Inc has stated that they will be announcing their new infrastructure relationship to deliver Wi-Fi TV globally. This announcement will be made Sunday, June 15 at the website Wi-FiTVAuction after the Father's Day Internet TV auction is over.
  6/13/2008
  Study: User Access Key to MIDs and Chips
  In its study, Forward Concepts draws a clear line demarcating Apple's 3G iPhone from the so-called MIDs, saying that apart from providing Internet access, utility, and interaction to the users, "a true MID also requires a larger (4- to 6-inch) screen with higher resolution (VGA), TV out and optional Mobile TV capabilities."
  6/12/2008
  Fujitsu Smartphones to See Power from TI Applications Processor
  Texas Instruments Incorporated today announced that its OMAP2430 applications processor has been chosen to deliver advanced multimedia capabilities to Fujitsu's new F1100 smartphone.
  6/12/2008
  Safend and Bit9 to Offer Protection from Wifi, Mobile Device Threats
  To offer a complete, granular solution for protecting enterprises from data threats through WiFi, portable devices and applications, Bit9, Inc. and Data Leakage Prevention today entered into an agreement to bring application control capabilities to Safend customers.
  6/12/2008
  ZyXEL Introduces SIP-Based WiFi Camera
  ZyXEL Communications, a provider of broadband networking and Internet connectivity and routing products, has launched its new V750W IP camera, which enables video monitoring using Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) technology.
  6/12/2008
  Zhone Debuts Game-Changing Metro Wi-Fi Solution
  Looking to solve the capacity, coverage and cost issues impeding metro Wi-Fi deployments, Zhone Technologies, Inc., has introduced SkyZhone, the industry's first metro Wi-Fi system designed to cost effectively deliver high-capacity, high-reliability, multi-service networks. The company claims that by greatly improving overall network capacity, coverage and reliability, SkyZhone revitalizes the viability of metro Wi-Fi networks.
  6/12/2008
  Belmont Park Racetrack Deploys Wi-Fi Network from Meru
  Meru officials said that their company's wireless LAN will provide simultaneous wireless access for hundreds of working writers in Belmont Park's 3,000-square-foot press box near the racetrack roof, and for photographers in a 1,200-square-foot area at the track level.
  6/5/2008
  Korean Highway Corp. Selects Strix Wireless System
  The multi-phase, multi-year nationwide highway project between the cities of Seoul and Pusan aims to determine a cost effective method for Korea's intelligent, interactive, digital highway infrastructure to deliver multimedia applications to a wide range of end-user, vehicular and other Wi-Fi enabled devices, according to the company.
  6/3/2008
  WeFi Mashes Up with Twitter, Combines WiFi with Microblogging
  WeFi Inc. officials say Twitter users who sign up with their service can automatically receive real-time updates of their WeFi friends' locations. Twitter users also can receive updated messages on changes and events through WeFi by following the newly developed "wefi_twitt" user.
  6/2/2008
  Artimi and DisplayLink Intro Zero Install Wireless USB Solution
  Artimi and DisplayLink have jointly launched a complete production-ready, easily integrated Wireless USB projector reference design that enables high throughput, easy to use wireless projection via aftermarket adapters or embedded modules, or any combination of the two.
  6/2/2008
  FCC Proposes Free Wireless
  The Federal Communications Commission is considering a plan that would require the winner of a planned airwaves auction to offer free wireless-Internet service to most Americans within the next few years, reports Wall Street Journal writer Amyb Schatz.
  5/30/2008
  Hughes and Wayport to Bring Wi-Fi to Mobile HughesNet Subscribers
  Hughes Network Systems, LLC, a provider of broadband satellite network solutions and services, announced today that it's entered into an agreement with Wayport, Inc. to provide Wi-Fi services to its HughesNet subscribers at more than 10,000 locations in the United States, including selected premium hotels, participating McDonald's restaurants and Hertz airport locations.
  5/29/2008
  Ralink Intros New WiFi System-on-Chip Solution
  Taiwan-based Ralink Technology Corporation announced the launch of its new 802.11n single chip AP (Access Point)/routers SoC (System on Chip), RT3052and RT3050. The SoC integrates five-port 10/100 Ethernet Switch and PHY.
  5/29/2008
  Siemens Healthcare Selects Ekahau RTLS for UK Hospital
  Siemens and Airedale NHS Trust in West Yorkshire, England, are deploying a real time location system (RTLS) based on Ekahau technology. The RTLS system will not only streamline the workflow but it will also improve availability of intravenous (IV) pumps throughout the hospital.
  5/23/2008
  U4EA Expands WiFi Portfolio with NextHop Acquisition
  Integrated access technology provider U4EA, a company that focuses on converged communications, announced Tuesday its acquisition of NextHop Technologies, a provider of WiFi mobility solutions and networking protocol software for the wired and wireless communications market.
  5/22/2008
  Carrabba's Italian Grill Selects VeriFone's Secure ON THE SPOT Vx 670 Payment System
  Carrabba's Italian Grill has opted for the ON THE SPOT payment system from VeriFone and will be using the company's point-of-service payment solution to enhance operation of its growing carside carryout business, one of the restaurant industry's fastest-growing segments
  5/21/2008
  AT&T Provides Free Technology Classes for California Senior Citizens
  AT&T will be providing free briefings to seniors on how to operate their mobile phones and on Internet cybersafety in various cities throughout the year.
  5/21/2008
  AireSurf Reduces Low-End Noise on WiFi Booster
  AireSurf Networks Holdings, after putting in four months of hard work, has been able to resolve the low-end noise problem that was delaying FCC approval of its WiFi Booster.
  5/16/2008
  Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Zonar Systems
  Frost & Sullivan has recognized Zonar Systems, a verified inspection technology provider, with the 2008 Product Innovation of the Year Award.
  5/14/2008
  Canary Wireless Deploys CSR's UniFi Technology
  Cambridge headquartered CSR, a provider of personal wireless technology, announced that its UniFi WiFi technology has been selected by Canary Wireless for its second generation Digital Hotspotter Model HS20.
  5/6/2008
  Xirrus Offers Wi-Fi Monitor Widget for Mac
  Xirrus recently released its Wi-Fi Monitor utility as a Yahoo! Widget for Apple Mac OS X. The widget is available as a free download from the Xirrus website.
  5/1/2008
  Verizon Wireless Expands High-Speed Wireless Network to Howard and Tipton County Communities
  Verizon Wireless has expanded the national rollout of its high-speed wireless network to Kokomo, Greentown, Sharpsville and Tipton in Howard and Tipton Counties.
  4/30/2008
  Wireless AMBER Alerts to Help Find Abducted Children in South Carolina
  AMBER Alerts, or an early warning system to find abducted children, was recently issued in South Carolina to urge citizens to be on the lookout for an abducted child and their abductor.
  4/25/2008
  Xirrus Intros Wi-Fi Monitor Widget for Windows XP
  Xirrus has reportedly released its Wi-Fi Monitor utility as a Yahoo! Widget for Microsoft Windows XP.
  4/25/2008
  Rockwell Collins Delivers 200,000th DAGR and 40,000th GPS Engine to U.S. Army
  Rockwell Collins recently revealed it reached a milestone by delivering 200,000 Defense Advanced Global Positioning System Receivers (DAGR) for use by U.S. and international war fighters as well as reached the 40,000th unit sale for its Global Positioning System (GPS) engine for the U.S. Army's Ground Based GPS Receiver Application Module (GB-GRAM) program.
  4/24/2008
  Fortress Technologies to Support Prototype Mobile Ad Hoc Wireless Network
  Fortress Technologies, a provider of secure wireless solutions, has announced it will support the development and delivery of a prototype mobile ad hoc wireless network for deployment in the wireless tactical battlespace.
  4/23/2008
  Chinatown Gets New AT&T Store
  AT&T has launched an all new store in Chinatown to provide customers with an interactive experience of their product offerings.
  4/22/2008
  Microchip Technology Introduces Integration of EZLink Development Kit for Sub-GHz Wireless Networking
  Microchip Technology, a provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, has introduced Integration Associates' EZLink Development Kit.
  4/21/2008
  RFMD Introduces Single Junction Circulators for Cellular Base Stations
  RF Micro Devices, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency systems and solutions, has announced the introduction of five single junction circulators for wireless infrastructure applications.
  4/21/2008
  Sierra Wireless and Agnik to Work Together on Vehicle Tracking Systems
  Sierra Wireless and Agnik have a partnership to market Sierra's AirLink and Agnik's MineFleet solutions.
  4/17/2008
  CSR Achieves New Milestone, Sells One Billionth Bluetooth Chip
  CSR's BlueCore silicon can be found in mobile phones from every single tier one mobile handset maker and its silicon has been used in market leading products from customers including Apple, Dell, NEC, Panasonic, Sony, TomTom and Toshiba and is designed-in around 60 percent of all Bluetooth qualified products.
  4/17/2008
  SiGe Semiconductor's New Power Amplifier to Enhance Performance of Wi- Fi Systems
  SiGe Semiconductor has developed a new power amplifier designed to optimize performance of Wi-Fi systems including access points, personal computers and PC cards.
  4/17/2008
  AT&T Launches Starbucks Wi-Fi Service in San Antonio
  AT&T, in a release, has announced the launch of its new WiFi Starbucks service at a coffee shop near the AT&T headquarters in San Antonio. AT&T earlier announced plans to provide the new WiFi service in 7,000 Starbucks locations before the end of the year.
  4/17/2008
  Moonblink Communications Unveils Antennas for Next-Generation 700MHz Frequency Band
  Moonblink Communications, a value-added distributor of wireless broadband solutions, has launched a comprehensive range of ruggedized antennas for transmitting and receiving signals at 700MHz, the next-generation frequency band for wireless communications.
  4/10/2008
  Capstar Wireless Expands Offerings, Changes Name to Clearshot Services
  Capstar Wireless Services, a provider of wireless communications infrastructure support services, will now be known as Clearshot Services.
  4/9/2008
  University of Georgia's Continuing Education Center Selects Ruckus Wireless Smart Wi-Fi
  The University of Georgia's (UGA) Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel has selected the Ruckus ZoneFlex system as the sole means of network connectivity for hotel guests and visitors at the massive facility.
  4/8/2008
  Intelli-Check – Mobilisa Awarded $1 Million Contract from U.S. Navy
  Intelli-Check – Mobilisa has bagged a $1 million contract to further develop wireless buoys for the U.S. Navy, using its Wireless over Water (WOW) technology.
  4/8/2008
  Vehiclepath Intros GPS Fleet Tracker for Mobile Devices
  Handled devices such as PDA's and cell phones will soon be equipped with GPS fleet tracking from Vehiclepath.
  4/3/2008
  GlobalWave Satellite Capacity Doubled in Africa to Meet High Demand for Asset Tracking
  New equipment that is needed to expand the capacity of the GlobalWave Inmarsat satellite was installed at the Stratos Land Earth Station in Perth. This equipment is now fully functional and provides Skygistics the platform on which they can build their subscriber base in Africa, where challenging conditions require asset tracking equipment that is rugged and durable.
  4/3/2008
  Parrot Introduces MMS 'Global' Digital Picture Frame
  Parrot has introduced a new 'global' 7-inch digital photo frame that accepts photos sent to it from a GSM cell phone via MMS - just like a text message - from virtually anywhere in the world.
  4/1/2008
  Alaska DigiTel Buys OTA Programming Solution from Interop Technologies
  Interop Technologies and Alaska DigiTel, a CDMA wireless operator in Alaska, have announced Alaska DigiTel purchased Interop's Over-to-Air (OTA) Programming Solution 3.3 to help bring down retail activation time by 40 percent and to help update customers' phones.
  4/1/2008
  CSR Ships 500 Million Bluetooth Devices with Teradyne ATE
  Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR) of Cambridge, England has shipped Teradyne, Inc's 500 millionth Bluetooth device using Teradyne's industry leading ATE solutions including the Gen4 Microwave instrument.
  3/31/2008
  A New RFID Law Passed
  A new law regarding RFID usage has been sponsored by Mount Vernon's state representative Jeff Morris, and signed by Governor Gregoire in Washington. The law aims to provide consumers better protection against malicious misuse of RFID "spy technologies", which are used to collect information sometimes without consumer consent.
  3/29/2008
  Mercator Releases New Report On U.S. Wireless POS
  According to the report, a struggle between finding beneficial business solutions and barriers is affecting both the merchant who buys the gear, and the distributors trying to sell it.
  3/28/2008
  New Vehicle Tracking Solutions Franchise in Texas
  New York-based fleet management provider Vehicle Tracking Solutions (VTS) signed up its first franchisee—Mark Repella from Austin, Texas. His aim will be to develop the VTS brand in Austin and San Antonio. VTS is the only company in the AVL industry offering franchise opportunities.
  3/28/2008
  USA Technologies Launches the ePort G7
  USA Technologies has launched the ePort Generation Seven (G7), which provides the benefits of G6 plus important new features to customers at a new and lower price.
  3/27/2008
  Comba to Deploy Wireless Coverage at Shenyang Olympic Center
  Comba Telecom Systems, a wireless enhancement solutions provider, has developed a multi-system wireless coverage project for the Shenyang Olympic Center. The Shenyang Olympic Center, also known as the Wulihe Stadium, is a new multi-use stadium occupying over a million square meters with a seating capacity of 60,000. The stadium will be hosting football matches in the 2008 Summer Olympics.
  3/27/2008
  Aeris and Wavecom Intro Preconfigured Aeris Wireless CPU Devices
  Aeris has verified the set of parameters that enable a Wavecom CDMA Wireless CPU to operate over the Aeris network throughout North America enabling Wavecom to preload the Aeris network information into the Q2438 and CM52 Wireless CPU devices during their production. Customers can order these Aeris-provisioned products from Wavecom or from any Wavecom distributor.
  3/27/2008
  Jaybeam Wireless Launches 700 MHz Antennas
  Jaybeam Wireless has announced new wide band 700 / 800 MHz dual polarized base station panel antennas. Operating over the full 695-896 MHz frequency band, these new antennas allow Auction 73 winners to deploy new 700 MHz services at existing 800 MHz cell sites without increasing the number of visible antennas per sector.
  3/27/2008
  Spirent Landslide Performance Test System for WiMAX Testing
  Spirent Communications,, providing performance analysis and service management solutions, announced that its Spirent Landslide test system has WiMAX testing capabilities.
  3/26/2008
  Malmaison and Hotel du Vin Hotel Chains Install Proxim Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Mesh Systems for Guest Internet Access
  Malmaison and Hotel du Vin Hotel Chains have installed Proxim Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Mesh Systems for Guest Internet Access.
  3/26/2008
  TapRoot Systems Launches Carrier-Grade WalkingHotSpot Solution
  TapRoot Systems Inc., one of the leading developers of software for the smartphone market, has launched its WalkingHotSpot solution for wireless carriers, which provides a platform to deliver new solutions to wireless subscribers around Wi-Fi.
  3/26/2008
  Harris Stratex to Introduce TRuepoint 6400 High-Capacity Trunking
  Harris Stratex Networks, an independent supplier of turnkey wireless transmission solutions, is set to introduce its newest digital microwave radio, the TRuepoint 6400. The TRuepoint 6400 provides the highest transmission power and system gain performance in its class.
  3/26/2008
  ZTE Selects Altera Stratix II FPGAs for TD-SCDMA Remote Radio Unit
  ZTE has selected Altera's Stratix II FPGAs for its new TD-SCDMA Remote Radio Units (RRUs). In the ZTE RRU, the Stratix II device performs all major digital intermediate frequency (IF) functions.
  3/26/2008
  ZTE Chooses Beceem as one of its Key Partners for its Mobile WiMAX Product Portfolio
  ZTE Corporation (ZTE), one of the leading global providers of telecom equipment and network solutions, has selected Beceem's BCS200 Mobile WiMAX Wave 2 chipset to power its portfolio of Mobile WiMAX devices.
  3/26/2008
  AT&T Delivers MRM Service for Vehicle Tracking to City of Seneca
  In a bid to help the South Carolina city of Seneca better manage their government vehicles and enhance their city services, AT&T has announced it signed a three-year contract to provide their Mobile Resource Management (MRM) service for vehicle tracking.
  3/26/2008
  Intermec Unveils New Windows Mobile-Based CK61ex Handheld Computer
  Intermec recently unveiled their new handheld computer, which is based upon Windows Mobile. The CK61ex is an extremely sturdy mobile computer which has incorporated within it, near-far EX imaging technology. This technology allows users to rapidly scan 1D and 2D barcodes, regardless of the orientation, from a fair distance. The user can be anywhere from six inches to 50 feet away from the barcodes themselves.
  3/25/2008
  NextG Expands Major DAS Networks in Southern California
  NextG Networks offers outdoor DAS networks, using fiber-fed distributed antenna systems to operate carrier-class wireless networks.
  3/25/2008
  Digi-Key Signs Global Distribution Agreement with MeshNetics
  Digi-Key Corporation and MeshNetics have entered into an agreement for the worldwide distribution of MeshNetics' ZigBee modules, development boards and development kits.
  3/25/2008
  Report from ABI Research Predicts Strong Growth for Municipal Wi-Fi
  A recent report from ABI Research predicts that municipal Wi-Fi will extend its Global Service Area to 30, 000 square miles by 2012. There was only 520 square miles of municipal Wi Fi in 2004 -- but ABI anticipates that it will increase many folds in the coming years.
  3/25/2008
  Posdata and True Corp Test WiMAX Wireless Broadband in Thailand
  Korean mobile WiMAX provider Posdata has joined forces with True Corp to test the wireless WiMAX broadband access in Thailand, according to an announcement today.
  3/21/2008
  Atheeb Awards Motorola $165 Million Nationwide WiMAX Contract for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  Motorola, Inc. has been awarded a $165 million WiMAX 802.16e infrastructure contract with Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Company (Atheeb) that will facilitate the new service provider to offer compelling and unique broadband services to subscribers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  3/20/2008
  Alltel Wireless to Offer Voicemail MAX
  Alltel Wireless has announced that it will offer Voicemail MAX, an application designed to enable customers to personalize outgoing voicemail greetings with the voices of Hollywood stars, comedians, celebrity impersonators, and top-selling music artists.
  3/20/2008
  Ekahau Launches New RTLS Software Application, Ekahau Vision
  Ekahau Inc., which offers Wi-Fi-based Real Time Location Systems (RTLS), has launched Ekahau Vision, a web-based visual interface that enables a turnkey RTLS solution for real-time asset and people tracking over any existing Wi-Fi network.
  3/19/2008
  Motorola's AP-7131 is the Industry's First Tri-Radio 802.11n Access Point
  Motorola has launched a new product recently, the AP-7131.
  3/19/2008
  Jaipur to Be Wi-Fi by Next Year
  Data Infosys Limited, one of India's pioneer & leading IT Technology Company, is all set to transform Jaipur, state capital of desert state of Rajasthan into a Wi-Fi city.
  3/19/2008
  Skyhook Wireless Announces MyLoki the Location Sharing Service
  Skyhook Wireless, a provider of the Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS), has released MyLoki, a new service included in the latest version of the popular Loki location platform.
  3/19/2008
  Akros Intros Industry's First Powered Device Controller to Implement Anticipated 30W Standard
  Imagine finding a WiFi hotspot for remote productivity while on-the-go and leaving your laptop power cord in the office.
  3/17/2008
  Omnivision and POSDATA Strikes a Deal for a Full-Fledged Mobile WiMAX Commercial Service
  Omnivision has announced that it has concluded a commercial contract with POSDATA FLYVO for the largest scale deployment in Latin America to expand mobile WiMAX service coverage in Venezuela.
  3/17/2008
  ComfortDelGro CabCharge Brings In-Bus Wi-Fi to Sydney
  Moovera Networks has been asked by ComfortDelGro CabCharge, the second-largest operator of commuter vehicles in New South Wales, to install their technology in vehicles owned by a subsidiary of the company, Hillsbus Co.
  3/13/2008
  Tata to Lead Wireless Broadband Alliance as Chair
  Tata Communications has been elected to lead the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) as Chair of the Alliance. This election is considered to be a significant recognition of the role being played by the company.
  3/13/2008
  Kenya Data Networks to Expand Nationwide WiMAX Network with Alvarion
  Alvarion Ltd., has announced that its longstanding customer, Kenya Data Networks Ltd. (KDN), plans to expand its WiMAX network.
  3/13/2008
  Tech Data U.S. Partners with BIG Wireless
  Tech Data Corporation has partnered with outdoor wireless networking solutions provider BIG Wireless.
  3/12/2008
  Firetide Wireless Network Unwires Town of Los Gatos
  Firetide has helped the of Los Gatos, located near California's Silicon Valley, to offer seamless indoor and outdoor wireless connectivity around city facilities to the public and to city employees.
  3/12/2008
  Fortress Technologies Expands its Team
  Fortress Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of security devices for wireless local-area networks, to prevent unauthorized access to proprietary or private information, offers healthcare providers, manufacturing and transportation companies, and financial institutions gateway products and secure clients.
  3/10/2008
  NXP Introduces MIFARE Plus
  MIFARE Plus is expected to offer security and performance for the cost-sensitive automated fare collection (AFC) and access control markets. Featuring multiple levels of security, including Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption, and a migration path from existing MIFARE Classic implementations, MIFARE Plus is the latest addition to NXP's MIFARE portfolio.
  3/10/2008
  Socket Mobile Achieves CCX Version 4 Certification
  Socket Mobile's Go Wi-Fi! P500 CompactFlash (CF) Card and P700 embedded radio module have been certified for Version 4 of Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) for Application Specific Devices.
  3/6/2008
  Ericsson Expands and Upgrades WCDMA Network for German E-Plus
  German mobile operator E-Plus has been chosen by Ericsson to expand and upgrade its WCDMA network. Under the three-year agreement, Ericsson will also be responsible for the expansion and enhancement of the E-Plus microwave transmission network and will allow subscribers to enjoy best-quality mobile data services in most parts of Germany.
  3/6/2008
  Enea Wins New Wireless Deal
  Enea, a provider of network software and services, has won a new wireless deal which is significant in respect to both order value and status.
  3/6/2008
  AMCC Launches S19263 LAN/WAN PHY Device
  Applied Micro Circuits Corp. (AMCC) has announced the release of an Industrial temperature 10GbE LAN/WAN PHY (Physical Layer) Device, the S19263, for Metro-Ethernet and carrier grade Ethernet applications.
  3/5/2008
  RFMD Launches New InGaP HBT Power Amplifiers
  RF Micro Devices, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency systems and solutions, has introduced the SPA-1426Z and SPA-1526Z power amplifiers as a part of its plan to expand its wireless infrastructure product portfolio.
  3/5/2008
  Lodgian to Deploy Ruckus Wireless LAN
  Lodgian, an independent owner and operator of full-service hotels in the United States, has deployed Ruckus Wireless' ZoneFlex Smart Wireless LAN (WLAN) systems at 40 hotel and resort properties nationwide.
  3/4/2008
  iPhone Provides an Unlock Solution for All iPhones Internationally
  IphoneUnlocking.org.uk is a website that provides the option of unlocking the firmware of an iPhone.
  3/4/2008
  AT4 Wireless and Ekahau Team on Tracking Solution for Hospitals
  The hospital, which already has an advanced Wi-Fi network from Cisco Systems, makes use of AT4 wireless and its integrated RFID solutions to track staff and equipment.
  3/4/2008
  Nav N Go Teams Up with QNX Software Systems
  Nav N Go, a GPS navigation solution provider, has announced that it is working with QNX Software Systems, a provider of embedded OS technology, to address the growing demand for detailed navigation solutions for in-car and portable navigation devices.
  3/4/2008
  Active Receives $275,000 Purchase Order for ActiveMine
  Canadian wireless network vendor Active Control Technology Inc. has claimed that it won an order worth about $275,000 to sell its ActiveMine, the company's two-way wireless voice communications, tracking and data system.
  2/29/2008
  LitePoint IQfact for Beceem Qualified to Meet BCS200 Calibratio
  LitePoint Corporation's IQfact for Beceem software has reportedly been qualified to meet the stringent BCS200 calibration standards.
  2/29/2008
  Telemedicus Joins Greater Houston EMS Council
  Telemedicus has announced they joined the Greater Houston EMS Council.
  2/28/2008
  Quest Global to Use TransCore's GlobalWave Trailer Tracking & Monitoring System
  Quest Global, a refrigerated truckload carrier based in Atlanta, has chosen TransCore's GlobalWave trailer tracking system and will deploy over 250 Sense & Track units across its fleet.
  2/28/2008
  InterDigital Joins Wi-Fi Alliance
  InterDigital, Inc. has joined the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global, non-profit industry association of more than 300 member companies devoted to promoting the growth of wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs).
  2/27/2008
  Draeger Medical and Aruba Networks Sign Technology Solution Provider Agreement
  Draeger Medical Systems, Inc. and Aruba Networks, Inc., A developer of wireless LANs and secure unified mobility solutions, have entered into a technology solution provider agreement for medical network and bandwidth management. Under the agreements, the companies will be taking up joint marketing programs.
  2/27/2008
  Eastern Sierra Unified School District Deploys Xirrus Wi-Fi
  Xirrus, Inc. is set to deploy a high performance Wi-Fi network across Eastern Sierra Unified School District (ESUSD). The deployment will cover all seven schools and the administration facilities spread across eight towns in Northern California.
  2/27/2008
  Nextlink Intros 30Mbps Wireless Metro Ethernet Services Offering
  Nextlink Wireless has launched a new, 30Mbps wireless metro Ethernet services offering for carrier reseller partners.
  2/27/2008
  TCS Announces Wireless Point-to-Point Link Solution
  TeleCommunication Systems has launched TCS Wireless Point-to-Point Link (WPPL) that provides communicators with secure point-to-point and point-to-multipoint, line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight transmission of voice, video and data communications.
  2/27/2008
  Sunrise Telecom Introduces GTT
  Sunrise Telecom Incorporated -- a provider of test and measurement solutions for telecom, wireless and cable networks -- has introduced the GTT, an all-in-one portable handheld test set designed to speed accurate verification of home networks for triple play deployments.
  2/27/2008
  IE Achieves Cisco Certification as Authorized Technology Partner for Outdoor Wireless MESH
  Internetwork Engineering (IE) claims to be the first to receive Cisco certification as an Authorized Technology Partner for Outdoor Wireless MESH (MESH ATP v2).
  2/27/2008
  Verso Signs Reseller Agreement with Nortel
  Verso Technologies has signed a worldwide reseller agreement with Nortel.
  2/26/2008
  Rapid Link Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire One Ring Networks
  Rapid Link, Inc., one of the leading providers of Broadband and Diversified Communication Services, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire One Ring Networks, Inc., a WiMAX and alternative access provider headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
  2/26/2008
  Inova and Wayport Ink WiFi Service Deal
  Wayport has partnered with Inova Health System to provide wireless Internet access throughout its five hospital locations.
  2/26/2008
  Wavion and Netlink Provide WiFi Coverage to Nigerian National Assembly
  Wavion and Netlink Technologies have announced the deployment of Wavion's WS410 spatially adaptive APs to the Nigerian National Assembly complex and Senator's offices in Abuja.
  2/26/2008
  Welch Allyn Offers Wireless Vital Signs Data Delivery from Hospital Bedsides
  Welch Allyn, a manufacturer of frontline medical products and solutions, has launched the Spot Vital Signs LXi with wireless data transfer.
  2/26/2008
  Cardiac Science Corporation Picks Colubris Networks' Wireless Solution
  Cardiac Science Corporation, a provider of cardiac monitoring, defibrillation and rehabilitative products, is using Colubris WLAN equipment to mobilize its portable electrocardiograph (ECG) devices at healthcare institutions.
  2/26/2008
  Wake Forest Baptist Expands Meru Wireless LAN Campus-Wide
  As part of a major network expansion to provide pervasive wireless access across its 16-building campus in Winston-Salem, N.C, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is installing its first high-performance IEEE 802.11n wireless access points from Meru Networks.
  2/26/2008
  Meeting the Needs of 3G Wireless with Multicore Technology
  Data traffic is on the rise for wireless operators who are not only faced with increasing music downloading and Web browsing, but also because telemetry, telematics and other M2M applications are continuing to rise in popularity.
  2/25/2008
  AeroScout Launches Wi-Fi Tracking System
  AeroScout, Inc., a provider of Unified Asset Visibility solutions, has launched its new Ultra-Wi-Fi line of products. The Ultra-Wi-Fi will enable asset tracking using both Wi-Fi and Ultra Wideband (UWB).
  2/25/2008
  Ubiquiti NanoStation to Bridge Digital Divides
  Ubiquiti Networks, developer of outdoor broadband wireless technologies, has introduced NanoStation. NanoStation is a fully integrated outdoor wireless device aimed at bridging digital divides throughout the world.
  2/25/2008
  Airport Wireless Supports Retail Chain with Tomax Retail.net
  Airport Wireless has selected Tomax' Retail.net solution to support the rapidly growing 32-store airport retail chain. Both companies will work together on the initial implementation of core merchandising, store operations and point-of-sale solutions.
  2/25/2008
  Arieso Accelerates Development of Self Optimising Wireless Networks
  Arieso has reportedly secured $10m in a Series B investment led by Oxford Capital Partners and Qualcomm Ventures, the investment arm of Qualcomm Incorporated. The existing shareholders of Arieso's, Add Partners and Top Technology, also participated in the Series B round. The funds will be used for accelerating the development of self optimizing wireless networks.
  2/25/2008
  T-Mobile USA Fully Acquires SunCom Wireless
  Deutsche Telekom AG's T-Mobile USA has closed its acquisition of regional carrier SunCom Wireless.
  2/25/2008
  Alltel Wireless Announces Location Based Services Nationwide Roaming
  Altell Wireless is offering its customers yet another reason to find benefit in their services with the addition of LBS (location based services) Nationwide Roaming.
  2/22/2008
  NEC Selects Sierra Wireless Embedded Module
  Sierra Wireless has announced that NEC's LaVie G type J notebook computer with the integrated Sierra Wireless MC8780 embedded module is now certified and available for use on the NTT DoCoMo network.
  2/21/2008
  GVI to Provide Samsung Electronics Video Surveillance Cameras for Major Nationwide Pharmacy Retail Chain
  GVI Security Solutions, Inc., a provider of video security surveillance solutions featuring the complete Samsung Electronics line of products, has announced that it was chosen to provide video surveillance security for a major nationwide pharmacy retailer.
  2/20/2008
  SuperClick Selects Ruckus Wireless for Hotels Throughout North America
  Ruckus Wireless has been selected for their Smart Wi-Fi products and technology by SuperClick, a provider of IP infrastructure management solutions to the hospitality industry.
  2/20/2008
  Finland and Japan to Extend Strategic Nanotech Cooperation
  FinNano, Finland's national nanotech initiative is rapidly expanding on the international front as the company signed many cooperation agreements at nanotech 2008.
  2/19/2008
  BTI Systems Reduces Gap between CWDM and DWDM
  BTI Systems, a global supplier of Optical Edge networking solutions for the delivery of gigabit services, has unveiled its upgraded Netstender platform, which now offers 10 gigabits/second (G) over CWDM.
  2/19/2008
  RDM Server from Birdstep Selected for Winpos' POS Systems
  Birdstep Technology—a provider of embedded database technologies—announced the selection of their RDM Server by Oy Winpos for a new range of Point of Sales (POS) systems.
  2/19/2008
  Rockwell Collins' ParaNav to Serve U.S. Marine's Parachutists
  U.S. Marine Corps announced the selection of Rockwell Collins' special helmet-mounted GPS navigation system called as ParaNav, which is specially designed for parachutists. U.S. Marine Corps signed a contract with Rockwell Collins to buy around 3,000 ParaNav units.
  2/19/2008
  Option and Qualcomm Collaborate on Gobi Wireless Technology
  Option has been selected by Qualcomm to provide complete solutions based on Qualcomm Incorporated's Gobi global mobile Internet platform for laptops to OEMs across the globe.
  2/19/2008
  MTI Announces New Low Cost 5.15-6.0GHz 29dBi Grid Antenna
  MTI Wireless Edge has introduced a new 5.15-6.0GHz 29dBi, high quality, low cost, light weight, aluminum die cast, semi-parabolic grid antenna. This antenna is the first of a whole new MTI product line of this type of antennas.
  2/19/2008
  Optichron Compact Digital Pre-Distortion ICs Ship in Volume
  The nonlinear signal processing company, Optichron, Inc. has announced the volume production availability of the OP4400-15IBBG and OP4400-20IBBG, members of the OP4400 family of high-performance digital pre-distortion (DPD) linearization products.
  2/19/2008
  Wayport Helps Boingo Subscribers Get Wi-Fi Access at McDonald's
  Under a new strategic agreement Boingo subscribers will be able to access Wayport's entire North American network of Wi-Fi hotspots, including over 9,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants.
  2/15/2008
  China Mobile to Join LTE FDD/TDD Trials
  China Mobile has announced it is set to join LTE (Long Term Evolution) trials already being carried out by Vodafone and Verizon Wireless.
  2/15/2008
  Wi-Fi TV Inc. Makes Signing Up Easy and Free
  In a bid to make it easier for web users to access its Wi-Fi TV service, Wi-Fi TV Inc. has introduced a new sign-up process that eliminates upfront and on-going fees as well as the need for any special equipment.
  2/15/2008
  Upcoming Webinar Highlights Multicore Technology
  As data traffic continues to grow for wireless operators beyond just data applications to also include a growing use of telemetry, telematics and M2M applications, a closer review of multicore technology becomes necessary.
  2/14/2008
  Agilent and Runcom to Take Mobile WiMAX Wave 2 Protocol Test
  Agilent Technologies Inc. made a joint announcement with Runcom Technologies Ltd. that they will be extending their WiMAX offering to undergo Mobile WiMAX Wave 2 Protocol Test at the Mobile World Congress.
  2/14/2008
  iPass and O-Zone to Make Indian Wi-Fi Open for Business
  iPass Inc. a global provider of services that unify the management of enterprise mobility and O-Zone Networks Pvt., the latest operator to enter the Indian Wi-Fi market, have announced that they have signed an agreement to add O-Zone's growing number of hotspot locations to the iPass' leading Global Broadband Roaming footprint.
  2/14/2008
  Devicescape - Deutsche Telekom Partnership Makes Easy Access for Wi-Fi Enabled Devices
  Devicescape has entered into partnership with Deutsche Telekom, in order to expand the limiting range of Wi-Fi devices, which can have automatic access to T-Mobile hotspot locations across Germany and Europe.
  2/14/2008
  Alcatel-Lucent to Provide GSM/GPRS/EDGE Radio Equipment to Russia's CJSC SMARTS
  Alcatel-Lucent has announced that its latest generation of GSM/GPRS/EDGE radio equipment has been purchased by Closed Joint Stock Company SMARTS (SMARTS) to upgrade and expand its existing wireless network in several parts of Russia. The implementation, which will be carried out in multiple phases, is expected to mostly be concluded by April 2008.
  2/14/2008
  Globecomm Lands $3.8 Million Contract from Asia Satellite Service Provider
  Globecomm Systems, a provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services, has won an infrastructure contract from a major satellite service provider in Asia.
  2/14/2008
  Boingo Wireless Joins the Wireless Broadband Alliance
  Boingo Wireless, which owns and operates Wi-Fi hotspots at some of the busiest airports, has announced it has joined the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), an industry alliance of wireless broadband industry players that facilitates global Wi-Fi roaming amongst its members.
  2/14/2008
  Omni-ID Introduces RFID Technology
  Omni-ID has introduced high performance, passive ultra high frequency RFID solutions that are dependable in harsh environments. Omni-ID claims that its cost efficient RFID is capable of offering 99.99 percent accuracy and reliability. It also maintains a small footprint and profile and thus can be placed on virtually any surface.
  2/13/2008
  RADCOM Provides Softswitch Monitoring for Wireless Networks
  RADCOM has extended the capability of its Omni-Q monitoring solution to include softswitch monitoring.
  2/13/2008
  Intel and FREEDOM4 Team to Enhance Deployment of WiMAX Network in the U.K.
  Intel Capital, Intel Corporation's global investment organization, has in fact signed an agreement to make a substantial investment in U.K. based FREEDOM4 Limited (FREEDOM4), previously known as Pipex Wireless Limited.
  2/12/2008
  Xilinx DPD Technology to be Demonstrated on Axis Digital Radio Platform
  Axis Network Technology announced that Xilinx Digital Pre-Distortion (DPD) technology will be demonstrated on an Axis Digital Radio platform at the Mobile World Congress being held in Barcelona, Spain until the 14th.
  2/12/2008
  Devicescape Launches Connect Service for Seamless Connections of Wi-Fi
  California based Devicescape Software launched its Connect Service, which is an auto-connect solution for operators.
  2/12/2008
  It Works, But Is It WiMAX?
  With WiMAX 802.16d and fixed WiMAX now completed, and WiMAX Forum-certified products available from several vendors, the question arises, how is the new technology, billed as a significant new broadband delivery pipe, performing?
  2/12/2008
  Infineon Technologies Selects On2 for Video Codecs
  On2 Technologies, Inc., a provider of video compression technologies, has announced that Infineon Technologies has signed a multiple use license agreement for integrating On2's latest Hantro video accelerators.
  2/11/2008
  BitWave Launches Programmable Transceiver for Handsets and Femtocells
  BitWave Semiconductor is launching its BW1102 Softransceiver RFIC, claiming it to be the world's first programmable CMOS RF transceiver.
  2/11/2008
  NIM Obtains Patent for Point of Interest Search Using GPS-Enabled Device
  California-based Networks In Motion (NIM) announced that it has been successful in obtaining a U.S. Patent, No. 7,321,826 for "Point of Interest Spatial Rating Search Method and System".
  2/8/2008
  Parvus Equips Wasatch Front UTA Commuter Buses with Mobile Broadband Internet
  Parvus Corporation has announced that the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has launched a free wireless Internet service for its entire fleet of over-the-road commuter buses, which has now been equipped with Parvus' RiderNet mobile access point technology.
  2/8/2008
  Iskratel and Telsima Enter Partnership to Make WiMAX Broadband Access Products
  Iskratel signed a partnership agreement to market WiMAX broadband access products and solutions in Eastern Europe and Russia.
  2/7/2008
  NXP Releases Low Power, Single-Chip GPS Solution
  The GPS technology company, NXP Semiconductors, has just released a single-chip, A-GPS (assisted GPS) solution that can be used with mobile phones and with PNDs (personal navigation devices), and is the first product of its kind to use an ultra-low power, single chip. The solution is known as the GNS7560 and it currently stands as the smallest GPS system in the market.
  2/7/2008
  Kineto Releases Software for Commercial Femtocell Launch
  Kineto Wireless announced the release of software for its UMA Network Controller (UNC), which is required for the highly scalable and standards-based Femtocell RAN Gateway
  2/7/2008
  Aruba Networks Launches AP-85 Dual-Radio Outdoor Access Point
  Aruba Networks Inc., a provider of wireless LANs and secure unified mobility solutions, has introduced a new series of high-performance, explosion-resistant access points designed for industrial and outdoor applications.
  2/6/2008
  19 Million in New Contracts Awarded to WPCS
  WPCS International Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, has been awarded approximately $19 million in new contracts.
  2/6/2008
  SkyCross Provides Antennas for Samsung's BlackJack II, Juke, and F700
  SkyCross, a wireless company providing antenna-centric RF solutions, has announced that it is providing antennas for three Samsung handsets, the BlackJack II, Juke, and SGH-F700.
  2/6/2008
  iPass Partners With Tata Indicom to Boost Wi-Fi Coverage in India
  iPass Inc. has announced that iPass customers traveling to, or working in, India can now benefit from the addition of hundreds of Tata Indicom Wi-Fi hotspots into the iPass Global Broadband Roaming Network.
  2/6/2008
  WiMedia Certifies Seven New Platforms
  The WiMedia Alliance has certified seven platforms on its Ultra- Wideband (UWB) Common Radio Platform. These platforms are from member companies including Artimi Inc., LucidPort Technology, Inc., NEC Electronics Corporation and NXP Semiconductors.
  2/5/2008
  Texas Instruments Introduces Integrated Transmit Processor
  Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced a single-chip wireless transmit processor that combines digital upconverter (DUC), crest factor reduction (CFR), and digital pre-distortion (DPD) linearization functions.
  2/5/2008
  MTI Wireless Edge Introduces New WiMAX MIMO Antenna Solutions
  MTI Wireless Edge has introduced its new range of Multiple-input multiple-output communications (MIMO) antennas for WiMAX systems. This new range of CPE antennas for 2.3-2.7GHz and 3.3-3.8GHz applications includes both 18dBi dual slant and dual linear antennas.
  2/5/2008
  Tranzeo and Proximetry Announce Partnership
  Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance wireless broadband solutions including Wi-Fi and WiMAX systems, has announced a partnership with Proximetry Inc., a provider of real-time network and performance management solutions for wireless networks.
  2/5/2008
  WiFi RTLS, Software Service Pros to Experience Added Revenue and Expansion
  ABI Research's recent report, "WiFi Real-Time Location Systems," indicates that WiFi RTLS (Real-Time Location Systems) requires far denser deployments of supplementary access points to accurately triangulate and then locate assets and people.
  2/4/2008
  Morgan Stanley Picks up Stake in TowerVision
  Morgan Stanley has picked up a stake in stand-alone telecom infrastructure company, TowerVision. TowerVision has raised about $300 million, with Morgan Stanley contributing a significant chunk of this for an equity stake. The details of the stake or the value of the transaction was not disclosed by TowerVsion.
  2/1/2008
  Digi Cellular Router Replaces Cellular Modems in Low-Speed Applications
  Digi International has introduced the Digi Connect WAN GPRS, a second generation (2G), commercial grade, GSM GPRS Class 10 cellular router that provides secure connectivity to remote sites and devices.
  2/1/2008
  Wi-Fi TV Obtains New Technology, Enters Online Auction Market
  Wi-Fi TV is now utilizing its new Wi-FiLiveBuy technology, developed exclusively for the company by Consolidated Streaming Inc., to power a new portion of its global distribution platform.
  1/31/2008
  Parvus Provides Wireless Internet Service for Commuter Rail System in Massachusetts
  The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has included Parvus RiderNet3 mobile access points in a WiFi pilot program, reportedly the nation's first cellular-based wireless Internet service for commuter rail.
  1/31/2008
  Concordia University Enhances its Indoor Wireless Network with Cisco WiFi
  Cisco announced Wednesday that Montreal's Concordia University has deployed the country's first 802.11n wireless network on a university campus and has incorporated it as part of a larger, innovative indoor-outdoor wireless mobility infrastructure.
  1/31/2008
  MBTA to Launch Pilot Program for WiFi Service on Rail
  Lieutenant Governor Murray announced in Boston that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will be launching a pilot program to provide free WiFi services on the Worcester-Framingham Commuter Rail Line.
  1/30/2008
  DragonWave Inks Master Purchase Agreement with Nextlink Wireless
  Under a Master Purchase Agreement, Nextlink Wireless will purchase DragonWave's AirPair and Horizon Compact products providing highly scalable, carrier grade radio solutions in support of Nextlink's portfolio of broadband wireless services.
  1/28/2008
  Baltimore Sound Engineering Enhances Productivity with Xirrus
  Xirrus, Inc. has deployed their Wi-Fi Arrays in Baltimore Sound Engineering, Inc.'s corporate offices and warehouse facility.
  1/25/2008
  Wi-Fi for Airline Passengers Moves Closer to Reality
  Progress in Wi-Fi technology in airplanes, both via ground antennae and satellite have been reported this week and passengers are soon expected to get Wi-Fi by either of these methods.
  1/25/2008
  Ubiquisys Launches Femtocell System for SMBs and SOHOs
  The company develops intelligent femto 3G access points and has now introduced the ZoneGate E2 modular femtocell system which will be available later this year.
  1/25/2008
  KFC Picks Wireless Ronin's Digital Signage
  KFC Corporation (KFC), a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., has picked Wireless Ronin for the market test phase of its dynamic digital signage menu board program.
  1/25/2008
  ERF Wireless Snaps Up Deal in Texas
  ERF Wireless Inc. has snapped up a contract from Texas-based Classic Bank of Cameron to extend its wireless broadband system for their financial services sector called -BankNet.
  1/24/2008
  Alloptic Signs Distribution Agreement with Cascade Networks
  Alloptic, a developer of RF over glass (RFoG) and passive optical networking (PON) solutions for CATV, telecom, and private network operators worldwide, has signed a distribution agreement with Cascade Networks of Longview, Washington.'
  1/23/2008
  FON's Wi-Fi Community for San Francisco's Castro Neighborhood
  FON, the Wi-Fi community called upon all the residents of San Francisco's Castro neighborhood to join the FON community.
  1/22/2008
  CTR, Chile Selects Redline Communications for Wireless Broadband Network Expansion
  Redline Communications Group Inc. announced that Comunicacion y Telefonia Rural S.A. (CTR), a rural telecommunications company in Chile has selected Redline's RedCONNEX(TM) AN-50e to enable it to expand its wireless broadband network.
  1/22/2008
  Airspan Deploys 5 GHz WiMAX in Ukraine
  Ten national and regional carriers have won frequency licenses in the 5 GHz band from the Ukraine National Committee of Telecommunications Regulations and are now beginning to deploy WiMAX networks.
  1/22/2008
  Exinda Networks Accelerates Revenue from WAN Optimization Sales
  Exinda Networks has launched its new Fast Track reseller partner program that helps information technology (IT) resellers capture business opportunities quickly in the fast growing WAN optimization market.
  1/22/2008
  Sequans to Lead WiMAGIC Next Gen Wireless Communication Project
  Sequans communications announced that it would be leading a WiMAX development project which was established and begun this month by the European Commission.
  1/21/2008
  RCom Gets GSM Spectrum for 14 Circles
  The Indian Government has cleared the allocation of the GSM spectrum to the Anil Ambani owned Reliance Communications in 14 circles.
  1/18/2008
  TeraXion Announces the Launch PowerSpectrum Product Line
  TeraXion Inc. has launched its new PowerSpectrum product line, comprised of high-performance Fiber Bragg Grating-based components, which are key elements in the design of various kinds of fiber lasers and semiconductor lasers used in industrial, military and aerospace markets.
  1/17/2008
  ISCO International Signs Agreement with TVSICS in India
  ISCO International, Inc. has signed a distributor agreement with India's TVSICS to introduce ISCO's products to the Indian marketplace.
  1/17/2008
  Wi-LAN Signs Additional V-chip Licenses
  Wi-LAN Inc, a technology innovation and licensing company, has announced it signed additional V-chip licenses.
  1/17/2008
  Interop Technologies Provides Advanced Wireless Solutions for Alaska Communications Systems Deployment
  Interop Technologies has announced that it is providing Alaska Communications Systems Group, Inc. with leading-edge short message (SMS), multimedia message (MMS), and Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) solutions, enabling the operator to offer state-of-the-art services to its customers.
  1/17/2008
  IMC Networks Launches New Fiber Optic Mode Converter
  IMC Networks has released the IE-ModeConverter - a compact, highly-flexible fiber optic mode converter that allows operators to mix and match network segments and devices operating with different fiber modes or wavelengths, quickly and economically.
  1/17/2008
  Aruba Networks Releases White Paper on UMA for Enterprise Use
  Aruba Networks, Inc. providing user-centric networks and secure mobility solutions, announced that a white paper on Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) for Enterprises is available.
  1/16/2008
  Visant Strategies Releases Report on Wave 2 Devices
  Visant Strategies recently released a report on Wave 2 Devices, the next generation WiMAX devices.
  1/16/2008
  Taiwan Government to Open Alcatel-Lucent WiMAX Center
  Alcatel-Lucent is set to open its WiMAX Application and Interoperability Testing (IOT) Center for Taiwan customer premises equipment (CPE) manufacturers, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA).
  1/16/2008
  Telecommunications Technology Association Selects Agilent for Mobile WiMAX Protocol Conformance Test
  The Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA), an Asian test and certification institution, has selected Agilent Technologies for Mobile WiMAX Protocol Conformance Test (PCT).
  1/16/2008
  Swisscom Hires Coordinate Technologies to Expand Wireless LAN Roaming Services into China
  Coordinate Technologies, provider of wireless data interconnectivity services for Carriers accessing the China market, has finalized a bilateral roaming agreement with Swisscom, Switzerland's leading telecommunications operator.
  1/16/2008
  Aptilo Networks Acquires Airpath Wireless
  Aptilo Networks, developer of integrated solutions for Service Management and Access Control for wireless networks, is set to acquire Airpath Wireless, Inc., provider of hosted solutions for network operators, service providers and systems integrators.
  1/16/2008
  Coresonic and SySDSoft Partner to Release New Marketing Agreement for WiMAX Solutions
  Coresonic and SySDSoft are both wireless semi-conductor IP companies that have just announced their joint venture for marketing their WiMAX solutions.
  1/16/2008
  Airband Communications Brings More WiMAX Bandwidth to Houston
  Continuing with its national expansion, Airband Communications, Inc., one of the leading fixed-wireless companies for businesses in the United States, has expanded coverage and capacity of its high-bandwidth solutions in Houston.
  1/16/2008
  Brightcomms Picks ZK Celltest for Cell Phone Network Optimization
  ZK Celltest announced Tuesday that Brightcomms, one of the top network planning and optimization services provider, has picked ZK Celltest to contribute to Brightcomms's multi-vendor network planning and optimization services in the GSM/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA, CDMA EV-DO REV.A, and WiMAX arenas.
  1/16/2008
  Alltel Names Level 3 Best Supplier
  According to a recent announcement, Level 3 Communications has been chosen as Alltel Wireless' 2007 Telecom Sourcing Supplier of the Year. Level 3 was honored during Alltel's Annual Vendor Forum.
  1/15/2008
  Samsung Group Accused of Slush Fund Creation and Bribery in the Millions
  All South Korean legal eyes are on Samsung as the company has been accused of bribery and fraud. A former prosecutor has been named independent counsel by President Roh Moo-hyun to probe allegations of slush funds and bribery.
  1/14/2008
  Chrysler Moving Fast to Advance In-Vehicle Wireless Communications
  Answering to the need of a society that spends more and more time in their vehicles, Chrysler LLC, uncovered today at the North American International Auto Show, its plans to offer an in-vehicle wireless communication system with more security and more convenience than any other offering currently available.
  1/14/2008
  Communications & Power Industries Receives $5.6 Million Telemetry Antenna Contract
  The U.S. Air Force has signed a $5.6 million contract for telemetry antenna systems for The Malibu Division of Communications & Power Industries, (CPI) a subsidiary of CPI International, Inc.
  1/11/2008
  100 Megabits Available at Ebbsfleet Valley
  British Telecom's (BT) local access network business has announced details of its deployment of fibre at Ebbsfleet Valley in Kent.
  1/11/2008
  MSGI Expands Wireless Product Offerings
  MSGI Security Solutions Inc. (MSGI), a global provider of proprietary security solutions to commercial and government organizations today announced an expansion of its mission critical wireless product offerings by taking a significant minority investment in Current Technology Corporation.
  1/11/2008
  Wi-Fi TV and Streamstar to Deliver Next Generation of Live Interactive TV on the Internet
  Wi-Fi TV Inc. and Streamstar have signed a joint venture agreement to deliver the next generation of live interactive TV on the Internet.
  1/11/2008
  MLL Telecom Approved as UK's Official Government Supplier
  MLL Telecom, a building and operating wireless broadband networks specialist has been formally approved as an official supplier by OGCbuying.solutions.
  1/11/2008
  Alltel Offers Wireless Broadband in South Dakota
  Alltel Wireless has become the first carrier to launch broadband Wireless Internet service in South Dakota.
  1/11/2008
  InterDigital Extends Contract with SK Telecom to Develop Mobile Wireless Handover Capability
  InterDigital, Inc. has announced it will extend collaboration with Korean-based SK Telecom to develop advanced mobility solutions, which started a year ago.
  1/10/2008
  Citrix Positioned in Visionaries Quadrant for WAN Optimization
  Today, the biggest challenges faced by an IT manager are security, bandwidth and multi-service convergence.
  1/10/2008
  On-Communications Acquires IP-NET from Networks by Wireless
  On-Communications, a Fixed Wireless Internet Access (FWA) provider for businesses, has acquired IP-NET, the Sheffield-based Fixed Wireless Access business from Networks by Wireless.
  1/10/2008
  One Ring Networks to Launch New WiMAX Service
  Leveraging the company's existing and extensive wireless infrastructure, the complete metropolitan Atlanta area and surrounding cities will experience economical and innovative offerings as a result of the company's WiMAX network.
  1/10/2008
  AT4 Wireless Selects Agilent Mobile WiMAX Protocol Conformance Test System
  AT4 wireless WiMAX Forum Accredited Lead Lab is all set to leverage Agilent's N6430A WiMAX Protocol Conformance Test (PCT) and Development Solution. The solution is based on the Agilent E6651A Mobile WiMAX test set for PCT testing of WiMAX devices.
  1/10/2008
  Wireless LAN: Transforming the Way We Work and Play
  Rachna Ahlawat is Vice President, International Sales and Corporate Strategy at Meru. I caught up with Ahlawat and asked about what trends are driving the IP Communications market these days.
  1/9/2008
  POSDATA Unveils WIMAX Game Business in US
  POSBRO, a subsidiary of POSDATA for mobile WIMAX device, is all set to launch mobile WIMAX online game business in the US market.
  1/9/2008
  Azalea Networks to Supply Equipment for 'Wireless Broadband Olympics'
  Azalea Networks, a supplier of wireless mesh broadband equipment, has announced that it has been selected by CECT-Chinacomm to supply equipment for the "Wireless Beijing" project designed for the upcoming Olympic Games.
  1/9/2008
  Alvarion and Bridgewater to Provide MSTelcom with WiMAX Solution for Angola
  Alvarion Ltd. and Bridgewater Systems have announced they will be providing MSTelecom, of the Sonangal Group, with WiMAX solutions for their IP services deployments in Northern Angola.
  1/9/2008
  Parsons Begins Wi-Fi Service for Ferry Run
  With a significant investment in equipment that has created ten new shoreline access points across this 15.6-mile stretch of Puget Sound, Parsons is now providing a robust signal from dock to dock on the Bremerton runs.
  1/9/2008
  Aruba Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire AirWave Wireless
  Aruba Networks, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to purchase AirWave Wireless, Inc.
  1/9/2008
  Broadcom and Boingo Wireless Team Up
  Broadcom Corporation and Boingo Wireless, Inc. have announced a strategic relationship that is expected to enable instant wireless network connections for Wi-Fi phone users across the globe.
  1/8/2008
  Ubicom Solution to Enhance D-Link Wi-Fi Internet Picture Frame
  D-Link has selected Ubicom, Inc., provider of communications processor and software solutions, as the processor and software supplier for D-Link's Wi-Fi Internet Picture Frame (DSM-210).
  1/8/2008
  Motorola Introduces CPEi 100 WiMAX Desktop Device
  Motorola, Inc. has introduced the latest addition to its portfolio of WiMAX customer premises equipment (CPE) -- the CPEi 100. The CPEi 100 is a single data port, 2.5 GHz "plug-and-play" WiMAX solution capable of delivering reliable, wireless broadband Internet connectivity. The CPEi 100 serves as the interface between a computer and the WiMAX network.
  1/7/2008
  Wi-LAN Signs License Agreement with Tranzeo
  Wi-LAN Inc., a technology licensing company, has entered into a licensing agreement with Tranzeo Wireless Technologies Inc. (Tranzeo) for Wi-LAN's Wi-Fi and WiMAX patents. The license facilitates the payment of a running royalty for the lives of the patents and includes a payment in respect of past sales.
  1/7/2008
  MachineTalker Buys UTEK Corporation's Subsidiary Micro Wireless Technologies
  UTEK Corporation, a provider of smart wireless security networks, has purchased Micro Wireless Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of UTEK, in a stock transaction. UTEK is a business development company that facilitates technology transfer from universities and laboratories to the industry.
  1/4/2008
  Qualcomm Says Non-Infringing Chips are Ready
  Wireless chip maker Qualcomm Inc., has announced the availability of new chips that have been sampled by customers as well as announced that they expect to have a hardware and software work-around for the 686 patent commercially available in handsets before the end of the first calendar quarter of 2008.
  1/3/2008
  Wireless USB to Be Demonstrated at Consumer Electronics Show
  Alereon and LitePoint are set to demonstrate an advanced wireless USB reference design at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
  1/2/2008
  Babilon-T Selects Huawei for WiMAX Deployment
  Babilon-T has chosen Huawei Technologies to help it to deploy a WiMAX commercial network.
  12/28/2007
  Apple Seeks Patent for Wireless Order Processing for Cafes
  Steve Jobs, CEO at Apple, is reportedly seeking to patent a wireless system that would allow customers to place an order at a store or coffee shop using a wireless device such as a media player, a wireless personal digital assistant or a cellphone.
  12/28/2007
  KDDI and Willcom Win WiMAX Licenses in Japan
  The government of Japan has granted licenses to KDDI Corp., a mobile phone operator and Willcom Inc., a Carlyle owned Japanese handy-phone company, for future high-speed wireless Internet services.
  12/26/2007
  American Airlines to Test In-Flight WiFi Internet Service
  American Airlines, a founding member of the global oneworld Alliance, has signed a memorandum of intent with AirCell, LLC, to be the first U.S. airline to test the capability of providing passengers with AirCell's high-speed broadband connectivity.
  12/26/2007
  WiMAX Forum to Develop Certification Laboratory in India
  The WiMAX Forum has announced new organization plans for the development of the first ever WiMAX Forum Designated Certification Laboratory in India by 2008, according to a press release.
  12/21/2007
  MediaTile Expands Cellular Digital Signage Connectivity Options
  MediaTile has expanded the network connectivity options for its plug-and-play Digital-Sign-in-a-Box signage solutions.
  12/21/2007
  Trapeze, Commlogik Deliver Wireless LAN Solutions in Latin America and the Caribbean
  Under a recent agreement, Commlogik will distribute the entire line of Trapeze Networks' mobility products, including its Mobility Exchange controllers, Mobility Point access points, and Ring Master network management tools to resellers in Latin America and the Caribbean.
  12/20/2007
  FCC Accepts Google's Application for Major Spectrum Auction Next Month
  Google Inc. has joined the long list of 266 potential bidders for the auction of 700 MHz Band licenses scheduled to start on Jan. 24, 2008.
  12/20/2007
  ArrowSpan Provides Flexible Wi-Fi Service for Estes Valley Networks
  ArrowSpan Inc., a global provider of switching wireless Wi-Fi mesh solutions, has announced that its MeshAP 3100 solution has enabled Estes Valley Networks to flexibly deploy Wi-Fi service in downtown Estes Park, Colorado
  12/19/2007
  Telstra Teams with 2Wire to Offer Home Networking Products
  Telstra, a telecommunications provider in Australia, has teamed up with 2Wire, a provider of broadband service delivery platforms, to provide a Single Port ADSL Gateway and a 4-Port Home Wi-Fi Gateway to Telstra customers.
  12/19/2007
  AT&T to Acquire Edge Wireless
  AT&T Inc. announced earlier this month, a definitive agreement to acquire Edge Wireless Holding Company.
  12/19/2007
  BelAir Networks Announces $17.5 Million in Funding
  BelAir Networks, a provider of mobile wireless broadband mesh network solutions, has announced $17.5 million in financing led by new investors, Export Development Canada (EDC) and Wellington Financial.
  12/19/2007
  Alvarion Set to Continue WiMAX Momentum for 2008
  Alvarion Ltd., a provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions, has announced today that it has continued to extend it global leadership position in WiMAX during 2007, and that a Tier 1 operator recently joined more than 25 others in selecting Alvarion.
  12/19/2007
  Hurray! Terminates Deal with Beijing TV Media
  Chinese ringtone provider Hurray! Holding Co, said it has terminated its previously announced agreements with Beijing TV Media Co Ltd, for the formation of a joint venture.
  12/19/2007
  BSM Wireless Integrates its Product with Fleet Manager Professional
  Ontario-based wireless firm BSM Technologies Inc., has integrated its tracking software (SentinelFM) into Trans+Plus Systems' Fleet Manager Professional, creating a new system that the company says will make logistic management far easier.
  12/19/2007
  Vecima Introduces 900 MHz OFDM Broadband Wireless System
  Vecima Networks, a provider of broadband wireless solutions and a principal member of the WiMAX Forum, has introduced the Next Generation WaveRider 900 MHz broadband access system, the LMS8000 Series. The LMS8000 Series includes OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) technology and incorporates the WaveRider Dynamic Polling MAC.
  12/19/2007
  SR Telecom Intros symmetryMX V5.2 Voice Solution
  SR Telecom has launched its symmetryMX V5.2 voice solution. Operators with traditional voice-switched infrastructures can use this solution to leverage the wireless technology of WiMAX.
  12/19/2007
  Beceem Announces Successful Initial Interoperability Testing of Mobile WiMAX Equipment
  Beceem Communications (www.beceem.com), a leading provider of terminal chipsets for Mobile WiMAX, has achieved its first major milestone of Mobile WiMAX equipment initial interoperability testing, according to a press report.
  12/18/2007
  Kyocera to Launch New External Modem for iBurst Wireless
  Kyocera intends to launch a new external modem for the iBurst wireless Internet access system that will transfer data at speeds up to two megabits per second (2Mbps), a rate twice as fast as that offered by current iBurst modems.
  12/14/2007
  SITRONICS Launches Production of 0.18 Micron Technology Network
  JSC SITRONICS, a provider of telecommunications, IT and microelectronic solutions in Russia and the CIS, has announced that it launched the production of 0.18 micron integrated circuit chips (IC) in Zelenograd.
  12/13/2007
  International Trade Commission Rules in Favor of Nokia
  Nokia has announced that a United States International Trade Commission (ITC) judge issued an Initial Determination in favor of Nokia in the action brought by Qualcomm against Nokia alleging patent infringement by certain Nokia GSM devices.
  12/13/2007
  EDX Wireless Expands its Carrier-Class Ecosystem
  As per the partner agreement, the data collected by WirelessLogix' XCAL-X tool can be used in EDX SignalPro directly, without any data conversion processes. According to EDX Wireless, the smooth integration between the network planning tool and the data derived by the network drive test tool is expected to bring increased value to the engineering process. In addition, the direct access to the mentioned data saves time for RF engineers and according to company officials, makes the process more consistent and repeatable.
  12/13/2007
  Transnumeric Deploys Firetide Wireless Mesh Network at the Versailles Palace
  The newly installed Firetide network is being used for transmission of cultural information through PDAs and headsets used by visitors. Firetide wireless mesh network enables self-guided tours, so visitors can listen to commentary on rented headsets and watch videos on PDAs as they stroll around the grounds.
  12/12/2007
  Juniper Research Offers Findings on Mobile WiMAX
  In a report issued today, Juniper Research predicts that Mobile WiMAX 802.16e will begin to take off during the 2010-2013 period. It will, according to the report, pass 80 million subscribers by 2013.
  12/11/2007
  RoamAD Teams with Adino Telecom to Facilitate Indian Wi-Fi Growth
  RoamAD, provider of the converged wireless networks, has entered into a partnership agreement with Adino Telecom, one of India's leading wireless systems integrators. Under the agreement, Adino Telecom will supply and integrate RoamAD networks for Internet services providers, carriers, universities and government agencies on the Indian subcontinent.
  12/11/2007
  Alvarion Chosen by Altitude for IEEE 802.16e Mobile WiMAX Deployment
  Alvarion Ltd., a provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions, has announced a frame agreement with Altitude to provide its Mobile WiMAX 4Motion solution, offering services using the 3.5 GHz frequency band.
  12/11/2007
  Verizon Donates $10,000 to Vernonia Flood Victims
  Verizon is donating $10,000 to help the inhabitants of Vernonia, who were forced from their homes during the recent flooding in the Columbia County community.
  12/11/2007
  Arriva Selects Moovera Mobile WiFi for Glasgow Flyer Shuttle
  Moovera Networks, developer of fixed and mobile wireless access systems, has announced that Arriva Scotland West has chosen technology from Moovera to provide broadband Internet access on the brand new Glasgow Flyer shuttle service.
  12/11/2007
  Alcatel-Lucent to Build Out MetroPCS' Advanced Wireless Services Spectrum
  MetroPCS Wireless, Inc., and Alcatel-Lucent have entered into a three and a half-year extension of their existing agreement to include, among other things, Alcatel-Lucent's third-generation (3G) CDMA2000 mobile networking solutions to build out MetroPCS' AWS spectrum in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Detroit, Dallas and Los Angeles.
  12/10/2007
  Rapid7 Announces Check for Critical Wireless Keyboard Vulnerability
  Rapid7 has announced that its NeXpose will include a check for a zero-day vulnerability found in many wireless keyboards.
  12/10/2007
  Aruba's SETAR and Alcatel-Lucent launch 3G UMTS/HSPA Service in the Caribbean
  Alcatel-Lucent and SETAR NV, a telecommunications service provider in Aruba, have activated the first third-generation UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) and HSDPA (High-Speed Downlink Packet Access) network in the Caribbean.
  12/10/2007
  Tech Companies Pressure FCC to Approve White Space Usage
  Google is stepping up its efforts to use white spaces, presenting results of an "initial phase of ongoing trials" investigating the white space technology it claims has shown that digital TV and wireless services can exist side-by-side without any interference.
  12/10/2007
  Admibros Shipmanagement Installs Blue Ocean Wireless GSM Solution
  Blue Ocean Wireless (BOW), an Irish company delivering GSM communication capability for the merchant maritime sector, has announced that it has been chosen by Admibros Shipmanagement to provide GSM coverage for their fleet.
  12/10/2007
  MSV and Wireless Matrix Extend Service Pact
  Mobile Satellite Ventures (MSV) and Wireless Matrix have announced that both the companies have signed a two-year service agreement extension for satellite communications service that will run through 2009.
  12/10/2007
  T-Mobile and Samsung Launch New HotSpot Phone
  Samsung Telecommunications America and T-Mobile USA, Inc. have unveiled the new Samsung Katalyst, which supports T-Mobile HotSpot@Home service.
  12/10/2007
  TechFaith to Supply 50,000 HSDPA Data/Voice Cards to Japanese Company
  TechFaith Wireless Communication Technology Limited has announced that a Japanese original equipment manufacturer (OEM) has placed an order for 50,000 hybrid HSDPA data/voice cards
  12/7/2007
  WiMax Panic Grips Taiwan
  Taiwanese WiMAX equipment makers are reportedly anxious regarding a possible Sprint Nextel WiMAX spin-off—mainly due to the potential for WiMAX to be delayed.
  12/6/2007
  Pulse-LINK Launches CWave UWB HDMI-Over-Coax and Wireless HDMI
  Announcing the availability of its latest solutions, the company said that the new solutions enable real-time high definition audio and video distribution throughout the home with a guaranteed Quality-of-Service (QoS).
  12/6/2007
  Redline Receives FCC Approval for RedMAX WiMAX SU-O in U.S.
  Redline Communications has received Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval for its RedMAX WiMAX Outdoor Subscriber Unit (SU-O) in the United States.
  12/6/2007
  JNS Enterprises Inc. Signs Wireless Tower Agreement With Otsego County
  JNS Enterprises, Inc., A tower developer in New York State, has signed A wireless tower agreement with Otsego County New York to act as the county's exclusive agent with respect to developing communication towers on county land.
  12/5/2007
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion
  Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with a new cell site, which increases coverage and capacity along Columbus Boulevard, intersecting with Penn and Dock Streets, as well as the intersection of 2nd and Bread Streets.
  12/5/2007
  CradlePoint Introduces Battery Powered Personal WiFi Hotspot
  CradlePoint, Inc. has announced the availability of PHS300, the Personal Hotspot (PHS) that lets mobile broadband subscribers extend Internet access to any WiFi enabled device and share connectivity with friends and colleagues.
  12/5/2007
  Chowan University Selects Aruba for New Campus-Wide Wireless Network
  Chowan University has selected Aruba's adaptive wireless LAN and user-centric networks for its 300 acre Murfreesboro, North Carolina campus. The university supports approximately 1,000 students and features a campus-wide fiber optic network.
  12/5/2007
  University of the South Deploys Colubris for Campus Wireless Network
  Colubris Networks, a provider of intelligent wireless LANs (WLANs) for enterprises and service providers has announced that the University of the South has deployed Colubris, to provide wireless access for students, faculty and community members.
  12/4/2007
  ABI Research Indicates Sprint and Clearwire WiMAX Development for M2M Will Continue
  Sprint and Clearwire caused a bit of a panic for some when they announced the end of their proposed WiMAX partnership.
  12/3/2007
  Optichron Presents the Crest Factor Reduction Integrated Circuit
  Optichron unveiled today its OP5000 Crest Factor Reduction integrated circuit (CFR IC).
  12/3/2007
  Sharp Corporation to Adopt Red Bend's vCurrent Mobile FOTA Software
  Red Bend Software has announced that its vCurrent Mobile FOTA software will be adopted for the RZ-H200R Industrial Handheld Terminals of Sharp Corporation.
  11/30/2007
  Google to Participate in FCC Wireless Spectrum Auction
  Google has announced today that it plans to participate in the Federal Communication Commission's upcoming auction of wireless spectrum in the 700 megahertz (MHz) band.
  11/30/2007
  Platinum Wireless Acquires American Connections of California
  Platinum Wireless, touted as one of the fastest growing companies in North America, is moving closer to acquire California-based American Connections, LLC, a distributor of wireless products and services.
  11/30/2007
  Alcatel-Lucent Rolls Out Bouygues Telecom's 3G/HSPA Network in France
  Alcatel-Lucent has announced that it is rolling out Bouygues Telecom's 3G/HSPA network in four of Bouygues Telecom's six operational regions in France.
  11/30/2007
  Verizon Selects LTE for 4G Wireless Broadband
  Verizon has announced plans to develop and deploy its fourth generation mobile broadband network using Long Term Evolution (LTE), the technology developed within the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) standards organization.
  11/30/2007
  Airvana Introduces Innovations in EV-DO Technology
  Airvana, Inc., a provider of mobile broadband infrastructure products, has announced the availability of the company's latest EV-DO technology, which will allow operators to accelerate the roll-out of next- generation services such as IP-based push-to-talk.
  11/29/2007
  Podium Venture Group, Inc. Subsidiary Coastal Broadband Experiences 300% Revenue Growth
  Podium Venture Group, Inc had announced that its subsidiary (Pink Sheets: PDVP) - Coastal Broadband – has witnessed a 300% growth in revenues for November 2007 over November 2006, according to a press release.
  11/29/2007
  MTI Wireless Edge Announces Launch of Extensive Range of 3.65 GHz WiMAX Antennas
  MTI Wireless Edge has announced new FCC Approval of 3.65 GHz for its WiMAX Applications, according to a press release.
  11/29/2007
  New Wi-Fi Alliance White Paper Details on Benefits of Voice over Wi-Fi
  In the process of promoting the maturity of wireless technology, Wi-Fi Alliance, a non-profit organization with deep focus on driving the interoperability of high-speed wireless local area networking, has recently released a new white paper which details more on the benefits of Voice over Wi-Fi.
  11/29/2007
  Firetide Wireless Mesh Deployed at Dubai Tower
  Korea-based Samsung Corp. has deployed a Firetide mesh network at the construction site of the Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower), in United Arab Emirates. The newly installed Firetide network is being used for video surveillance, VoIP, and RoIP applications at the construction site of the tallest free-standing structure in the world.
  11/28/2007
  ONEMAX Uses Veraz's IMS Core in Mobile WiMAX Network
  Veraz Networks has announced that ONEMAX, an innovative broadband wireless provider, has officially launched its WiMAX 802.16e network in the Dominican Republic this October.
  11/28/2007
  ICT Develops WiFi/WiMAX Voice and Data Platform
  Innovative Communications Technologies has developed an integrated voice and data platform that connects any broadband mobile devices or personal computers at no per minute charges.
  11/28/2007
  Philadelphia School District Offers Wireless Access
  The School District of Philadelphia will now be offering wireless Internet access at each school in the district.
  11/27/2007
  Global Tracking Technologies and Homeland Integrated Security Systems Sign NDA to Explore Mutual Business Opportunities
  Homeland Integrated Security Systems, Inc. has signed a non-disclosure agreement with Global Tracking Technologies, LLC (GTT) to explore mutual business opportunities.
  11/27/2007
  Celtel Nigeria Selects Motorola for $70 Million GSM/EDGE Expansion
  Motorola, Inc. has announced that it has received orders valued at $70 million from Celtel Nigeria, part of Zain Group, to expand and enhance the operator's GSM coverage in the Southern part of Nigeria.
  11/27/2007
  AT&T Expands 3G Wireless Network in Massachusetts
  AT&T informed that it has added 3G technology to more than 75 sites in Western Massachusetts, which is offering mobile broadband services in the Greater Springfield area along the Interstate 91 corridor between the University of Massachusetts at Amherst south through Holyoke, Springfield, Chicopee, and Longmeadow.
  11/27/2007
  T-Mobile USA Partners with United Negro College Fund
  T-Mobile USA has partnered with United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and has launched the T-Mobile Huddle Up Scholarship Program to help increase access to higher education for talented, low-income high school seniors from single-parent or non-traditional households in Washington state.
  11/27/2007
  ACCESS NetFront Browser to Be Deployed on Amazon Kindle
  ACCESS CO., LTD., a key innovator of advanced software technologies for the mobile and beyond-PC markets, announced online retailer Amazon has licensed the ACCESS NetFront Browser. The browser will support Amazon Kindle, Amazon's wireless, portable reading device that offers instant access to over 90,000 books, blogs, magazines and newspapers.
  11/27/2007
  Pipex Communications Launches New WiMAX Brand
  Pipex Wireless, a joint venture between Pipex Communications and Intel Capital has introduced its new brand FREEDOM4.
  11/27/2007
  Zoho Launches Zoho Creator Mobile
  Zoho has made its popular online database available to people who are mobile by releasing Zoho Creator Mobile, according to a wire report.
  11/27/2007
  Orange Signs WiFi Deal With The Cloud
  Orange has signed a contract with The Cloud, Europe's leading wireless broadband provider. The agreement is designed to enable Orange customers to access 7,500 WiFi Hotspots of Cloud across the UK. As a result of this deal, Orange now offers access to one of the UK's widest WiFi networks through its Orange WiFi Access service.
  11/21/2007
  NEC France SAS Inks Frame Contract with Bouygues Telecom
  NEC Corporation has announced that NEC France SAS, an affiliate of NEC Europe Ltd., has signed a frame contract with the French mobile carrier, Bouygues Telecom, to provide technical services, Base Station Optimization, for its high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) network.
  11/21/2007
  MH Equipment Selects I.D. Systems' Wireless Fleet Management Technology for John Deere
  I.D. Systems' channel partner MH Equipment Company has awarded a purchase order to the company for implementing I.D. Systems' Wireless Asset Net industrial vehicle management system at Deere & Company.
  11/21/2007
  Intelsat Extends its Service to African Cellular Networks
  Intelsat, Ltd., a provider of satellite-based cellular backhaul solutions for wireless operators, has announced two new customer agreements. Safaricom, Ltd. and MSTelcom in Kenya and Angola, respectively, will receive its service.
  11/21/2007
  AT&T to Support Wireless Solution for US Airways
  In a bid to improve wireless services for several of their business processes, AT&T Inc. has been chosen by US Airways.
  11/20/2007
  Xirrus Releases Wi-Fi and Payment Card Industry Compliance Whitepaper and Tools
  Xirrus, a leading provider of high performance, long range Wi-Fi products, has released a new tool and a white paper that explains solutions and compliance details for the PCI (Payment Card Industry) Data Security Standard for companies that use Wi-Fi and handle payment card information.
  11/20/2007
  Airvana Reveals CDMA Femtocell Progress
  Airvana, Inc. has announced a number of objectives in the company's endeavor to develop CDMA Femtocells.
  11/20/2007
  Comtech Subsidiary Receives $2.7 Million Order
  Memotech Inc., a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., has received a $2.7 million order to supply telecommunications equipment and services to a mobile operator in Africa.
  11/20/2007
  Bharti Airtel Partners with Mformation Technologies
  The Indian telecommunications company, Bharti Airtel has partnered with Mformation Technologies Inc., a provider of mobile device management (MDM) technology, to enable new mobile data services and manage mobile devices across Airtel's growing customer base.
  11/20/2007
  MyClick Recognized as Top Innovator
  MyClick Media Limited, the maker of the revolutionary photo recognition Mobile Marketing Platform MyClick, has found a spot among the "Top Innovators" in the "Most Innovative Consumer Application or Service" category at the Asia Mobile Congress, organized by GSMA at the Venetian of Macau.
  11/20/2007
  Warrior 'HotSpot in a Box' Tested During Public Safety at Boomsday Festival
  Emergency responders from Knoxville/Knox County, Tennessee, successfully tested the usefulness of the Warrior HotSpots from Entree Wireless during the Chrysler Jeep "Boomsday" Festival held this past Labor Day.
  11/20/2007
  UTStarcom Reveals Novel Wireless USB Modem With Flash Memory
  With the initiation of its first wireless broadband USB modem, UM150, to CDMA carriers in North America, UTStarcom Personal Communications, a division of UTStarcom, Inc., has enriched its array of services in their specialized sector.
  11/16/2007
  Alcatel-Lucent Signs Contract with 10 Korean Universities for Secure Multimedia Services
  Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) has been selected by 10 Korean Universities to offer secure wireless and 10 Gigabit Ethernet services, according to a Webwire news report.
  11/16/2007
  Kyocera's iBurst Mobile Broadband Network Established in Kuala Lumpur
  Malaysian wireless broadband operator iZZinet has become the first iBurst operator in the ASEAN region.
  11/16/2007
  Skyworks Offers FEMTO Cell Solutions for Samsung
  Woburn's wireless semiconductor maker Skyworks Solutions Inc., has signed a new deal with Samsung for the use of Skyworks' transceivers, amplifiers and other products in the Korean electronic maker's femtocell applications.
  11/15/2007
  Redline Strikes Major Deal in Tanzania
  Canada's Redline Communications Inc. has announced that Hotspot Business Solutions, a telecommunications provider in Tanzania, has chosen the company's RedMAX products for the first country-wide WiMAX network in the African nation.
  11/15/2007
  JDSU Launches Special Edition of RoamerNet
  JDSU, offering broadband test and measurement solutions and optical products, has announced the release of the special edition of RoamerNet which helps operators to improve their services and retain their subscribers.
  11/15/2007
  Tricom Selects Airspan to Supply WiMAX Solutions in the Dominican Republic
  Dominican Republic-based Tricom, has selected Airspan Networks, Inc., a provider of WiMAX and Wi-Fi based broadband wireless access networks, to supply WiMAX solutions in the licensed 3.5GHz frequency band in order to expand its network.
  11/15/2007
  Freedom Wireless Signs Marketing and Distribution Pact with Toto Communication
  The agreement allows Toto to market and sell Freedom Wireless products and services, which include Zebra Cell-to-Net technology and Freedom Wireless Cellular, Voice, Data and Messaging services to non-profit and military personnel consumer markets.
  11/15/2007
  Alcatel-Lucent and LG Electronics Complete LTE Test Calls
  The tests were conducted using both single antenna and multiple input/multiple output (MIMO) 2x2 configurations, transmitting over a 10 MHz channel. The tests, according to both the companies, have demonstrated super high-speed data transmissions, validating the expected performance of LTE in the field.
  11/15/2007
  MichTel and Oakland County Deploy Municipal Wireless Network Using Cisco Equipment
  MichTel Communications has joined forces with Michigan's Oakland County to deploy the Cisco service mesh architecture in more than 61 cities and townships across the state's southeastern region.
  11/14/2007
  Frontier Introduces Wireless Hot Zones in Elk Grove
  Frontier Communications has introduced its first large wireless network in California, and by launching the service, is offering Web surfers in Elk Grove a chance to take their computers outdoors to go online.
  11/14/2007
  AirLive Expands Wireless-N Portfolio for Internet Connectivity Solutions
  AirLive, a global player in networking and data communication equipment, has expanded its Wireless-N (draft 2.0) series of products, which provide wireless Internet connectivity solutions. Its LAN products and WLAN products offer high-tech solutions for service providers so that they can serve their customers well, a company statement said.
  11/13/2007
  Aricent and Ortiva Wireless Establish Software Development Center
  Aricent and Ortiva Wireless have announced the establishment of a new development center to accelerate the creation and delivery of advanced mobile multimedia solutions.
  11/13/2007
  AT&T Releases Personalized Radio Service
  Pandora helps AT&T's wireless customers to search for new music, listen to their favorite artists and create their own personalized radio stations on their mobile phones.
  11/12/2007
  Verizon Offers Grant to Help Teenage Girls 'Be Strong'
  Verizon and Verizon Wireless are donating $300,000 over two years to launch the "Be Strong" program. Be Strong is an initiative designed to promote self-respect among teenage girls in the Los Angeles County area, as well as encourage them to develop healthy, non-violent relationships.
  11/12/2007
  Atheros Introduces New Gigabit Ethernet Solutions
  Atheros Communications, Inc., a developer of advanced wireless solutions, has expanded its ROCm family of Bluetooth wireless solutions with the launch of the Atheros AR3031. This system-on-chip (SoC) fulfills the need for Bluetooth wireless mono headsets by providing a powerful combination of power-efficiency and design flexibility.
  11/12/2007
  Disney to Offer Mobile Phone Service in Japan
  Walt Disney is all set to launch its mobile phone services in Japan next spring and will use Japan's number three mobile phone carrier, Softbank Mobile Corp.'s telecommunications network.
  11/12/2007
  SST Expands its Line of Power Amplifiers for WiFi Applications
  SST Communications has announced the latest addition to its high-efficiency line of power amplifiers for WiFi applications.
  11/12/2007
  Sprint Nextel and Clearwire to Terminate WiMAX Letter of Intent
  Sprint Nextel and Clearwire have agreed to terminate the Letter of Intent signed July of 2007, according to an announcement today.
  11/9/2007
  Sky Detective Opens China Offices in Shenzhen
  US-based Sky Detective, Inc, a global intelligence and security solution provider is opening offices in Shenzhen, China for manufacturing and market advantage in Asia-Pacific
  11/9/2007
  Sprint and Clearwire Scrap WiMax Pact
  Sprint Nextel Corp and Clearwire Corp may be ending their deal before it even takes off. Both the companies had entered into an agreement to build a nationwide high-speed wireless network based on the emerging WiMax technology but Reuters has cited a Wall Street Journal report as saying that the complexities of the transaction and the departure last month of Sprint Chief Executive Gary Forsee, have made it too difficult to reach a final agreement.
  11/9/2007
  NetCracker Announces New Capabilities for Service Providers
  NetCracker Technology today announced capabilities that will allow service providers to provision and fulfill high bandwidth and high definition services over VDSL2/2+, WiMAX and Metro Ethernet infrastructures.
  11/8/2007
  Wi-Fi TV Launches New TV Web Site
  Wi-Fi TV will be launching an all new Wi-Fi TV web site, which includes 500 TV stations featuring live chat.
  11/8/2007
  Aruba and iDirect Technologies Team to Expand Satellite Networks
  Aruba Networks, Inc., provider of networks and secure mobility solutions, has completed wireless local area network (WLAN)-to-satellite integration testing with iDirect, Inc., a division of Vision Technologies Systems, Inc. iDirect delivers satellite-based broadband communications.
  11/8/2007
  T-Mobile Strengthens Customer Loyalty with New Contract Terms
  Included as part of the new guidelines from the company, which are expected to be finalized and introduced in the first half of 2008, early termination fees (ETFs) will decline over the course of the customer's contract.
  11/7/2007
  High Performance, Flexible and Cost-Effective Microwave Radios Join CableFree's Wireless Broadband Product Portfolio
  CableFree Solutions, a leading broadband wireless infrastructure vendor and world-leading pioneer in Gigabit Wireless technology, launched a range of high performance, cost-effective microwave radios operating in the 6-38GHz bands, adding to its already extensive portfolio of high performance and cost-effective wireless products.
  11/6/2007
  Alltel Wireless Offers New App to Help Identify Threats
  For all those involved in ensuring homeland security, including law enforcement, HAZMAT, bomb squads, paramedics and others, the need for advanced technology that provides, rapid, critical information on potential threats as well as appropriate responses, is a must.
  11/6/2007
  I.D. Systems Wins U.S. Department of Defense Project
  The U.S. military is looking for installations for potential use on a range of military base vehicles and this system will be evaluated in the process.
  11/6/2007
  CSR Brings Internet Radio to the Mass Market
  CSR has announced the launch of RadioPro, a WiFi Internet radio example design based on the company's UniFi single-chip WiFi technology.
  11/6/2007
  Sunrise Telecom Handheld First to Support Up to 4 Gigabit Fibre Channel Testing
  Sunrise Telecom Incorporated has introduced the SunSet MTT-30Z Fiber Channel Module, the first handheld solution to support 1, 2 and 4 Gigabit fiber channel testing with full port login of switch fabric. For the service providers who provision or diagnose high-performance Storage Area Networks (SAN) in fiber channel, ESCON and FICON, this new test set is an essential tool.
  11/6/2007
  Afghan Wireless Completes Largest Voice and Data Interconnect
  Afghan Wireless Communication Company (AWCC),a large private investor in the country, has completed a high capacity digital Microwave Ring around the country that connects even the far-flung areas of the country trodden by war.
  11/6/2007
  T-Mobile Joins Hands with One Laptop Per Child Program
  Wireless operator T-Mobile USA, Inc. has agreed to join hands with "One Laptop per Child", a campaign under which laptop computers are donated to children studying in developing countries.
  11/5/2007
  Clearwire Announces Expansion of Bank Facility
  Clearwire Corp. has expanded its secured term loan by $250 million, to an aggregate of $1.25 billion, to fund expansion plans, spectrum acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.
  11/5/2007
  Alltel Announces New Management Structure
  U.S. rural mobile service provider Alltel Corp. has unveiled a new management structure as it prepares to be purchased by private equity investors.
  11/5/2007
  Grayling Wireless Gains Access to Nine Western States
  Grayling Wireless USA, Inc. has entered into a Manufacturer's Representation Agreement with ``The Sales Group" for its Radio Communications Division.
  11/5/2007
  ArrowSpan Offers Wi-Fi Access in Areas with Excessive Foliage
  ArrowSpan Inc. has announced the MeshAP 3100 900 MHz, the most recent entrant to its mesh Wi-Fi range. The MeshAP 3100 900 MHz edition is primarily aimed at offering switching wireless Wi-Fi access for outdoor communities, including camp sites, RV parks, city parks and campuses, where excessive foliage may disrupt wireless coverage.
  11/5/2007
  BT Launches Wi-Fi Vouchers
  In a move that will allow travelers to access data and make voice calls via hotspots globally, BT has launched a range of international Wi-Fi vouchers. With these Wi-Fi vouchers travelers can download data and make voice calls that are cheaper at participating hotspots than data roaming services offered by 3G networks. The best advantage of this voucher is that the travelers can get to know the spending on their communications when they are abroad, avoiding hidden charges.
  11/5/2007
  Microsoft Ties Up with Reliance for IPTV and WiMAX
  Anil Ambani's Reliance Communications will join hands with Microsoft, world's largest software firm, for several technological collaborations, including software for Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), WiMAX and a software development toolkit for the Internet, the personal computer and mobile phones.
  11/5/2007
  Alvarion's Mobile WiMAX Technology Chosen by ITRI for New Application Lab
  Alvarion Ltd., has announced that its Mobile WiMAX technology has been chosen for the first WiMAX Forum M-Taiwan WiMAX Application Lab (MTWAL), managed by ITRI at the campus in Hsinchu.
  11/5/2007
  Devicescape Wi-Fi Software Now Available for Apple iPhone and iPod Touch
  Devicescape Software has announced that its industry leading Devicescape Wi-Fi auto-connect software is now available for use on the Apple iPhone and the Apple iPod Touch.
  11/2/2007
  New Icon Driven Wi-Fi TV Web Site to Launch in US
  Wi-Fi TV conducted extensive testing of the design and functionality of the platform within its targeted audience of 16 to 24 year olds, as well as held consultations with small and large businesses about what features they would like to have in Internet TV stations for their companies.
  11/2/2007
  Codenomicon Introduces DEFENSICS for WLAN
  Often, the biggest challenge faced by the developers of wireless consumer devices, public broadband infrastructure vendors and network service providers is the challenge of identifying product flaws and security vulnerabilities early in the production process.
  11/1/2007
  Intel chooses Skycross to Provide WiMAX Antennas for Express34 PC Card
  SkyCross has announced that Intel has chosen internal SkyCross WiMAX antennas for the Dana Point Express34 PC card reference design.
  11/1/2007
  Boingo Teams with Golden Telecom, Giving its Subscribers Access to Blanket WiFi Coverage in Moscow
  Boingo Wireless Inc., a leading wholesale network aggregator and operator of neutral-host WiFi networks, has reportedly signed a roaming agreement with Golden Telecom, a leading provider of integrated communication and Internet services in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The deal will allow Boingo's subscribers to use than approximately 7,500 WiFi access points which have been integrated into Golden Telecom's network in Moscow.
  10/31/2007
  Upcoming Report from Pyramid Research to Look at Sprint's $5 Billion WiMAX Gamble
  Pyramid Research will be providing full analysis of Sprint's ambitious WiMAX plans in an upcoming report, "WiMAX Business Models: Will New Networks Ever Become Profitable?" The report will take a detailed look at Sprint's open-access WiMAX business model, including its likely sources of new revenue. The report will estimate the impact each of these new services will have on Sprint's top line and the profitability of its overall business model.
  10/31/2007
  Boingo Acquires Airport Wi-Fi from Sprint
  The seven hotspot operations have been converted to Boingo hotspots and will offer travelers the ability to sign up for a Boingo account to gain access to more than 100,000 hotspots around the world.
  10/31/2007
  Atheros Introduces New WiFi Solution for Mobile Devices
  Atheros Communications, Inc. has introduced the Atheros ROCm single-chip AR6002 family, which features low-power for mobile WLAN solutions.
  10/31/2007
  Novatel Wireless Receives AeA Award for USB Product Line
  Novatel Wireless is a provider of wireless broadband solutions and the American Electronics Association (AeA), is the nation's largest high tech industry association that recognizes local technology companies for their achievements in technological innovation, civic contributions and industry accomplishment.
  10/30/2007
  AireSurf Strikes Licensing Deal with Invotex
  AireSurf Networks Holdings Inc. has entered into an agreement with Baltimore-based Invotex Group to sell, license and commercialize its wireless booster products.
  10/30/2007
  Samsung Chooses Azimuth's FMC Performance Test Solution
  Samsung's decision for Azimuth FMC Performance Test Solution is aimed at streamlining the testing of its UMA/GAN dual-mode handsets, including the Samsung SGH-t409 and SGH-t709 models.
  10/30/2007
  City-Wide Wireless in St. Louis Called Off by AT&T
  As mobile phones have started mimicking computers and as wireless services are sparking various innovative technologies, operators are looking to offer wireless Internet access that make their services more effective. But, there are certain regulatory issues that can hamper the operators' plans for fast expansion and that is exactly what AT&T is facing today.
  10/30/2007
  VPIsystems on "WiFi Band-Aids" for Cellular Networks
  VPIsystems (www.vpisystems.com) provides integrated capacity and network planning software and services for the global telecommunications industry.
  10/29/2007
  Novatel Wireless Joins Deloitte's Wireless Fast 50 Rankings
  It is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche USA, a professional services organization. The rankings were declared based on the percentage revenue growth over five years from 2002 to 2006.
  10/26/2007
  Wi-LAN and Fujitsu Sign License Agreement
  Wi-LAN Inc. is a company which was a pioneer in the design, development and distribution of broadband wireless technologies and as off late has completely shifted its focus on licensing its intellectual property. Wi-LAN has a portfolio of over 220 patents covering technologies which include CDMA, DOCSIS, DSL, V-chip, Wi-Fi and WiMAX.
  10/26/2007
  Nokia Siemens Networks to Acquire Carrier Ethernet Specialist ATRICA
  Nokia Siemens Networks has continued to investment in the development of solutions and products for data-optimized networks with the intended acquisition of the Carrier Ethernet expert ATRICA.
  10/26/2007
  Starent and Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs Promote WiMAX
  Starent Networks has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan for the promotion and development of the WiMAX industry in Taiwan.
  10/26/2007
  China Government Recognizes Zi Corporation Excellence
  Zi was joined by officials from the Chinese Ministry of Information and Industry and representatives from China Mobile, China Unicom, ZTE, Huawei and Qualcomm as it was honored for its work in the Asian market over the past 10 years.
  10/25/2007
  ONEMAX and Alcatel-Lucent Launch the First Worldwide WiMAX Rev-e network in the 3.5 Gigahertz Spectrum
  ONEMAX, a new and innovative broadband wireless access provider serving the Dominican Republic, and Alcatel-Lucent have announced the launch of the first worldwide WiMAX 802.16e-2005 (Rev-e) network in the 3.5 Gigahertz (GHz) spectrum.
  10/25/2007
  Motricity's eReader.com Launches Over-The-Air Delivery to Simplify eBook Delivery
  For the first time in eBook industry, the customers of Motricity will be able to purchase and receive their eBooks delivered over-the-air directly to their mobile device.
  10/25/2007
  Interop Technologies Secures Deal with MetroPCS for OTA Device Management
  Interop Technologies, a provider of advanced wireless technology solutions, has entered into an agreement with MetroPCS to purchase the Interop Over-the-Air Device Management Solution 3.3 for commercial deployment in all of its operating U.S. markets in Q4 2007.
  10/25/2007
  Numerex Announces Next-Generation Satellite Tracking and Asset Monitoring Solution
  Numerex, a provider of solutions and networks for Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications has launched the OrbitOne SX1 solution, a Next-Generation Satellite Tracking and Asset Monitoring Solution which is commercially available through Orbit One Communications.
  10/24/2007
  BVS Bags Contract from NextG Networks
  NextG Networks deploys and manages DAS Networks that are protocol-neutral and support multiple wireless carriers, services, and technologies. With the drive-study systems from BVS, NextG Networks is able to enhance wireless performance.
  10/24/2007
  Nokia Siemens Networks Enters Strategic Deal with Deutsche Telekom
  The deal valued at EUR300m over the next five years will facilitate Nokia Siemens Networks to take control of Vivento Technical Services (VTS) a division of Vivento, Deutsche Telekom's personnel service provider.
  10/24/2007
  Sprint Expands Unlimited by Boost Offering
  "Unlimited by Boost", the regional flat rate wireless service offered by Boost Mobile, a division of Sprint Nextel, has expanded to 10 additional markets in the U.S.
  10/24/2007
  ONDA Offers the World's First Combined DVB-H / HSDPA
  Created for use with its DVB-H and data communication systems, the DVB-H/HSDPA PC card is primarily marketed by TIM and was jointly developed with Siano Mobile Silicon, a major contributor of semiconductor solutions for MDTV, and CyberLink, a global trendsetter in multimedia and digital entertainment software solutions.
  10/24/2007
  Aeris Communications Collaborates with Wireless Monitoring Solutions
  Crane Wireless Monitoring Solutions (WMS) will reportedly roll out its VantedgePoint remote monitoring system based on the IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee wireless networking standard. The solution will provide integration with LAN and Cellular WAN communications, which is provided by the Aeris GSM network.
  10/24/2007
  Spectrum Offers Physical Layer Implementations of Military and Satellite Communications Waveforms
  As part of its SDR portfolio of products and services, Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima ("Spectrum"), will reportedly offer physical layer implementations of military communications (MILCOM) and satellite communications (SATCOM) waveforms, including key U.S. Joint Tactical Radio Systems (JTRS) and NATO waveforms.
  10/24/2007
  WebTech Wireless Partners with Pakistan General Insurance Company
  WebTech Wireless and EFU General Insurance Company (EFU), an insurer located in Pakistan, announced Tuesday that WebTech Wireless' master distributor Tracking World Limited, has received a supply agreement to establish a newly created vehicle theft and recovery service for the insurance industry in Pakistan.
  10/24/2007
  WiFi Telephony Boosts Productivity Again
  As the world becomes more interconnected (read: smaller), the need for increases in productivity grows exponentially. The reason is simple. The more countries get into the act, the more competition each company has to deal with.
  10/24/2007
  WeRoam Network Supported by Spotigo's WiFi SmartClient
  Comfone and Spotigo have successfully terminated WISPr compatibility testing for Spotigos WiFi SmartClient on WeRoams aggregated public hotspot network.
  10/23/2007
  NDS Partners with ITRI to Demonstrate Live WiMAX TV
  NDS, a provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan have announced a partnership to demonstrate the secure live transmission of TV content over mobile WiMAX.
  10/23/2007
  WiMAX Forum Endorses Industry's First WiMAX Application Lab in Taiwan
  The WiMAX Forum Taipei Showcase and WiMAX Forum conference this week in Taiwan reportedly witnessed more than 3,000 visitors and 50 WiMAX Forum member companies coming together to participate.
  10/23/2007
  HP Business Notebook PC's to Include Embedded Sprint Mobile Broadband Service
  Mobile professionals in search of a way to be better connected and more productive while on the go will soon be offered new HP Business Notebooks with convenient access to Sprint's Mobile Broadband network thanks to new integration of Sprint Mobile capabilities into several HP business notebook PCs.
  10/22/2007
  Quanta Picks Beceem to Launch Its Mobile WiMAX Product Line
  Quanta Computer, Inc., an ODM for Notebooks and PC peripherals, has selected Beceem's BCS200 terminal chipset to develop products for the mobile computing market.
  10/22/2007
  Dantel's WebMon Matrix Meets Requirements for Cellular and WiMAX Tower Sites Apps
  Dantel, Inc. recently announced that its WebMon Matrix meets the complex requirements for monitoring critical equipment in Cellular and WiMAX tower sites.
  10/22/2007
  Metrico Wireless Releases New Portable Testing System
  Metrico Wireless has announced the release of its Muse 2.0 testing system—which is now portable, permitting wireless players to test the voice quality of any device in the field.
  10/22/2007
  Truphone Expands Wi-Fi Access Thanks to Quiconnect Solutions
  Truphone is planning to broaden its international Wi-Fi access and automate the login process, according to an announcement from the company.
  10/19/2007
  Skype to Introduce Its Own Mobile Phone
  Skype is working with a U.K. wireless carrier in order to bring to market a new product that would make Skype totally mobile, according to a Skype announcement.
  10/19/2007
  ArrowSpan Announces Compatibility With Sputnik Control Center Service
  Next-generation network solutions provider ArrowSpan, Inc., has declared that its mesh network is now compatible with Sputnik Control Center service.
  10/19/2007
  CalAmp Intros Next Gen Narrowband Wireless IP Router/Modem
  CalAmp has launched the ViPR Wireless IP Router/Modem that enables true end-to-end wireless Ethernet connectivity over licensed spectrum in VHF or UHF frequencies for machine-to-machine (M2M) communications.
  10/19/2007
  VeriFone Introduces Vx 670 Bluetooth
  VeriFone has introduced Vx670 Bluetooth, a new version of its handheld electronic pay solution for short distance environments.
  10/18/2007
  TRENDnet Unveils User-Friendly Wireless N Home Router
  TRENDnet, one of the largest and emerging privately held networking companies in the world announced the launch of their latest Wireless N Home Router, model TEW-632BRP.
  10/18/2007
  Sierra Wireless AirCard 881 Taps AT&T's HSPA Deployments
  AT&T Inc. has announced that the Sierra Wireless AirCard 881 LaptopConnect card is now available. The card enables laptop users to take full advantage of the faster broadband speeds the company is deploying in its 3G wireless network.
  10/18/2007
  Symbian Introduces New Graphics Architecture and Networking Ability
  Symbian is planning to add a new graphics architecture and enhanced networking ability to its mobile OS, according to an announcement from the company yesterday.
  10/17/2007
  JSerra Catholic High School to Deploy Xirrus Wireless Network
  Xirrus, Inc., provider of high-performance WiFi products, has deployed its WiFi Arrays at the JSerra Catholic High School (JSerra), located in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. The Arrays will provide WiFi connectivity throughout various locations at JSerra's 40-acre campus for the school's staff, faculty and 1,000 students.
  10/17/2007
  Laird Intros New 2.5GHz 65-Degree Dual Slant 45 WiMax Base Station Antenna
  Laird Technologies has introduced its new 2.5GHz 65-Degree Dual Slant 45 WiMax Base Station Antenna that is fully compliant with the ETSI EN 301.525 CS pattern specifications resulting in consistent and reliable antenna performance.
  10/17/2007
  Strix Systems Helps Deploy New Wireless Mesh Network in Belgium
  Citymesh bvba -- a Strix Systems premier partner founded by Mitch De Geest, Frederik Demets, Peter-Jan Pertry, Sven de Brabander and Freek Pauwels specializing in the design and deployment of large-scale wireless mesh networks -- has deployed Strix's Access/One Network Outdoor System (OWS) for what would be Belgium's first city-wide wireless mesh network in the city of Blankenberge.
  10/16/2007
  Agito Networks Unveils RoamAnywhere Mobility Router
  Agito Networks, Inc. recently announced the availability of its RoamAnywhere Mobility Router, a business mobile convergence platform that uses RF-based, location-aware technologies to better mobilize voice and data applications, at a reduced cost.
  10/16/2007
  Franklin Wireless Launches CGU-628 Mobile Broadband USB Modem for HSDPA Networks
  Franklin Wireless Corp. has announced the launch of the CGU-628 HSDPA mobile broadband USB modem, promising to enhance global connectivity.
  10/16/2007
  Coordinate Enables Bilateral Data Service Roaming Between China and International Hotspots
  Coordinate Technologies, a provider of wireless data interconnectivity services for Carriers accessing the China market, has announced bilateral roaming agreements with Airborne Access, PT Wi-Fi and Vex.
  10/16/2007
  LGC Wireless Intros InterReach Fusion WiMAX
  LGC Wireless has launched InterReach Fusion WiMAX, a high performance distributed antenna system (DAS) that supports both MIMO and SISO implementations.
  10/15/2007
  Fujitsu and Navini Demo Interoperability Using Beamformed Mobile WiMAX
  Navini Networks and Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. have demonstrated multi-vendor interoperability using Smart WiMAX technology -- the conjunction of smart beamforming with Multiple Input/Multiple Output (MIMO) on a Mobile WiMAX (802.16e) network.
  10/12/2007
  Thames Valley Park Bus Service Deploys Passenger Wi-Fi with Moovera
  Reading Transport has deployed the Moovbox M Series mobile broadband gateway to deliver free Wi-Fi Internet access for passengers on commuter buses operating in the heart of the Thames Valley technology corridor.
  10/12/2007
  Xirrus Announces Distributed Spectrum Analysis Solution for WiFi Networks
  Xirrus, a manufacturer of high-performance WiFi equipment, is expanding its business with the release of an embedded spectrum analyzer in its WiFi arrays.
  10/12/2007
  Verizon Wireless Lets Customers Send E-greetings from Their Wireless Phones
  Sending pictures from your mobile can be more enjoyable if you happen to be a Verizon Wireless customer. The company is introducing MCARDS! on Mobile Web 2.0 which is created by Sharpcards Ltd.
  10/11/2007
  GCI and NEC Supply Southeast Fiber Equipment
  According to reports, GCI officials has taken a big step to source technical expertise from NEC Corporation (NEC), who will be granted a contract to supply the submarine cable, amplifiers and line terminal equipment for the Southeast submarine fiber optics project.
  10/11/2007
  Alltel Wireless Delivers New Wi-Fi Solution
  Alltel Wireless has introduced the solution in collaboration with Boingo Wireless, a leading network of Wi-Fi hotspots, which provides customers with laptop access to thousands of hotspots throughout North and South America.
  10/11/2007
  SiGe's New Integrated WiFi Module
  SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. announced today the most integrated RF front-end module to date for Wi-Fi products designed to comply with IEEE 802.11n specifications, today a swiftly growing segment of the Wi-Fi market.
  10/10/2007
  YTL Joins Global WiMAX Alliance
  YTL e-Solutions Bhd (YTLE), a subsidiary of the YTL Group and a Malaysia-based company with a varied business portfolio and a keen focus on providing wireless internet broadband service, has agreed to participate in the WiMAX Spectrum Owners Alliance (WiSOA) to build and operate international roaming using WiMAX technology.
  10/10/2007
  Tellabs Introduces Optical Transport System
  As the telecom industry scales to new heights, desire for new services is increasing and service providers are racing to be up to par with the demand.
  10/10/2007
  Portugal Telecom Standardizes on Ruckus for Portugal IPTV Distribution
  Portugal Telecom is now offering the Ruckus MediaFlex "Smart Wi-Fi" system as the wireless standard for IPTV distribution to over three million Portuguese households.
  10/9/2007
  Motorola Releases 5.4 GHz Canopy PMP and PTP Wireless Broadband Solutions
  Both the Canopy 5.4 GHz and the 5.4 GHz PTP 400 & 600 Series Integrated Systems are designed to integrate with other wireless systems in the 5 GHz spectrum.
  10/8/2007
  Broadcom and Samsung Accelerate Worldwide Deployment of 3G Cellular Technology with Multiple New Handsets
  With the partnership, Broadcom will offer advanced 3G cellular solutions for a new series of Samsung mobile handsets.
  10/8/2007
  Syniverse Wins Saudi Telecom Anti-Fraud Contract
  Syniverse Technologies has announced that Saudi Telecom Company (STC) will implement their advanced roaming fraud protection. If deployed, the advanced roaming fraud protection will be a year ahead of a GSM Association's (GSMA) October 2008 deadline for member companies.
  10/8/2007
  BridgeWave Introduces AdaptPath Capability
  BridgeWave Communications has introduced a new innovative technology that integrates the company's AdaptRate Gigabit Ethernet wireless links with secondary connections using complementary wired or wireless technologies.
  10/8/2007
  CML Microcircuits Launches Multi-Mode Wireless Data Modem
  CML Microcircuits, a provider of low power semiconductors for global wireless and telecom markets, has launched a new multi-mode wireless data modem that offers the unique ability to implement different wireless data schemes, with ease, when required.
  10/8/2007
  Alltel Wireless Launches New Wi-Fi Solution
  Accessing the Internet from anywhere can now be much easier thanks to Alltel Wireless, which has launched a new Wi-Fi solution that allows Alltel customers to connect to the Internet virtually anywhere.
  10/8/2007
  MTN Selects VectaStar Platform
  MTN, a communication company with a keen focus in the African market has chosen the VectaStar platform from Cambridge Broadband Networks for its multi-service wireless network in Rwanda.
  10/5/2007
  ICOP Digital Partners with Strix Systems
  ICOP Digital and Strix Systems have formed a co-marketing partnership and integrated video surveillance mobility solution enabling the companies to collaborate on pursuing mutually beneficial sales opportunities on a global basis for their advanced surveillance and wireless mesh networking solutions, respectively.
  10/5/2007
  Obregon, Mexico Deploys City-Wide Wi-Fi Network Using Tropos' Solution
  The Sonora Institute of Technology (ITSON) Public University is deploying a multi-user, multi-application Wi-Fi network that uses the Tropos MetroMesh solution to cover 23 square miles of Obregon, Mexico located in the State of Sonora, bordering California and Arizona. The wireless network is part of the state and federally-owned university's initiative to create a knowledge-based and more productive economy in the region.
  10/5/2007
  Coastside Net Deploys GO Networks Mobile WiFi Network
  Coastside Net has recently completed the upgrade of its downtown Half Moon Bay, CA, outdoor WiFi network using GO Networks' innovative Mobile Broadband Wireless (MBW) products and technologies.
  10/5/2007
  RELM Wireless Bags $2.6 Million Order from Federal Agencies
  RELM Wireless Corporation today revealed orders totaling $2.6 million from agencies of the United States Federal Government. According to the company sources, the order which is a part of APCO-25 project would be completed by the end of this year.
  10/4/2007
  LogicaCMG to Pilot Mobile Phone Payment System in Dutch Supermarket
  LogicaCMG has announced details of a pilot project at a branch of the Dutch supermarket, C1000 in Molenaarsgraaf, near Rotterdam. The six-month pilot will enable 100 customers to pay for their shopping by mobile phone. This open innovation initiative is spearheaded by LogicaCMG and Schuitema, owners of the C1000 supermarket chain, in close cooperation with Rabobank, KPN, NXP Semiconductors and RFID Platform Nederland.
  10/4/2007
  Moovera Networks Partners with IPWireless
  Moovera Networks and IPWireless have announced that the Moovera family of Moovbox mobile broadband gateways will now fully support TD-CDMA from IPWireless as a high-speed wireless backhaul option.
  10/3/2007
  Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Upgrades Internet Coverage With Firetide Wireless Mesh Network
  As part of a $14 million renovation project, Michigan's Renowned Grand Traverse Resort & Spa upgraded its wireless and Internet coverage with Firetide's wireless mesh network.
  10/2/2007
  ZyXEL Launches MAX-3200 Picocell and MAX-1200 Femtocell WiMAX Base Station Series
  ZyXEL Communications, one of the leaders in offering complete broadband access solutions to service providers, has come out with two new WiMAX Base Stations - ZyXEL's MAX-3200 Picocell and MAX-1200 Femtocell.
  10/2/2007
  Tranzeo Wireless Nominated to the Deloitte Technology Fast 50
  Launched a decade ago with a vision to recognize Canadian technology, The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 is the ranking of country's 50 fastest growing technology companies based on five-year percentage of revenue growth.
  10/2/2007
  Motorola Launches New Wireless Broadband Portfolio in U.S. and Canada
  Motorola points out that the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) recently opened the 5.4 GHz radio frequency (RF) for commercial use. This has made more spectrum available to meet growing demands for bandwidth. As the 5.4 GHz spectrum offers 255 MHz of bandwidth, double that available in the 5.8 GHz band, it allows for the co-location of multiple radios on one rooftop or location with minimal interference simplifying overall network design.
  10/2/2007
  B-SAT Goes Live with Lockheed Martin-Built BSAT-3a Satellite
  The BSAT-3a broadcasting satellite is now operational for the Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT) following successful on- orbit deployment and checkout of all spacecraft systems. The BSAT-3a broadcasting satellite is designed and built by Lockheed Martin.
  10/2/2007
  TechFaith Licensed by Qualcomm for 3G Subscriber Units and Modem Cards
  Under the agreement, Qualcomm has licensed TechFaith for 3G subscriber units and modem cards that implement the CDMA2000, WCDMA/UMTS and/or TD-SCDMA standards. According to Qualcomm, the royalties payable by TechFaith are at Qualcomm's standard worldwide rates and are the same irrespective of the CDMA standard implemented by the subscriber unit or modem card.
  10/2/2007
  SMC Networks Intros New Wireless Router
  SMC Networks has launched its new SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-N2), an all-in-one networking solution for connecting and sharing high speed cable/xDSL Internet connections.
  10/1/2007
  JRC Launches Compact, Outdoor Mobile WiMAX Base Station
  Japan Radio Company recently unveiled its compact, outdoor-installable Mobile WiMAX Base Station (BS) NTF-291 that contains IEEE Std 802.16TM-2005 based MAC and PHY unit, two RF units for MIMO Matrix A and B capability, GPS oscillator for synchronization, and versatile Network interface unit in all-in-one chassis of 370H x 320W x 270D dimensions.
  10/1/2007
  Wayport Provides Zipit Users Free WiFi IM at 9,000 U.S. McDonald's
  Zipit Wireless Inc. has signed a significant agreement with Wayport, Inc., that allows Zipit users to access free WiFi service at nearly 9,000 Wayport-enabled McDonald's restaurants across the United States.
  9/28/2007
  SMC Networks Launches 802.11n draft 2.0 Wireless Router
  SMC Networks, developer of networking solutions for small and medium sized business (SMB), has introduced its new SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Broadband Router (SMCWBR14-N2). The Barricade N router is ideal for both home and office use and perfect networking solution for connecting and sharing high speed cable/xDSL Internet connections.
  9/27/2007
  Airspan Picks Wintegra for Mobile WiMAX Base Stations
  The Wintegra WinMax packet processor will be used in Airspan's next generation of optimized Mobile WiMAX base stations, known as MicroMAXe and MacroMAXe. Airspan intends to use the Wintegra 802.16e mobile WiMAX MAC processor in conjunction with its existing WiMAX MAC software and PHY technology, which was developed with picoChip, Ltd.
  9/27/2007
  Meru's Wireless LAN (WLAN) System Deployed at North Carolina Hospitality Facilities
  The two privately-owned Koury Corporation properties are located a few miles apart in Greensboro, North Carolina. These properties are separated by a metro Ethernet with Meru Network's wireless products supporting both properties' wireless networks.
  9/27/2007
  Artel Video Systems Introduces Expanded MegaWav Optical Multiplexing System
  The new generation MegaWav now features 40-channel DWDM with 100GHz spacing and 8-channel CWDM; in addition, insertion losses have been substantially decreased allowing for greater transmition distances.
  9/27/2007
  Nortel Demonstrates Unified Communications over 4G WiMAX
  With no more than a mouse click in a Microsoft Office client, a phone call can now be initiated and transmitted over a 4G WiMAX network, thanks to Nortel's newest unified communications technology.
  9/26/2007
  Softbank, EAccess to Team Up with Six Firms for WiMAX License
  Softbank Corp. and eAccess Ltd. have reportedly entered into a partnership with Internet access service provider Nifty Corp. and five other firms to apply for a license for next-generation high-speed wireless communications services in Japan. For the license application for the next-generation services using WiMAX, eAccess has set up a company called OpenWin, under which the seven companies other than eAccess will invest in Open Wireless Network.
  9/26/2007
  ITT and Nortel Government Solutions Provide WiMAX for New FAA Air Traffic Control System
  ITT Corporation and Nortel Government Solutions will jointly pursue mobile WiMAX solutions that meet the requirements for a satellite-based air traffic control system the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to deploy beginning in 2009.
  9/26/2007
  DoceoTech and e-magine Introduce WiMAX Technical Online Training
  DoceoTech and e-magine communications have jointly introduced online WiMAX technical training.
  9/25/2007
  MobileAccess Launches New In-Building WiMAX Solution
  MobileAccess, announced Monday that its award-winning, multi-service in-building wireless solution is now WiMAX-ready with a MIMO product introduction.
  9/25/2007
  Anritsu Company Introduces First Handheld Mobile WiMAX Test Solution
  Anritsu Company, the American subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation, has launched the first Mobile WiMAX handheld test solution specifically designed for deploying, installing, and maintaining Mobile WiMAX networks.
  9/24/2007
  Intel Promises WiMAX-Enabled Laptops By 2008
  Montevina, which will become the company's next-generation Centrino mobile platform, is based on Intel's 45-nanometer fabrication technology. It will support things like DDR3 memory, Blu-ray and HD-DVD playback, as well as an integrated Wi-Fi/WiMax module.
  9/24/2007
  GCI Acquires Alaska Wireless Communications
  Alaska-based telecommunications provider GCI has announced it acquired Alaska Wireless Communications, LLC.
  9/24/2007
  Philips and Microsoft Submit New Tests to FCC
  The hopes are to bring about a wireless device that would operate in unused portions of the spectrum.
  9/24/2007
  Ohio Hospital Deploys Extreme Networks' Wireless LAN Solution
  Memorial Hospital of Union County in Marysville, Ohio has chosen Extreme Networks solution to help create a resilient, scalable, and secure wireless LAN system for its hospital. Operating hospital wide, the solution provides patient and guest access to the Internet as well as eased inventory management for the hospital's IS staff.
  9/24/2007
  Motorola to Showcase CPEi 300 at WiMAX World USA
  Motorola, Inc. announced today that it will demonstrate its award-winning CPEi 300 as part of the live WiMAX experience at the Motorola booth at WiMAX World USA, which takes in place in Chicago, Sept. 26-27.
  9/24/2007
  Alvarion Selects Sequans Mobile WiMAX Chips
  SEQUANS Communications will supply Alvarion with its new Mobile WiMAX base station chips. Alvarion will use the chips to build pico base stations and implement its additional unique technology and advanced features above the 802.16e standard.
  9/24/2007
  Trustive Joins WiMAX Forum
  Trustive will be joining the WiMAX Forum Global Roaming Working Group to help develop industry-wide roaming standards. The company will also share its experiences of providing Wi-Fi roaming services to Telefonica, Vodafone and over 70 other hotspot operators worldwide.
  9/21/2007
  Nortel Demos 4G and the Hyperconnectivity Lifestyle
  Nortel will demonstrate the 4G bandwidth-intensive mobile broadband services that WiMAX can deliver at home, in the office, and on the road at WiMAX World USA to be held in Chicago.
  9/21/2007
  AT&T Releases Radio Frequency Tracking System
  AT&T will install Wi-Fi networks and related equipment in healthcare units and supply the RFID tags and software.
  9/21/2007
  Green Hills Software Enhances Secure Wireless Devices Platform
  Green Hills Software, Inc., developer of device software optimization (DSO) and real-time operating systems (RTOS), has enhanced its Platform for Secure Wireless Devices with extended WiFi security, Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX), WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) and new reference driver support for several industry-leading WiFi chipsets.
  9/20/2007
  Navini Unveils New Range of 802.16e Modems
  Navini Networks has unveiled its Mobile WiMAX device portfolio, titled "Surfer" which will include Surfer 1000, 2000 and 3000 initially.
  9/20/2007
  SMC Networks Earns WiFi Certification for Two of Its Products
  SMC Networks received WiFi-certified 802.11n draft 2.0 designation for both its SMC Barricade N Draft 11n Gigabit Broadband Router and SMC EZ Connect N Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter from the Wi-Fi Alliance, the company announced today.
  9/20/2007
  Visa Launches Six-Month Trial of Visa Mobile Platform in Taiwan
  Visa expects that the six-month trial will bring together near field communication (NFC)-enabled mobile phones, over-the-air (OTA) personalization, Visa payWave contactless payments and merchant direct marketing offers sent to the phone.
  9/20/2007
  Vyke Takes a Stand Against UK Text Message Price Gouging
  UK mobile VoIP provider Vyke has made a move to give customers an alternative to the rampant text message price gouging they may be familiar with.
  9/20/2007
  Pipex Wireless Opts for AXIOSS For City WiMAX Installations
  Pipex Wireless will leverage the AXIOSS Suite to automate service provisioning thus speeding up and improving accuracy within the fulfillment process. They will also take advantage of the Suite to add new services and alter existing services quickly, with reusable components.
  9/19/2007
  Connexus Hires Xirrus for Company-Wide Wi-Fi Deployment
  Wi-Fi will initially be deployed at Connexus' offices in Mountain View, California followed by its El Segundo and New York locations.
  9/19/2007
  IntexyS and Lightfleet Team to Offer Optical Interconnect
  IntexyS Photonics SA and Lightfleet Corporation have teamed to combine optical component technologies to deliver an integrated interconnect enabling continuously parallel communications in data- and performance-intensive computing, communications and embedded systems applications.
  9/19/2007
  Sequans and Celestica Unveils New Solution for WiMAX Base Stations
  Bernard Aboussouan, Sequans VP of marketing and business development points out that Celestica is recognized as an industry leader in implementing OBSAI and expressed their delight to jointly deliver this total solution for manufacturers of high-end Mobile WiMAX base stations. Aboussouan believes that infrastructure suppliers can now get to market quickly with a high power, high-end solution.
  9/19/2007
  Tropos Wi-Fi Network Enables Implementation of ER-Link in Tucson
  Through ER-Link, doctors at Tucson's University Medical Center can use video and vital information telemetry to gain a sense of the severity of a patient's condition. This is achieved by viewing and in some cases speaking to patients in real time from Tucson Fire Department ambulances en route to the hospital. All of the Department's 17 ambulances have been equipped with the ER-Link system.
  9/19/2007
  Stratos Awards 600 Unit SDT-5000 Order to Wireless Matrix
  J. Richard Carlson, president & CEO of Wireless Matrix said that their partnership with Stratos continues to extend their capabilities for remote communications and monitoring services to critical infrastructure operators. Carlson believes this order demonstrates the ongoing value real-time monitoring provides the markets Stratos serves, and the continued success of their partnership with Stratos.
  9/19/2007
  JMD Selects MCT for Multi-Layer Organic Substrates Fabrication
  Jacket Micro Devices Inc. (JMD) has said that it selected Singapore-based MicroCircuit Technology (S) Pte.(MCT)for a large-scale fabrication of substrates and other products using Multi-Layer Organic (MLO) technology.
  9/19/2007
  Digicel Finds a Strategic Partner for WiMAX in Alvarion
  Caribbean mobile operator, Digicel Group, has selected Alvarion Ltd. as its strategic partner for WiMAX in the Cayman Islands. Alvarion's IEEE.802.16e 4Motion Mobile WiMAX solution will help Digicel advance its first commercial WiMAX launch. The new network offers both voice and data services to residences and businesses throughout the Cayman Islands in the 2.3 GHZ frequency.
  9/18/2007
  Municipal WiFi Facing Rough Weather
  Muncipal WiFi seems like it could be just a dream, as per details outlined in a recent article from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
  9/18/2007
  AT&T Expands Coverage, Reaches Rochester
  AT&T is heading steadily in the future by continually spreading its operations. Most recently, the company reached Rochester, New York with plans to investment more than $50 million in the upstate New York wireless network in 2007.
  9/18/2007
  Nokia Siemens Networks and Airvana to Collaborate on 3G Femto Home Access
  Expansion is key to the future of the telecom industry. And Nokia Siemens Networks seems to be doing this with a clear focus. In their latest move, Nokia Siemens Networks has joined hands with Airvana, Inc., a provider of network infrastructure products, to embed a femto cell solution for mobile operators worldwide.
  9/18/2007
  Cisco to Enhance Unified Wireless Networking with Acquisition of Cognio
  Cognio offers spectrum analysis and management for wireless networks. With their technology it is possible to improve performance and reliability of wireless networks.
  9/18/2007
  GPS Industries Turns Florida Golf Course into a Wireless Hot-Spot
  Florida State University's Don Veller Seminole Golf Course will install GPS Industries' state-of-the-art Inforemer HDX display units on their new fleet of 76 Yamaha Drive electric golf carts.
  9/18/2007
  Tenda Wireless Router bags Top Honor in Price-Performance Category In PCPOP's Recent Wifi Product Review
  The TWL542R 54M Wireless Broadband Router from Tenda Technology Co Ltd, a network equipment designer, developer, and manufacturer, has received the top honor in the Price-Performance category from PCPOP, one of the most influential IT portals in China, in its recent Wifi Product Review, according to a report published in indiaprwire.com.
  9/17/2007
  Tranzeo Wireless Launches New Wireless Access Point
  Tranzeo Wireless Technologies has launched its new high-performance, long-range wireless access point (AP). The unit has been dubbed as the 'Super AP' by Tranzeo's many followers and beta testers, and is available in two models: ER-1000HA and ER-1000HG.
  9/14/2007
  Trapeze Provides Wireless Mobility to Auburn City Schools
  Auburn City Schools (ACS) has deployed a Trapeze Smart Mobile Wi-Fi wireless network to provide anytime, anywhere mobility for more than 1,000 laptop-equipped students and teachers at the district's junior high and high schools.
  9/14/2007
  GigaBeam Deploys Wireless Broadband Technology in Spain
  GigaBeam has been awarded its first purchase order for a WiFiber link in Spain, a major new market for the Company's next generation wireless broadband technology.
  9/14/2007
  Wi-LAN Acquires a Portfolio of 10 Issued and Pending U.S. Patents
  Wi-LAN Inc. has announced that it has acquired a portfolio of 10 issued and pending U.S. patents which are essential to multi-mode and multi-standard communication devices.
  9/14/2007
  GigaBeam Receives One More Order for WiFiber Links
  GigaBeam Corporation has announced that it received an order for two WiFiber links from MetroNext, Inc., a next generation wireless service provider serving Boston and other metropolitan areas in the northeastern region of the U.S.
  9/14/2007
  Ericsson to supply 3G Network for Movistar
  Ericsson, a provider of telecommunications equipment and related services to mobile and fixed network operators worldwide is hitting the headlines with yet another announcement, this time striking a deal with Uruguayan mobile operator Movistar, of Spain's Telefonica, to offer its 3G network.
  9/14/2007
  Agilent Launches One-Box Wireless Networking Test Set for Mobile WiMAX Applications
  Agilent Technologies has introduced a wireless networking test set and OFDMA measurement application software to offer a comprehensive one-box transmitter and receiver test solution for Mobile WiMAX devices.
  9/14/2007
  Broadcom Introduces Single-Chip Wireless LAN Solution for WiFi and Bluetooth Applications
  Broadcom recently announced a new low cost single-chip wireless LAN (WLAN) solution that enables manufacturers to build smaller, more affordable WiFi products.
  9/14/2007
  Moovera Delivers Wi-Fi Internet Access Over Carrier-Class Cellular Backhaul
  Moovera Networks has launched the Moovbox F Series Fixed Broadband Gateway, an outdoor access point and router that combines Wi-Fi access with cellular backhaul including 3G UMTS/HSPA and WiMAX.
  9/13/2007
  Satamatics Announces Partnership with Dilupe
  Satamatics, a global provider of satellite-telematics, asset tracking and monitoring services, has signed a contract with Belgium's data terminal manufacturer Dilupe to promote each others products.
  9/13/2007
  ApaceWave Unveils APW-2000 Mobile WiMAX Wave 2 Baseband SoC
  ApaceWave Technologies, a developer of high-performance baseband processors for the global WiMAX industry, recently unveiled its APW-2000 Mobile Station System-on-a-Chip (SoC) at the WiMAX Summit in Beijing.
  9/13/2007
  LitePoint Launches WiMAX Wave2 Test System
  LitePoint Corporation, a provider of wireless test system solutions, has introduced its new IQmax MIMO system for WiMAX devices with Wave 2 functionality.
  9/12/2007
  Prosystel SAS Hires DragonWave's Airpair Solution for WiMAX Backhaul in Southwestern France
  Prosystel SAS, a network integrator specializing in the design of access and transport networks for regional operators and local governments, has selected DragonWave's AirPair solution to deliver WiMAX-based data and voice services in southwestern France.
  9/12/2007
  ITU Selects Xirrus for Wi-Fi Deployment in Geneva, Switzerland
  The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has purchased Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays, Management System and Security Modules for deployment throughout the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG).
  9/12/2007
  WiFiMobile's oneFone VoIP Client Offers Complete Freedom
  WiFiMobile, a leading player in the mobile VoIP space, has demonstrated the benefits of using one's own VoIP client instead of depending on network operators that provide handsets pre-loaded with the manufacturer's VoIP client.
  9/12/2007
  INTRACOM MIDDLE EAST Deploys WiMAX Network for ZAIN Bahrain
  A part of JSC SITRONICS' INTRACOM TELECOM subsidiary, INTRACOM MIDDLE EAST, is deploying the WiMAX network for ZAIN Bahrain, one of the leading telecommunication operators in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
  9/11/2007
  AFS Announces Successful Expansion of Fiber Optic Metro Network
  American Fiber Systems (AFS), a provider of private optical networks, has announced the successful expansion of its fiber optic metro network in the Salt Lake City area.
  9/10/2007
  Firethorn to Provide America First Credit Union with Mobile Banking and Payments
  America First is set to go live with the mobile banking and payments during the first quarter of 2008, enabling its members to use their mobile device to pay bills, check balances, view history and transfer funds from their America First Credit Union accounts.
  9/10/2007
  Qualcomm Signs Licensing Agreement with TeamCast to Expand MediaFLO Ecosystem
  Qualcomm Incorporated, a developer of advanced wireless technologies and mobile data solutions, has licensed its FLO modulator software to France-based TeamCast, a company that develops equipment for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) serving the mobile TV transmission industry.
  9/10/2007
  NewMarket Technology Wins New Municipal Contract in Texas
  NewMarket Technology and subsidiary RedMoon (RedMoon Broadband) recently signed a contract with the City of Southlake, Texas, to purchase, deliver, and install a 80gHz wireless municipal security video monitoring and archival system.
  9/10/2007
  XRONet Selects Azimuth Systems for Mobile WiMAX Testing
  XRONet has selected Azimuth's ACE 400WB WiMAX channel emulator for comprehensive performance testing of its SoC product based on the IEEE 802.16e specification. The ACE 400WB provides sophisticated channel modeling capabilities to enable real-time testing of MIMO devices and help speeding up the development of WiMAX chipsets, clients and infrastructure devices.
  9/10/2007
  AMSI and Nortel Enhance UAE School WiFi Broadband Mobility and Multimedia Capabilities
  Nortel is helping Academia Management Solutions International (AMSI) improve its broadband mobility and multimedia capabilities through an IP network across its International School of Arts and Sciences (ISAS) campus.
  9/10/2007
  Huawei Deploys Advanced IMS in Uganda
  Warid has selected Huawei to deploy an advanced IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) system in Uganda. By constructing the IMS core network and integrating it with the WiMAX access network Huawei will enable Warid to offer VoIP and IP-based multimedia services.
  9/10/2007
  Sequans Unveils MAC/PHY Chip for Mobile WiMAX Base Stations
  SEQUANS Communications has introduced its newest WiMAX chip, SQN2130, the industry's first PHY and MAC ASIC optimized for Mobile WiMAX base stations. Based on IEEE 802.16e-2005 standards, the SQN2130 is WiMAX Forum Wave 2 ready and delivers full 2X2 MIMO with high throughput as a function of Sequans' patent-pending technology, mimoMAX.
  9/10/2007
  Pace Introduces WiMAX Solution for Content Delivery Throughout the Home
  Pace Micro Technology is demonstrating how 802.16 wireless delivery to the home can be combined with 802.11 distribution in the home to provide operators with a truly wireless content delivery solution.
  9/7/2007
  SR Telecom and Wavesat Work Together on WiMAX Solutions
  SR Telecom, a provider of broadband wireless access solutions, has teamed with Wavesat, a designer of WiMAX 802.16d-2004 and .16e-2005 solutions, to address the market demand for global WiMAX technology that is seamless, interoperable, and focused on supply diversification.
  9/6/2007
  ZTE signs CDMA2000 Network Expansion Contract with Telkom Indonesia
  Telkom Indonesia, the largest information and Communication Company in Indonesia is all set to widen its horizon by entering into an agreement with ZTE, a provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions to expand its CDMA2000 network, for national coverage.
  9/5/2007
  McDonald's Belgium to Offer Free Wi-Fi
  Through this offer, McDonald's customers will not only enjoy the food but will also be able to surf the Web, check their email, download music, play online games and use the Internet as they would at home or in their office.
  9/5/2007
  AirCell Becomes one of the Fierce 15 Broadband Wireless Companies of 2007
  AirCell has reportedly made it to the annual FierceBroadband Wireless "Fierce 15" list of top mobile broadband companies of the year.
  9/5/2007
  Telsasoft Deploys Nortel CDMA Alarms and Metrics and CDR Search Tools
  Telsasoft announced Tuesday that three regional wireless service providers have recently deployed Telsasoft's next generation alarm fault management and performance metrics analytics tools and CDR search tools solution for their CDMA network management operations. The company also reports that an existing wireless customer has deployed their 1xEV-DO Rev. A alarms and metrics tools.
  9/5/2007
  Swisscom Mobile and Trustive Sign Mutual Hotspot Roaming Agreement
  Trustive, a provider of wireless hotspot access in Europe, has entered into a bilateral roaming agreement with Swisscom Mobile, a mobile provider in Switzerland.
  9/4/2007
  WiMAX 20/20 Announces New WiROI Business Case Tool
  WiMAX 20/20 has released the WiROI Business Case Tool that can analyze the capital and operational expenses for deploying a WiMAX network—aiding in the decision-making process of network operators and equipment manufacturers.
  9/4/2007
  Alvarion Deploys WiMAX Solution in Central Federal District of Russia
  Alvarion's BreezeMAX system was reportedly chosen for a deployment project intended to cover various cities in Russia. The deployment of the new network has already started with CenterTelecom, one of Russia's seven interregional operators owned by the federal holding company Svyazinvest.
  9/4/2007
  Bouygues Telecom Selects Miyowa's MoveMessenger
  The alliance will enable Bouygues Telecom customers to use Windows Live Messenger, a popular instant messaging service in France, on their mobile phone and through Miyowa's universal mobile instant messaging technology, MoveMessenger.
  9/4/2007
  Airspan Deploys Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Solutions in Jordan
  Airspan Networks has won a nationwide WiMAX deployment contract to supply the Jordanian carrier Umniah Mobile Company, a subsidiary of the Batelco Group, with fixed and mobile WiMAX solutions.
  9/4/2007
  Redline and Siemens Team on Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Interoperability
  Redline Communications Inc., a provider of standards-based WiMAX and broadband wireless infrastructure products, and Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices, have carried out private testing to verify interoperability between Redline and Siemens WiMAX Forum Certified products.
  8/31/2007
  Wi-LAN Signs V-Chip License Agreements
  Wi-LAN Inc., a technology licensing company, has signed agreements for Wi-LAN's Canadian Patent No. 2,179,474 and US Patent No. 5,828,402 with DiBoss Co., Ltd. of South Korea. Wi-LAN has also entered into a US Patent agreement with Michley Electronics Inc., USA.
  8/31/2007
  Spreadtrum and ZTE Enter TD-SCDMA Strategic Partnership Agreement
  Spreadtrum Communications (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Spreadtrum Communications, Inc., a wireless baseband chipset provider in China, has signed a TD-SCDMA strategic partnership agreement with Zhongxing Telecommunication-Equipment Enterprise (ZTE).
  8/31/2007
  Golden Telecom Partners with re:Store Retail Outlets
  Golden Telecom and re:Store retail outlets have launched a joint campaign "Each Buyer of a Mac computer receives 3 Hours of Golden WiFi access."
  8/31/2007
  Chicago Drops Expensive WiFi Project
  It seems the residents of Chicago will never see the successful completion of an ambitious WiFi project dreamed up by city officials. According to a report in PC World, Chicago city officials have dropped plans to blanket the city of Chicago with an WiFi network. The cost of the implementation of the project and the estimated low number of citizens who would use it were the cited reasons driving this decision.
  8/30/2007
  NTT DoCoMo Launches Two New Smartphones
  NTT DoCoMo Inc. and its eight regional subsidiaries have developed and released two smartphones equipped with the Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0 Japanese-edition operating system.
  8/30/2007
  PhoneBrasil Teams with CityNet Wireless for Brazil WiFi Platform
  PhoneBrasil and CityNet Wireless will build the first large-scale WiFi Platform for all of Brazil. Both companies estimate this two-year project will cost $1.2 Billion.
  8/30/2007
  The Missed iPhone Story
  AT&T is provisioning a mobile device that bypasses the AT&T wireless network! The heresy of it all!
  8/29/2007
  Motorola Units Slap Aruba with WLAN Patent Suit
  Two divisions of Motorola — Symbol Technologies and Wireless Valley Communications — are seeking injunction and monetary damages from Aruba for alleged patent infringement.
  8/29/2007
  Samsung Teams with Sprint for WiMax Deal in NYC
  Samsung Electronics Co. has announced they will team with Sprint Nextel Corp. to introduce a fourth-generation high speed wireless Internet in New York City.
  8/28/2007
  AT&T to Invest $35M in Connecticut
  Money will be used for adding new cell sites, expanding high-speed wireless broadband service (3G), and purchasing 150 new radio access devices to be deployed at cell sites throughout the state.
  8/28/2007
  Bradford and Aruba in Endpoint Compliance Deal
  Bradford Networks, provider of comprehensive network access control (NAC) solutions, has teamed with Aruba Networks, Inc., developer of user-centric networks and secure mobility solutions, to devise an advanced technology capable of expanding Aruba's existing NAC capabilities. Both the companies will work together to develop Endpoint Compliance System (ECS) and Aruba will have the exclusive right to market, sell, and support the system worldwide.
  8/27/2007
  Alltel Wireless Offers Field Service Solution for the Small Business
  Service automation solutions that utilize the Internet and wireless technology help improve productivity as well as enhance customer service and processes.
  8/27/2007
  LG Electronics and Marvell Announce Shipment of 4G Network WiBro Smart Phones
  Korea Telecom's high-speed WiBro 4G network will now include the LG-KC1 smartphone with the Marvell PXA 320 application processor.
  8/24/2007
  Barrett Acquires WiMAX Licensed Spectrum
  The purchase of the wireless licensed spectrum is expected to further Barrett's mission to provide broadband internet access and applications to every rural Canadian.
  8/24/2007
  Ekahau to Deploy Advanced Patient Tracking Solution in Belgian Hospital
  Herentals Hospital has deployed Ekahau's Real Time Location System (RTLS) to track patients through its operating room complex. Belgian networking and security integrator, Quantum ICT has installed the Ekahau Real Time Location System in the initial phase of operations.
  8/24/2007
  Greensburg Kansas School Installs Xirrus Wi-Fi Network
  In a bid to re-establish a communication network in Greensburg, Kansas after the city was hit by a tornado, Xirrus, Inc., provider of high-performance, long-range Wi-Fi products, announced the deployment of a high-performance Wi-Fi network in a temporary school in Greensburg, Kansas.
  8/23/2007
  New WiFi Access Point Built In-Wall
  Organizations today are finding that offering wireless connections is becoming a must. And as the need for wireless connections increases in demand, so does a need for new wireless access points that are more practical than other standard access points have been.
  8/23/2007
  Costa Rica's RASCA Selects Alvarion for WiMAX Solution
  RACSA will utilize Alvarion's solution to offer extended wireless access services to enterprises and consumers in the major cities of Costa Rica. Alvarion has chosen Coasin, an integrator of next generation IT and Communication Technologies, as its local partner for the project.
  8/23/2007
  Schaller-Crestland School District Deploys Xirrus WiFi Network
  Schaller-Crestland School District, an independent school district in Iowa has hired Xirrus for district-wide deployment of high performing WiFi network capable of providing students and faculty with a wireless infrastructure for research and curriculum enhancement.
  8/21/2007
  ICI Opts for Aruba Wireless LAN for its Sites Worldwide
  ICI PLC, manufacturer of paint, adhesives and specialty products, has opted for Aruba Networks' wireless LAN and security solutions to use at sites worldwide.
  8/21/2007
  Ralink Launches 802.11n 1T2R Half-Sized Minicard Solution for PCs
  Ralink Technology Corp., a premier provider of wireless LAN chipset solutions, has announced the availability of its RT2700 802.11n 1T2R (one transmit, two receive) chipset. Designed for notebook and desktop PCs, the chipset comes in a half-sized PCIe minicard.
  8/21/2007
  Wireless 4G Technology Shaping Up
  High-tech market research firm, In-Stat Wireless is reporting that 4G wireless technology is beginning to shape up, and points to several signs, including Intel's support for WiMAX, Ericsson touting Long Term Evolution (LTE), and Qualcomm preferring Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB).
  8/21/2007
  Nassau, Suffolk Hire e-Path to Deploy Wireless Broadband, VoIP, Mobile IP
  In an attempt to offer develop a wireless broadband communications network to provide residents, businesses, municipal governments and visitors comprehensive service, The Counties of Suffolk and Nassau located on Long Island has hired e-Path Communications, Inc., and its team of KeySpan Communications and Cisco.
  8/20/2007
  GigaBeam's WiFiber Debuts in the UK
  High-speed wireless solutions provider GigaBeam has made its first sale in the United Kingdom. GigaBeam made the announcement last week that an unidentified client in Britain had placed a purchasing order for its WiFiber link.
  8/20/2007
  LCC International Wins Contracts for Advanced Services in WiMAX and EV-DO
  In recent weeks, LCC International has received $11M in contracts for WiMAX and EV-DO advanced network services from large North American wireless operators. The company sees increased momentum in Fixed Network Engineering (FNE) and advanced consulting services.
  8/20/2007
  Tomizone Partners with iiNet for Wi-Fi Access
  According to a report from Computer World, this partnership will allow iiNet customers to get 100 megabytes of monthly Wi-Fi access to Tomizone Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere in the world.
  8/17/2007
  Nokia Seeks Ban on the Import of Qualcomm Chips in U.S
  The fight over patents between Nokia and Qualcomm took a bitter turn on Friday as Nokia asked the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to bar the import of some Qualcomm Inc. chipsets to the United States, Reuters reported.
  8/17/2007
  DiVitas Discusses New Cellular and WiFi Innovation
  I recently spoke to Vivek Khuller, founder and CEO of DiVitas Networks.
  8/17/2007
  QUALCOMM Integrates GPS into 300 Million Mobile Handsets
  QUALCOMM Incorporated, a developer of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), has integrated its gpsOne position-location technology into over 300 million mobile handsets worldwide. QUALCOMM has already started shipping the handsets equipped with the gpsOne solution which provides the wireless industry with the able to meet user demand for accurate, easy-to-use location services on mobile devices.
  8/17/2007
  American Hospital Association Hires AeroScout's Wi-Fi-based Active RFID Tracking System
  AHA Solutions, Inc. has opted for such a tracking system to improve operational efficiencies related to patient flow and patient-centered care.
  8/17/2007
  Ubiquiti Networks Launches XtremegeRange
  Ubiquiti Networks, provider of outdoor wireless broadband solutions, has introduced the XtremegeRange3, 3GHz 802.11 Atheros based mini-PCI radio module coupled with Ubiquiti's patent-pending Frequency Freedom Technology.
  8/16/2007
  D-Link Xtreme N Wireless Router Now Can be Monitored Using a Yahoo Widget
  Users of D-Link's Xtreme N Router can now keep an eye on network performance by using a Yahoo! Widget.
  8/15/2007
  TMC to Present Webinar on Improving WiFi Performance
  Now available in more than 250,000 public hotspots and tens of millions of homes, businesses and campuses around the globe, WiFi has come a long way since its inception a decade ago.
  8/15/2007
  Colubris Networks Powers Free Wireless Access in Singapore
  Colubris Networks announced Monday that iCELL Networks has adopted its solutions to enable wireless Internet access throughout the entire downtown and eastern regions of Singapore.
  8/14/2007
  Skype Now Available on iPhone
  Skype, the popular peer-to-peer Internet telephony network, will now be available on Apple's iPhone, according to Skype's parent company SHAPE Services.
  8/13/2007
  Bell Introduces Samsung u740 Double-Flip Device in Canada
  Samsung U740 allows users to send text messages far more easily than making a call. That's precisely the reason for the Bell to introduce this device in Canada where a survey found out that a majority of cell phone users like to send text messages.
  8/13/2007
  GigaBeam Receives Another Order to Supply WiFiber link
  The company said that colleges and universities are a major market for its wireless internet technology.
  8/13/2007
  Verizon Wireless Acquires Ramcell Assets
  In an attempt to enhance its position in southeast Kentucky and expand its network footprint in western Oregon, Verizon Wireless has purchased the operating assets of Ramcell in Kentucky and Oregon. Verizon Wireless will acquire Ramcell's spectrum licenses, 51 cell sites and related operations in the two states.
  8/10/2007
  Xirrus and Wireless Events Deploy Wi-Fi Networks at UK Music Festivals
  Xirrus, Inc., provider of long-range Wi-Fi products and Wireless Events Ltd. have teamed up to deploy a Wi-Fi network at several music and arts festivals across the United Kingdom.
  8/10/2007
  Ascom FreeNET Voice over WiFi Solution Certified by Trapeze Networks
  The Ascom FreeNET VoWiFi portfolio has been certified for interoperability with Trapeze Smart Mobile wireless LAN infrastructure.
  8/10/2007
  Hitachi, Alvarion Team on Broadband Mobile Wireless Access
  Hitachi Communication Technologies Ltd. and Alvarion Ltd. have teamed to develop a Broadband Mobile Wireless Access System using Mobile WiMAX technology.
  8/9/2007
  WiCity: Free Wireless Internet Access
  Natco International announced Wednesday that Photo Violation Technologies is launching WiCity , which will provide free high-speed wireless Internet access to cities.
  8/9/2007
  Pannon Selects Ericsson to Expand its WCDMA Radio Network
  Pannon, Hungary's second-largest mobile operator recently reached an agreement with Ericsson to expand its WCDMA radio network, and deploy and integrate mobile broadband services using HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) technology.
  8/9/2007
  Nokia Siemens Networks Shows Interest in 700 Mhz Spectrum Band
  Nokia Siemens Networks is gearing up to face the win with its flagship Flexi platform for radio access networks. Grabbing the full advantage of the most powerful innovation, Nokia had developed Flexi which is a base station platform that enables Nokia Siemens Networks to quickly support various wireless technologies at new radio frequencies. The Flexi currently supports GSM, EDGE, WCDMA, HSPA, and WiMAX and in the future will support Long-term Evolution (LTE).
  8/9/2007
  GigaBeam Receives Purchase Order from Caribbean Bank
  Wireless communications equipment maker GigaBeam Corp. announced that a Caribbean bank placed a purchase order for two WiFiber links, which enable high-speed Internet access across large urban areas.
  8/9/2007
  Michigan Airport Deploys WiFi Network from Boingo Wireless
  Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) in Michigan recently unveiled an enhanced WiFi, deployed in collaboration with Concourse Communications Group (a subsidiary of Boingo Wireless).
  8/9/2007
  Point To Point USA Wins U.S. Licenses For Hands-Free Wireless Telematics Technology
  Using Cellport's patented 2-part Telematics technology, Point to Point USA will now provide Corporate and Government buyers, resellers and consumers with the latest in wireless information and entertainment products from around the world.
  8/8/2007
  MeshLinx Provides Broadband Wireless Mesh Network Across Bay City, Texas
  The company explains that the MeshLinx network solution consists of one device called an Access Point. These devices are identical whether they are being used for a gateway connection, point-to point or for extending the networks reach to cover the entire city. Access Point is placed on existing infrastructure such as light poles, electricity poles, buildings and sometimes even residential homes.
  8/8/2007
  AT&T to Introduce WiMAX in Alaska with Alvarion BreezeMAX
  AT&T Alascom, who has just introduced WiMAX-based broadband in select areas of Juneau, is on its way to deploy the WiMAX broadband in additional Alaska communities in 2008.
  8/8/2007
  AT&T to Expand Wi-Fi Service in Europe
  AT&T's global Wi-Fi service will be expanded even further thanks to a partnership with The Cloud, a major European provider with locations in the UK, Germany and the Nordic region.
  8/6/2007
  SyChip Launches WiMAX 2.5 GHz Module
  SyChip Inc., a subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Company and the provider of chip-scale modules (CSM), semiconductors and software for the wireless mobile market, unveiled its first mobile WiMAX (IEEE 802.16e- 2005) chip scale module.
  8/2/2007
  Broadcom Solutions Now Bluetooth 2.1 Compliant
  Bluetooth silicon and software from Broadcom Corp. reportedly become the first solutions to be qualified for the new Bluetooth Version 2.1 specification, as specified by the Bluetooth Qualification Board (BQB).
  8/2/2007
  FiberTower, Sprint Nextel Team on WiMax Deployment
  FiberTower Corp., a wireless backhaul services provider, has teamed with Sprint Nextel to offer backhaul services in seven of the wireless carrier's initial WiMax launch markets.
  8/2/2007
  Research: Accessing Internet over Wi-Fi Risky
  Technology is a double edged sword. On the one hand, it offers you amazing facilities and lets you do your work easily and quickly. On the other hand, it opens up many issues which can be dangerous to the users and which are hitherto unheard of. If you are using Wi-Fi to access internet or web based email, the security of the information you exchange could be at great risk, according to an IDG News wire report.
  8/2/2007
  PVUSD Deploys Ceragon's Wireless Ethernet Solutions to Develop Own Net
  The Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD), encompassing a 98-square mile area in Phoenix, recently selected Ceragon Networks Ltd. to provide wireless Ethernet solutions to support IPTV, VoIP, and eLearning applications.
  8/2/2007
  Alvarion, Verso Enable Voice Services Over WiMAX
  Verso Technologies has entered into a reseller agreement with Alvarion to provide Alvarion customers with the MetroNet VoIP Overlay Solution, a cost effective and certified solution for carrying voice and value-added services over WiMAX networks.
  8/2/2007
  Boingo Provides iPhone Users Free Wi-Fi at 13 Major Airports
  Boingo Wireless has announced that iPhone owners can enjoy free Wi-Fi while traveling through 13 North American airports.
  8/2/2007
  Comsys Licenses ARM Processor for WiMAX Baseband
  Comsys has licensed the ARM1156T2-S processor and system design tools from ARM for the development of its next-generation mobile WiMAX baseband processors, according to a money.cnn.com report.
  8/1/2007
  Bangalore to Get Unwired Soon
  Bangalore, the IT capital of India, will soon get another feather in its cap as it is all set to become "unwired." According to a report in Business Standard, Bangalore will soon provide seamless wireless connectivity as a part of its Rs 800 crore "Unwire Bangalore" project.
  7/31/2007
  Comarco Teams Up for Greater WiMAX Adoption
  Comarco Inc., a supplier of wireless test systems for field applications and network performance optimization, announced today it has joined the WiMAX Forum.
  7/31/2007
  BigAir Deploys Airspan for Commercial Launch of Fixed WiMAX Services in Australia
  Following a six month extensive technical trial of both proprietary wireless and WiMAX technologies in the 5.8GHz band, BigAir chose Airspan as its supplier for its rollout of fixed WiMAX services for business customers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
  7/31/2007
  Wireless Informatics Forum: A New Resource Platform for Mobile Community
  Through WIF, members of all these communities can share ideas and best practices in the development and delivery of mobile products and services. WIF allows free access to discussion boards, industry news, data and research papers from forum members.
  7/30/2007
  Wireless Downloading Available for Digital Ally's In-Car Video System
  Integrated into a rearview mirror, users can install the wireless feature in new units at the factory and/or they can be retrofitted for existing DVM-500 systems already being used by law enforcement agencies.
  7/30/2007
  GigaBeam Expands to Northeastern U.S.
  Gigabeam notes that from 2005-2006 the number of cities setting up municipal wireless networks virtually doubled to almost 200. Some are public and either free or low cost while others are strictly for municipal employee use. The U.S. is currently 16th in the world in broadband penetration, which shows the enormous ongoing potential for GigaBeam's WiFiber products and solutions.
  7/30/2007
  Wireless Telecom Group Introduces Cellular/WiMAX Diplexers
  In addition, the diplexer comes with a broad 6 GHz bandwidth, ultra-reliability, and excellent noise performance. Thus, combining WiMAX, WiFi, and cellular signals for high quality reception throughout building complexes becomes easy and hassle-free.
  7/27/2007
  QUALCOMM Releases Ultra Mobile Broadband Base Station Reference Design
  QUALCOMM's UMB reference design offers a well-architected, flexible solution for the physical layer (Layer 1), as well as for Layers 2 and 3, so that vendors can easily accelerate their next generation development efforts.
  7/27/2007
  Collaboration to Launch Mobile TV Channel for X Games
  For action sports fans this provides the ability to now enjoy X Games 13, including live competitions, behind-the-scenes coverage and commentary on their mobile phones via EXPN.
  7/27/2007
  Alvarion and ArrayComm to Offer Advanced Antenna Technology
  Alvarion is a provider of WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions. Its all-IP OPEN WiMAX ecosystem shows ways to complete, best-of-breed networks that optimize all elements of a WiMAX network.
  7/27/2007
  Blue Coat Optimizes Bandwidth for San Jose Grand Prix's WLAN Users
  Blue Coat Systems will provide a combination of Web acceleration and video optimization, together with Web security and bandwidth management, for the Wi-Fi local area network, available at the third annual San Jose Grand Prix.
  7/27/2007
  Fujitsu to License Wi-LAN Patents
  Japanese equipment maker Fujitsu has signed a term sheet that sets the stage to license the entire patent portfolio of Wi-LAN Inc., a Ottawa, Canada company.
  7/26/2007
  D-Link's Wireless USB Kit Obtains Wireless USB Certification
  The demand for wireless USB technology has shot up due to enhanced speed limits, which surpasses those of its predecessor like Bluetooth, and the ease with which it connects with devices, such as, printers, scanners, game controllers, digital cameras, notebooks, and PCs.
  7/26/2007
  MotorSport Vision Deploy Xirrus Wi-Fi Network Across Leading UK Racing Circuits
  MotorSport Vision Ltd has successfully a deployed Wi-Fi network at multiple motorsport venues across the United Kingdom in collaboration with Xirrus, Inc. MotorSport Vision Ltd has installed a high performance Xirrus Wi-Fi network covering all the high density press and media areas for instant access to the Internet and media outlets for research and posting of news-related stories.
  7/26/2007
  TierOne Expands Wireless Mesh Network in Texas
  TierOne Networks, a tenant of telx, has expanded its Ellis County Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) mesh network delivering improved signal quality for existing customers.
  7/26/2007
  Golden Telecom Launches WiFi Services in Russia
  Golden Telecom, Inc., a provider of integrated telecommunications and Internet services, this week launched its Golden WiFi network in MEGA family shopping centers in Russia.
  7/25/2007
  Motorola Expands Functionality of Municipal WiFi Network Product Line
  Motorola has announced two additional radio configurations for its MOTOMESH series of municipal wireless network products.
  7/25/2007
  Alvarion Joins with KDDI to Help Bridge Digital Divide in Southeast Asia
  Alvarion Ltd. is going to work with KDDI to help bridge the digital divide in Cambodia and Vietnam.
  7/24/2007
  SilverPeak Scores Highest on Current Product Offering
  Founded in the year 2004, SilverPeak is based at California and is identified for providing technologically advanced solutions that match with needs of enterprises. With just three years in the industry, SilverPeak has built a reputation of delivering excellence and is recommended as one of the top companies to offer scalable solution for WAN optimization.
  7/24/2007
  AT4 Wireless Ready for Official Accreditation for New Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Specifications Draft
  According to a press release, AT4 wireless is offering testing services against the new draft of Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR test specifications and the company's laboratory is already prepared to be officially accredited once the new test specifications are formally released.
  7/23/2007
  GigaBeam Deploys Next-Gen Wireless Technology in Major U.S. Metro Market
  GigaBeam has received purchase orders for 24 additional WiFiber links from One Velocity, a major wireless telecom provider for the Western United States.
  7/23/2007
  Wyse Extends High-Speed Wireless Capabilities and Smart Card Support
  Wyse's entire product line now offers users multiple modes of high-speed Wi-Fi and smart card support (either as a built-in or external add-on solution). This brings new levels of flexibility, mobility and security to today's businesses and enterprise users.
  7/23/2007
  Advanced Vehicle-based Telematics Solution Chosen by Coach Canada
  WebTech Wireless Inc., a wireless service provider offering location-based and fleet Telematics services has been selected by Coach Canada, a subsidiary of the Stagecoach Group, to deploy the WebTech Wireless Quadrant system.
  7/23/2007
  Sprint, Clearwire Join to Attract More Customers
  According to an online news report, Sprint Nextel Corp and Clearwire Corp have announced to create a national WiMax network for cell phones. The partnership will enable the subscribers to juggle between their networks.
  7/23/2007
  CSR, Telechips Team for Wireless Connectivity Solution
  Telechips' multimedia software development kit features wireless connectivity using CSR's BlueCore4-ROM for Bluetooth and UniFi-1 Portable for Wi-Fi technologies.
  7/23/2007
  Pan-African Tier-1 Operator Selects Alvarion's WiMAX Solution
  MTN Uganda, a major mobile telecommunications operator in Uganda, has chosen Alvarion's BreezeMAX for the 3.5 GHz frequency, as part of a nationwide deployment for providing extended data services to corporate, business and residential users.
  7/19/2007
  New HSUPA USB Mobile Data Modem from Novatel Wireless
  Novatel's latest wireless broadband solution, the Ovation MC950D USB Modem not only boasts a small form factor but also upload and downlink speeds equal to or better than home DSL and cable modems.
  7/18/2007
  Brookline Uses Strix Wireless Mesh Network
  Strix Systems and Galaxy Internet Services are participating in the launch of the city's multi-use first-responder Wi-Fi network at a wire cutting event in Brookline, Mass., on Wednesday, July 18.
  7/17/2007
  NTT DoCoMo Initiates Super 3G Experiment
  In a bid to achieve a downlink transmission rate of 300Mbps over a high-speed wireless network, NTT DoCoMo, Inc. has began testing an experimental Super 3G system for mobile communications.
  7/16/2007
  Thai Mobile Prepares for 3G
  3G is the most efficient packet-based technology that uses a wireless platform to deliver uninterrupted, high speed data communications.
  7/16/2007
  GO Networks to Facilitate Muni WiFi Project in Paraty, Brazil
  GO Networks, a subsidiary of NextWave Wireless, is all set to roll out a new municipal WiFi service in the city of Paraty, Brazil.
  7/16/2007
  Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Co. Selects Airspan's Next Gen Broadband Wireless Access Network
  Guyana Telephone & Telegraph Co. (GT&T) has awarded Airspan a $4.5 million contract to upgrade its broadband wireless access network in the licensed 3.5Ghz frequency band, using its HiperMAX platform and customer premises equipment.
  7/13/2007
  ERF Wireless Wins US-BankNet Contract in Louisiana
  ERF Wireless' ERF Enterprise Network Services subsidiary has bagged a second long-term recurring revenue banking contract. The new seven-year contract with Iberville Bank includes multiple renewal provisions to extend it up to 25 years.
  7/13/2007
  Fighting Over 700MHZ Spectrum
  Google and others are looking to ensure some of the 700MHZ spectrum is allocated for broadband wireless and moreover available at wholesale rates in order to help foster new and innovative services. For more on this story see this USA Today article.
  7/13/2007
  NetSuite's SuitePhone Lets Execs Manage Their Businesses from Their iPhones
  Business execs who are planning to replace their BlackBerry with Apple's new iPhone can rejoice in the fact that the iPhone now supports NetSuite's Enterprise Resource Planning and Customer Relationship Management software.
  7/12/2007
  Wavecom Unveils Automotive Grade 3G M2M Wireless CPU
  In a bid to address the growing automotive and alarm/security markets, Wavecom has launched its fully programmable 3G Wireless CPU, the Q26Ultra, using high bandwidth cellular capabilities.
  7/12/2007
  Huawei Deploys CDMA2000 Infrastructure for Cricket Communications
  Huawei has signed CDMA2000 infrastructure agreements with Cricket Communications, and Denali Spectrum Operations for deployment of Huawei's latest third-generation CDMA technology.
  7/12/2007
  Deep South Selects Ceragon's Wireless IP for Disasters
  Ceragon Networks is deploying Ceragon's FibeAir IP-MAX wireless radios to provide continuous communications of mission essential data for use during tropical storms and major hurricane events.
  7/11/2007
  Sprint Develops Wireless WAN Solution with Cisco
  For all those looking for better connectivity and more secure business continuity, Sprint has introduced a wireless wide area network (WAN) solution equipped with the Cisco 3G Wireless WAN High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC).
  7/10/2007
  IGRS and Metalink Provide Next-Gen Wireless HDTV Decoder Platform for Major TV Vendors
  IGRS (Intelligent Grouping and Resource Sharing working group) and Metalink are working together to provide an advanced High Definition (HD) TV Decoder Platform for wireless home networks.
  7/10/2007
  Hisense and Metalink Provide Home Multimedia Networking Solutions in China
  Hisense and Metalink will offer innovative and cost-effective solutions for delivering high-definition (HD) multimedia over wireless home networks.
  7/10/2007
  AT&T Metro Wi-Fi Service Now Available in Riverside, California
  AT&T Metro Wi-Fi citywide Wi-Fi Access service offers the ability to access Internet services publicly, for consumer and business users as well as provides a network for municipal public safety.
  7/9/2007
  NextWave Completes Purchase of Controlling Interest in WiMAX Telecom
  NextWave Wireless recently announced that Inquam Broadband GmbH, a majority-owned NextWave subsidiary, has completed its purchase of a 65% controlling interest in WiMAX Telecom AG.
  7/9/2007
  Netgear Wireless Routers Meet Wi-Fi 802.11n 2.0 Certification
  Netgear Inc., a worldwide provider of advanced, branded networking products, has announced the Wi-Fi 802.11n draft 2.0 Certification of its RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router – Gigabit Edition (WNR854T) and RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router (WNR834B).
  7/5/2007
  Nokia Siemens Signs GSM Network Expansion Deal with China Mobile Group Yunnan
  China Mobile Group Yunnan Co. Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile Limited and provides mobile telecommunications and related services. Their agreement with Nokia Siemens is expected to improve the GSM network.
  7/5/2007
  CSR Adds HushAlert! to Multimedia Bluetooth Platform
  The product portfolio of CSR includes Bluetooth, GPS, FM receivers and WiFi. CSR provides comprehensive solutions based around its silicon platforms. The CSR's BlueCore5-Multimedia is the only Bluetooth platform that can support a series of third-party software for expanded audio capability and increased functionality.
  7/5/2007
  AT&T Provides Enhanced Services for British Grand Prix
  In a bid to support AT&T Williams for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone on Sunday, July 8, AT&T will deliver enhanced services to the Grand Prix racing team as part of the ongoing title sponsorship.
  7/5/2007
  ZTE launches 3G Evolution Handset
  As the mobile manufacturing industry keeps spurring innovations day by day, ZTE has launched a 3G handset – the ZTE Evolution, a stylish, multilingual and well-featured phone. The phone is also a slim, 3G consumer-centric flip phone that features a dual level, multilingual, Fastap keypad based on Digit Wireless' Fastap Keypad Global Language Platform and which ensures a better user experience.
  7/3/2007
  D-Link Gains WiFi 802.11n Certification for Xtreme N Wireless Products
  Networking solutions provider D-Link announced Friday that it has received draft 802.11n 2.0 certification from Wi-Fi Alliance for its Xtreme N Router and Xtreme N Notebook Adapter products.
  7/2/2007
  Irvine Police Selects NextPhase Wireless for Public Safety Net
  NextPhase Wireless Inc., a next-generation wireless connectivity solutions provider specializing in integrated Internet, voice and data communication, has been chosen by the Irvine Police Department (IPD) in Irvine, California to construct a wireless broadband network operating on the new 4.9 GHz spectrum specifically designated by the FCC for public safety, emergency management and homeland security applications, according to a MarketWire report.
  7/2/2007
  Truphone Now Has SMS-over-IP, Presence and Smart Log-On Capabilities
  Mobile VoIP provider Truphone has reportedly added SMS-over-IP, presence and multi-SIM capabilities to its beta VoIP service.
  7/2/2007
  Australia Chooses WiMAX for Rural Broadband Nets
  Alvarion (www.alvarion.com), a provider of innovative wireless broadband network solutions, hailed the decision of Australian government for choosing WiMAX and wireless broadband solutions for its rural and regional networks.
  6/29/2007
  Verizon Wireless Completes Nationwide EV-DO Rev. A Network Enhancements
  Wireless phones have evolved over time to become so much more than just a device for making and receiving phone calls while on the go. Today, wireless device users check email, download music, surf the internet, and perform a large number of tasks.
  6/29/2007
  iPass Inc. and Chunghwa Telecom Announce First Pan-Asia Flat-rate Pricing Plan for Broadband Access
  iPass Inc. and Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd have launched the first of its kind Pan-Asian flat-rate roaming service for WiFi, wired broadband, and dial-up access.
  6/28/2007
  Nokia 6086 Phone Debuts in US and Supports T-Mobile Hotspot @Home
  Nokia, a leader in the mobile communications space, added a new twist in spreading its wings with the latest launch of Nokia 6086 phone as part of the new T-Mobile HotSpot @Home service which is targeted to offer great wireless coverage in an easy-to-use package.
  6/28/2007
  Samsung SGH-t409 Provides Support to T-Mobile Hotspot @Home
  Samsung Telecommunications America has announced the availability of SGH-t409, a mobile phone that supports T-Mobile HotSpot @Home.
  6/28/2007
  Azulstar Provides Wireless Broadband Network to Sacramento
  Yorke E. Rhodes III, CEO, Azulstar is delighted to be working closely with the City of Sacramento to create a network customized to their needs based on a shared vision for success.
  6/27/2007
  Polycom's Wi-Fi Telephones Achieve Government Security Pre-Validation
  The Spectralink Wireless Telephones join Polycom VSX video products and its line of MGC/MGC+ unified conferencing bridges for voice, video and content collaboration on the FIPS 140-2 pre-validation list.
  6/27/2007
  VDC, Motorola Team to Assess WiMAX in Vietnam
  Motorola Inc., and Vietnam Datacommunications Company (VDC), a state-affiliated subsidiary of the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) have signed an agreement to test run Motorola's wi4 WiMAX solutions in Vietnamese cities Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
  6/26/2007
  T-Mobile's Hotspot@Home Going Nationwide This Week?
  According to a report on a popular website focused on the mobile phone industry, T-Mobile will be rolling out its HotSpot@Home dual mode cellular/WiFi service nationwide this week.
  6/25/2007
  Nortel Brings 'WiMAX Newspapers' and Other Services to Illinois and Iowa
  The Moline Dispatch Publishing Co. (MDPC) is using Nortel WiMAX equipment to furnish fixed and mobile high-speed broadband in the Quad Cities area (a group of four cities clustered on the Mississippi spanning western Illinois and eastern Iowa) via its Internet Service Provider, Quad-Cities Online (QCO). Three Nortel Mobile WiMAX base stations will initially be deployed.
  6/25/2007
  BT, Extricom Deliver Next-Generation Converged Wireless Solutions
  Extricom's Interference-Free Enterprise Wireless LAN System will be incorporated into BT's wireless and mobility convergence solutions.
  6/20/2007
  Report: Wi-Fi Poaching Reported in Michigan
  According to an online report on PCWorld.Com, Sam Peterson II, a habitant of Sparta, Mich., was fined $400 and sentenced to 40 hours of community service for poaching the Wi-Fi connection of a local cafe.
  6/19/2007
  Alereon Launches Global Ultrawideband Solution
  Alereon has announced its AL5000 Family, an ultrawideband solution meeting all regulatory requirements worldwide for applications based on Certified Wireless USB, Bluetooth and WiMedia.
  6/19/2007
  Internet Expert Urges Senate Commerce Committee to Move Forward With the 700 MHz Auction
  His recommendation is significant in the backdrop of two proposals, one by Frontline Wireless and the other by Skype, asking for special provisions to allow the companies to gain spectrum outside of normal open auction process.
  6/15/2007
  Beceem Selects ANADIGICS Amplifiers for Mobile WiMAX
  Beceem Communications Inc., a provider of semiconductor solutions for the mobile broadband market and developer of highest performance WiMAX solutions, has opted for ANADIGICS power amplifiers for their BCS200 chipset reference designs.
  6/14/2007
  ShotSpotter Deploys Proxim Wireless for Public Safety Solutions
  ShotSpotter will integrate Proxim's Tsunami MP.11 Point-to-Multipoint and Wi-Fi Mesh solutions into ShotSpotter's wireless Gunshot Location Systems (GLS).
  6/14/2007
  Swisscom to Leverage NewBay's Solution for Mobile Blogging Service
  Swisscom has selected NewBay Software for providing UGC services to its 4 million subscribers. NewBay is a key vendor of mobile multimedia products and services.
  6/13/2007
  Nokia Gets Bluetooth SIG Support for Wibree Effort
  Nokia is getting closer to unveiling Bluetooth technology that will bring wireless connections to devices that are too small for regular Bluetooth chip. The company is receiving additional support from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group.
  6/13/2007
  Horizon Wi-Com Launches WiMAX in Major U.S. Cities
  Horizon Wi-Com is trialing its high-speed wireless broadband service in major U.S. cities in the Northeast region.
  6/13/2007
  San Antonio to Test Wireless Net with AT&T's Help
  The City Council of San Antonio has approved a plan to build a municipal wireless network serving the city's downtown area, according to an Associated Press report quoting the Herald Democrat.
  6/12/2007
  MTC-Vodafone to Launch WiMAX
  MTC-Vodafone (Bahrain) will begin rolling out its WiMAX service in July 2007, according to a report published in ameinfo.com.
  6/12/2007
  Mobile Assets Announces Multi-Million Wireless Contract
  Mobile Assets has announced that its subsidiary, Mobi Axxess, has signed a contract with Mobi Axxess Communications for the delivery of it's first Fiber in the Air wireless network that can generate revenue in excess of ten million dollars. Mobi Axxess Communications is an independently owned, un-related Utah corporation.
  6/12/2007
  WiMAX Forum Certified Training Program Introduced
  The WiMAX Forum, DoceoTech, and Informa Telecoms & Media have formally launched the WiMAX Forum Certified Training Program.
  6/11/2007
  KT, LG-Nortel, Nortel Team on Mobile WiMAX
  KT, Korea's leading telecommunications service provider, LG-Nortel, and Nortel have announced a joint mobile WiMAX collaboration initiative at KT's Mobile WiMAX Service Conformance Verification Center (SCVC) in Seoul, South Korea, according to a WebWire report.
  6/11/2007
  Eye-Fi Secures $5.5 Million in Series A Funding
  Eye-Fi, a wireless digital photography company, has secured $5.5 million in Series A funding, which was co-lead by Opus Capital and Shasta Ventures. Furthermore, Carl Showalter, general partner for Opus Capital, and Robert Coneybeer, managing director for Shasta Ventures, have joined Eye-Fi's board of directors.
  6/11/2007
  D-Link to Offer Draft N 2.0 Approved Starter Kit
  Draft N 2.0, which will help with the Draft N certification, is being offered by D-Link with a compliant starter kit, according to a report on the website Trusted Reviews.
  6/11/2007
  Truphone Announces New Gateway for Bridging Calls to the PSTN
  Mobile VoIP provider Truphone announced yesterday that it has successfully ported FreeSWITCH's open source telephony application code to TelcoBridges' hardware platform to fulfill its need for a media gateway which can bridge VoIP calls between the Internet and the Public Switched Telephone Network.
  6/7/2007
  Novatel Wireless Extends Partnership with NexAira
  Under a technology distribution agreement, NexAira will resell the Novatel Wireless broadband product line exclusively to its distributor, agent and operator customers. The agreement builds on a strong partnership that has processed more than $4 million of business in the first quarter of 2007
  6/7/2007
  QUALCOMM Signs WCDMA Subscriber Unit License Agreement with Sagem Communication
  QUALCOMM has signed a royalty-bearing WCDMA subscriber unit license agreement with Sagem Communication.
  6/7/2007
  Sirenza Microdevices Unveils New Amplifiers for Mobile WiMAX and WiFi Applications
  Sirenza Microdevices has announced two new additions to its line of high performance products for Mobile WiMAX (802.16 e) and WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) applications.
  6/6/2007
  U.S. Sees Rapid Rise in Mobile Web Usage
  Mobile Web tech vendor Bango has published statistics which, company officials say, "confirm that the United States is at the forefront of mobile Web growth with a three fold increase in usage over the last year, taking it to second position behind the UK."
  6/6/2007
  Meraki Introduces First Solar Powered Outdoor WiFi Access Kit
  Meraki Networks recently introduced the Meraki Outdoor repeater and the Meraki Solar accessory. The company claims these two products change the economics of high-speed wireless connections to homes by bringing down the cost to $1 to $2 a month.
  6/5/2007
  Trustive Signs Agreement with Wayport to Expand Hotspot Network
  Trustive, a leading wireless hotspot access provider in Europe, has reportedly signed an in-bound roaming agreement with Wayport, an international leader in the design and integration of applications and software over wired and wireless carrier-grade networks.
  6/1/2007
  Motorola Launches New Dual Core Advanced Mezzanine Card
  Motorola Inc. has introduced an Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) that has a volume price less than $2,000 and offers two times as much processing capability as the preceding modules.
  6/1/2007
  Verizon Wireless Announces Launch of BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone
  The first Global CDMA/GSM BlackBerry has been launched by Verizon Wireless. In addition to Verizon Wireless' new Global BlackBerry service, an "always-on, always connected" wireless e-mail solution is available to provide quick and easy access to e-mail, contacts, calendar, organizer and the Web while on-the-move.
  5/29/2007
  Wi-Fi Hits the Beach Club: Report
  Wi-Fi zones are spreading not only on college campuses and coffeehouses; they are also starting to infiltrate places considered respites from the rigors of everyday life—such as the beach house.
  5/29/2007
  Wi-Fi Hits the Beacb Club: Report
  Wi-Fi zones are spreading not only on college campuses and coffeehouses; they are also starting to infiltrate places considered respites from the rigors of everyday life—such as the beach house.
  5/29/2007
  Drexel University Provides Students with EarthLink Wi-Fi Advantage
  Headquartered in Atlanta, the solution offerings from EarthLink are customized to match the end users needs and identified by their high-quality connectivity and minimal online intrusions.
  5/29/2007
  Ericsson to Open New Global Service Delivery Center in Romania
  Ericsson announced this new Center in response to its rapidly growing Global Services business. The company points out that since the services business depends on people, the business growth is increasing the need for resources.
  5/29/2007
  Quiconnect Opens Up Asian Wi-Fi Market
  Quiconnect has entered into major bilateral Wi-Fi roaming agreements to extend Wi-Fi services in Asia, in a move that will reportedly enhance hotspot access for international travelers visiting India, Thailand, the Philippines and China.
  5/29/2007
  Nortel to Showcase Solutions at WiMAX Europe
  Nortel will introduce an innovative WIMAX solution that will help wireless networks cope with the demand for mobile video and other high-bandwidth services. The company has plans to showcase the solution at WiMAX World Europe 2007, May 29-31 in Vienna, Austria.
  5/24/2007
  Cisco Measures Business Readiness for Mobility and Announces Solutions to Address Weaknesses
  As the global society continues in its quest to become more global, Cisco was interested in determining how ready businesses were to support today's mobile workforce and their ability to perform their jobs, no matter where they are. The company has now announced the results of this new global research study, the Cisco Mobility Quotient.
  5/24/2007
  Cisco Announces New Wireless Solutions at Interop
  Cisco has been stealing the show at Interop, making multiple announcements to improve solutions for its customers. First, the company has announced a new mobility solution for the oil and gas industry, the Cisco First Mile Wireless solution, integrating best-in-class technologies, services, security policies and management applications.
  5/24/2007
  Bluesocket Introduces New Platform for Management of Wireless Networks
  Bluesocket, Inc., provider of open wireless network, security and management solutions, has developed a new software platform designed for its BlueSecure Controller family. The new platform combines the underlying architecture of the Bluesocket WLAN solution, delivering a number of new features related to improved scalability, security and administration, and system management.
  5/23/2007
  Portland Wi-Fi Net Gets Mixed Reception: Report
  Thanks to wireless hotspots set up by networking activists in Portland, Ore, people are able to surf the Internet from their laptops wherever they happen to be -- at home, a coffee shop or a neighborhood park. So when Portland announced it would try to blanket the entire city with similar Wi-Fi technology, many people got excited -- until they tried using it.
  5/23/2007
  Alltel Signs Merger Agreement with TPG Capital and GS Capital Partners
  Alltel Corp., recently announced that it has signed a definitive merger deal to be fully acquired by TPG Capital LLP, the global buyout group of TPG and GS Capital Partners (GSCP), a private equity division of Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
  5/23/2007
  Aruba and Westcon Deliver Secure Mobility Solutions
  Under a strategic distribution agreement, Westcon Group will market and distribute Aruba Networks' entire secure mobility and wireless LAN product line throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
  5/22/2007
  BSNL to Offer Wireless Broadband Services
  Calcutta Telephones of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has announced it will offer CDMA services on EV-DO technology to all users of Kolkata. This service will enable high-speed wireless broadband services like streaming video.
  5/21/2007
  ZK Celltest Incorporates iDEN Capabilities in Drive Test Tools
  ZK Celltest offers customized and reliable field measurement and network optimization solutions to the wireless industry. The products designed and developed by the company are suitable for installation in vehicles as well as for portable use. The company focuses on non-PC based products that are user friendly and offers security, reliability, and efficiency when compared to other PC-based products.
  5/21/2007
  AT&T Expands Wireless Coverage to Lebanon, Kentucky
  AT&T's wireless unit has expanded its Kentucky wireless service with a new cell site that enhances coverage in Lebanon, Ky. The new cell site is located along Hwy. 62.
  5/21/2007
  Impulse Point's Service Module Offering Helps Deploy NAC Based 802.1x Infrastructure
  Impulse Point's new offering will allow Foundry Networks customers to deploy NAC based 802.1x technology in a multi-phased approach by providing turnkey professional services support and guidance.
  5/21/2007
  Cadence Opts for Wipro-NewLogic's Wireless LAN IP
  Cadence Design Systems, Inc. provider of global electronic-design innovation, has selected Wipro-NewLogic, the semiconductor IP business unit of Wipro Technologies to license Wipro-NewLogic's IEEE 802.11 a/b/g MAC and Modem for integration into its Low-Power Methodology Kit.
  5/18/2007
  Chunghwa Telecom, Nortel Team on WiMAX
  Chunghwa Telecom and Nortel will join forces to develop a range of wireless broadband and network solutions based on WiMAX technologies.
  5/17/2007
  Perot Systems and Hillwood Development Deploy BelAir Networks Wireless Mesh
  Hillwood Development ("Hillwood") and Perot Systems Corporation, in collaboration with BelAir Networks and Red One Network Solutions ("Red One"), have deployed a next generation wireless broadband mesh network throughout the Victory Park Development, one of the US's most significant and innovative master-planned urban developments.
  5/16/2007
  ANADIGICS' Power Amplifier Finds Application in Samsung's Ultra-thin 3G EVDO Handset
  The AWT6307 is powered by ANADIGICS' proprietary InGaP-Plus technology, which ensures reliability, temperature stability, and robustness by combining HBT and pHEMT devices on the same die.
  5/16/2007
  AnyTrack Offers New Features to its Tracking Service
  In a bid to maintain its leadership in the wireless GPS tracking industry, AnyTrack, Inc. has added two new features to its services and devices. The new features include 'Automatic GPS Tracking' and 'History'. The company has also announced a 'No Risk Service Guarantee'.
  5/16/2007
  Cameo Communications Introduces WiMAX MIMO PCMCIA Products
  Cameo Communications, a Taiwan based provider of WiFi and Broadband products has unveiled the latest line of its Mobile WiMAX PCMCIA products based on Wave-2 Profile MIMO 1T x 2R (MISO) solutions from Runcom Technologies.
  5/14/2007
  RIM Announces PBX Integration
  With the advent of BlackBerry Mobile Voice System, Research In Motion, maker of BlackBerry devices, has started to integrate its devices with corporate PBXs. With the new integration capabilities, announced May 7, users of corporate BlackBerries can transfer calls within the company, dial extensions directly, and gain other PBX functions as if they are using desktop PBX telephones.
  5/14/2007
  New Mexico Tech Purchases Loea's 75th E-Band Wireless Link
  New Mexico Tech in Socorro, New Mexico has purchased Loea Corporation's 75th wireless link operating at data rates above 1 gigabit per second.
  5/14/2007
  Wi-LAN to Acquire Tri-Vision
  Mergers and acquisitions are so commonplace in the telecommunications industry that it hardly seems like news when it happens. However, it is important to the clients that it will impact and the stockholders who have a vested interest. If the newly combined company can be stronger and deliver better services than its predecessors, then how can the acquisition be a bad thing?
  5/11/2007
  California Plans to Launch Mobile Alert System for Disasters
  They made you reachable wherever you are; they entertained and informed you while on the move; and now, cellular phones are all geared up to act as life saving devices in case of emergency. The officials in California are planning to send warnings about threats ranging from terrorist attacks, floods, earthquakes, road calamities, wildfires, tsunamis, and campus massacres through cell phones.
  5/11/2007
  AirMagnet's VoFi Analyzer Interop Awards Finalist
  AirMagnet Inc., a provider of wireless network security assurance solutions, performance, and compliance solutions, recently announced that one of its products, AirMagnet VoFi Analyzer, was declared a finalist for the Best of Interop Awards in category of VoIP and Collaboration.
  5/10/2007
  Xirrus Receives Wi-Fi Certification
  Wi-Fi company Xirrus Inc. has informed that its line of arrays has been Wi-Fi Certified for interoperability and Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) with extended Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) types.
  5/9/2007
  Vyyo, Motorola and StarHub Successfully Test DOCSIS 3.0 Services
  Vyyo Inc., Motorola, Inc. and StarHub have successfully tested the DOCSIS 3.0 services with speeds of more than 145 Mbps. The testing involved StarHub's hybrid fiber-coax (HFC) network, Motorola's network products and Vyyo's UltraBand Spectrum Overlay solutions.
  5/7/2007
  Must Attend Webinar Highlights Wi-Fi Encryption
  For all those considering deployment of a wireless network, concerned with protecting it, this is a must attend Webinar.
  5/4/2007
  HSPA to Dominate Mobile Broadband Nets: Report
  For the foreseeable future, the broadband networks are likely to opt for HSPA rather than mobile WiMAX, according to a report by Arthur Little.
  5/4/2007
  Samsung Telecommunications America Collaborates with U.S. Army's CERDEC
  Samsung and the U.S. Army's CERDEC will reportedly evaluate WiBRO technologies at the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) On-The-Move (OTM) experimentation facility located at Ft. Dix, New Jersey over the next few months.
  5/2/2007
  Mobile VoIP Provider Truphone Reportedly Mulling Legal Options after Orange, Vodafone, Block its Service
  UK-based Mobile VoIP provider Truphone might be getting ready to bring a lawsuit against Orange and Vodafone after the two mobile operators allegedly disabled the VoIP capability on their branded Nokia N95 handsets – perhaps in a move to protect their voice revenue.
  5/1/2007
  Murata, WiQuest Get TELEC Approval of UWB Modules
  WiQuest Communications Inc. and its partner, Murata, have successfully gained TELEC approval of UWB modules based on WiQuest silicon.
  5/1/2007
  Navini Networks, The Pioneer of Personal Broadband
  Navini Networks is the leader in providing portable, plug-n-play broadband wireless access solutions, with the largest commercial deployments in the world, over 70 commercial networks in 6 continents and strategic partnerships with industry leaders. Navini is the only company that has the patented Smart Beamforming technology, enabling Personal Broadband for the mass market today, with a seamless upgrade to the Mobile WiMAX standard to deliver Smart WiMAX.
  4/27/2007
  AirMagnet's Laptop Analyzer Gets a 10/10 in Network World's Clear Choice Test
  AirMagnet Inc., a provider of wireless network security, performance and compliance solutions, announced that its Laptop Analyzer has surpassed competition in Network World's Clear Choice Test of WLAN analyzers.
  4/27/2007
  TechnoConcepts Develops New WiMAX Platform
  TechnoConcepts, Inc., a provider of semiconductors for wireless communications, has announced the completion of its True Software Radio (TSR) based WiMAX platform. The platform integrates TechnoConcepts' Radio Frequency to Digital (RF/D) and Digital to Radio Frequency (D/RF) technology with a commercially available baseband processor and wireless standard.
  4/27/2007
  EarthLink to Appraise Past Municipal Wi-Fi Projects
  EarthLink Inc. announced recently that it will review the performance of its municipal wireless Internet networks in four cities -- Philadelphia, New Orleans and California's Anaheim and Milpitas- before proceeding with similar work in other cities.
  4/27/2007
  FON Partners with Time Warner Cable to Deliver Worldwide WiFi
  FON, the largest WiFi community across the globe has announced its partnership with Time Warner Cable, the second-largest cable operator in the United States. This partnership does not only aim to provide current Time Warner Cable high-speed subscribers unlimited access to FON's worldwide WiFi connection, but also to include these subscribers to FON's growing community around the world and become Foneros.
  4/27/2007
  Samsung Opts for Azimuth Systems' WiMAX Channel Emulator
  Azimuth Systems, Inc., a provider of wireless engineering test equipment, announced recently that Samsung Electronics has selected their ACE 400WB for comprehensive performance testing of its Mobile WiMAX product line.
  4/24/2007
  Wintegra Develops Silicon and Software Solution for Mobile WiMAX Basestations
  Wintegra, the semiconductor company enabling the next generation of access networks, has introduced WinMax, a family of single chip processors and associated software for WiMAX basestation (BTS) applications.
  4/24/2007
  M2Z Networks' Free Wireless Broadband Proposal Seeing Strong Support
  A recent national survey reveals that both Republicans and Democrats across the country believe that all Americans - especially low-income children - should have equal access to broadband Internet. M2Z Networks Inc. conducted the poll, which clearly shows that almost two-thirds of American citizens support the FCC's leasing of spectrum to provide free wireless broadband across the United States.
  4/20/2007
  TeleCIS to Focus on Fixed/Portable WiMAX, Sells Mobile SoC Technology
  TeleCIS Wireless, a developer of WiMAX fixed and portable broadband wireless chips, has restructured to focus its business and engineering efforts toward delivering the industry's leading SoC solutions to the burgeoning fixed and portable WiMAX16d market.
  4/19/2007
  ECtel Receives a Follow-on Order from Bulgarian Wireless Operator
  ECtel Ltd., a provider of Integrated Revenue Management (IRM) solutions, announced Wednesday that M-Tel has placed a follow-on order for ECtel's revenue assurance solution RAP version 5.
  4/19/2007
  VeriFone Enables Inter-Bank Electronics Payments for Nigerian Cardholders
  VeriFone Holdings, Inc. has secured a key contract with InterSwitch Nigeria Limited to enable inter-bank electronics payments for Nigerian cardholders.
  4/19/2007
  Study Finds End-Users Prefer WiMAX
  Based on new research by In-Stat conducted earlier this year, end-users are making their claim, and it's in preference of WiMAX over other data or Wi-Fi services.
  4/16/2007
  Free Metro WiFi Comes to Concord, California
  Unlike many metro networks, however, the MetroFi networks provide free access to residents, employees, and visitors, where they otherwise would not enjoy connectivity, through an advertising sponsored business model.
  4/13/2007
  Ericsson Keeps Handset Manufacturers at the Leading EDGE
  Mobile communications are evolving like never before. Concepts like Unified Communications, Convergence, FMC are causing a tremendous stir, and hardware and software vendors are continually developing their products to incorporate the latest technologies. It's no longer a competition to see which vendor can do what — rather, it's a race to see which vendor can do it first. And so, developers that produce components that can streamline production and decrease time to market are in high demand.
  4/13/2007
  Redknee, CommVerge Sign Asian Reseller Deal
  Redknee, which provides infrastructure software that monetizes and personalizes services and content for mobile operators, has entered into a reseller partnership with CommVerge Solutions, a major Asia- based telecommunications systems and solutions integrator.
  4/12/2007
  First China Wi-Fi Summit Set for September 2007
  To reinforce the increasing presence of Wi-Fi in the market in China, the first annual China Wi-Fi Summit, sponsored by the worldwide industry trade association for wireless LAN known as the Wi-Fi Alliance, will take place on September 26-27, 2007 in Beijing, China.
  4/10/2007
  Kart Racing Facility Improves Track with Wi-Fi Mesh
  LeMans Karting in Fremont, Calif., is adding ArrowSpan's Wi-Fi Mesh Access Points to its super fast track.
  4/10/2007
  EarthLink Builds Wireless Network for Arlington
  EarthLink's Wi-Fi mesh network will provide a broadband alternative for residents and visitors to the County and will enable County employees to work in the field without having to return to an office and a traditional landline to complete their tasks.
  4/5/2007
  Nokia Pays Qualcomm for UMTS Patents
  Heading off another legal battle, Nokia said it has paid Qualcomm $20 million for patent licenses covering the second quarter 2007.
  4/5/2007
  WiMAX Set for Strong Growth in Asia/Pacific: Report
  2006 may have been a turning point in the adoption of WiMAX in the Asia-Pacific region, as a solid foundation was laid by the joint efforts of market regulators, operators and eager equipment vendors, reported market research firm In-Stat .
  4/4/2007
  Network International Deploys VeriFone's Portable Payment System
  VeriFone Holdings, Inc. has partnered with Network International LLC, to roll out the PCI compliant VeriFone Vx 670 portable payment system, the latest addition to VeriFone's Vx Solutions.
  4/4/2007
  Alcatel-Lucent Deploys WLAN at Flagler College, FL
  Alcatel-Lucent will deploy a secure wireless local area network (WLAN) at Flagler College, located in St. Augustine, FL, in order to protect the integrity of the college's historic buildings.
  4/4/2007
  Connect One Launches Secure Serial-to-Wi-Fi Module
  Connect One has released Socket iWiFi, a secure serial-to-Wi-Fi embedded device server that quickly and easily connects devices running machine-to-machine (M2M) applications to 802.11b/g wireless LANs and protects them from network attacks.
  4/3/2007
  Ricochet Provides Broadband to Denver
  Ricochet Networks has signed an agreement with the City and County of Denver, Colorado, to incorporate Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and other broadband services into the City's existing right-of-way contract with the company.
  4/3/2007
  Verso Provides MetroNet VoIP Overlay Solution to MyTel of Pakistan
  MyTel of Pakistan will deploy Verso Technologies' Verso MetroNet VoIP Overlay solution, including the Verso Back Office Solution (VBO), an integrated back office application that supports network administration, provisioning and billing, all riding over a WiMAX network infrastructure.
  4/2/2007
  CCS, Ember Team on Low-Cost ZigBee Platform
  CCS Inc. and Ember have announced a partnership to offer a low cost development platform for ZigBee products using Microchip's PIC family of microcontrollers.
  4/2/2007
  Huawei Bringing WiMAX to Cable Operators in Japan
  Huawei Technologies today announced successful completion of two trials of its end-to-end Mobile WiMAX solution in Japan.
  3/30/2007
  3Gvision Releases i -nigma 2D Barcode Scanning System, World-Wide
  3GVision, a provider of advanced cellular imaging solutions for mobile devices, has released its i-nigma 2D barcode scanning system, world-wide — for JAVA, BREW, Symbian and Microsoft Windows operating systems.
  3/30/2007
  Wind Telecom Hires Nortel to Deploy WiMAX in Dominican Republic
  In a bid to offer high-speed broadband services to urban and rural customers across the country, Wind Telecom, a Dominican Republic network operator, has inked an agreement with Nortel to deploy a WiMAX network.
  3/28/2007
  AT&T to Back Cisco 3G WWAN HWIC
  The AT&T Wireless WAN Connectivity Service will now be available along with the new Cisco 3G-Enabled Wireless WAN High-Speed WAN Interface Card (HWIC) for the Cisco Integrated Services Router (ISR).
  3/28/2007
  'Fringsters' Can Now Use Any SIP Provider to Make Mobile VoIP Calls
  Fring, which makes a software application enabling 3G and dual mode WiFi phones to make free, peer-to-peer VoIP calls over mobile networks, today announced that its software now enables fring users (known as "fringsters") to choose any SIP provider to make free mobile VoIP calls to regular phones as well.
  3/28/2007
  Cheetah Wireless, BelAir Networks Introduce Broadband Internet Service along Las Vegas Strip
  Cheetah Wireless Technologies (CWTI) and BelAir Networks have launched a broadband mesh network delivering high speed Wi-Fi access along the Las Vegas Strip, including inside and outside of the country's largest hotels and casinos.
  3/27/2007
  Mavenir and Ericsson Partner in UK to Extend Multimedia Offerings
  A partnership has been formed in the UK between Mavenir Systems and Ericsson. The two companies joined forces to extend Mavenir's Fixed Mobile Convergence and Low Power GSM offerings. Ericsson provides its IMS solution to enable Mavenir's mOne to allow customers to utilize and link existing circuit switched, IP, Unlicensed Mobile Access and WiFi devices to a rich multimedia service set.
  3/27/2007
  Mobile VoIP Provider Truphone Letting US Customers Make Free Calls
  Mobile VoIP provider Truphone announced today that US customers with WiFi-ready Nokia smartphones will be able to make free international calls to landlines in 40 countries throughout April, May and June. This, in effect, is an extension of the company's current price promotion (ending on March 31), during which customers have been able to make free mobile VoIP calls across the USA and Canada.
  3/27/2007
  Nokia vs Qualcomm Legal Battle Heats Up
  Nokia believes its numerous patent activities recently must be rewarded with lower royalty fees. The company has invested billions of dollars to improve its patent position concerning WCDMA, allowing them to own more patents than the previous negotiated agreements.
  3/27/2007
  Wi-Fi TV Prepares to Launch $1 Million Global Marketing and Development Campaign
  Beginning the first week of April, Wi-Fi TV, Inc., will begin deploying a year-long, million dollar marketing and development campaign.
  3/27/2007
  Siemens Inks Sequans' Mobile WiMAX Chips
  Sequans Communications, a supplier of fixed and mobile WiMAX semiconductor solutions, has announced that Siemens, will employ Sequans' latest mobile WiMAX Wave 2 chips to develop WiMAX residential modems and gateways.
  3/26/2007
  WNI Global Buys Solectek's WiMAX Solutions
  Solectek Corp., a maker of long-range wireless broadband equipment, has entered into an alliance with WNI Global, a worldwide supplier of broadband wireless solutions.
  3/26/2007
  ClearMesh Rolls Out New WiFi Mesh Solution Geared for Colleges, Shopping Malls, Industrial Parks
  ClearMesh Networks, which offers high capacity mesh WiFi networks for municipalities, recently introduced its new Sentry Mesh solution, which is ideally suited to colleges, shopping malls and other "quasi-public" institutions seeking a wireless alternative to video surveillance.
  3/26/2007
  Cell Phone Users: Ready to Turn Off Landline for Your Cell?
  In a recent survey conducted along with Harris Interactive, they uncovered that not only are a large part of consumers really demanding better cell phone signals so they can remain connected regardless of there location, but they are also considering getting rid of their landlines, if strong cell service is possible in their homes.
  3/26/2007
  DragonWave's Inexpensive Horizon Compact Wireless Carrier Ethernet System
  Carriers wanting to deploy WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) 4G personal broadband solutions, or some other wireless next-gen service, but who are faced with a backhaul bandwidth problem, can now find relief in the form of a small (9-inch-square) indoor/outdoor wireless Carrier Ethernet backhaul platform called the Horizon Compact, from DragonWave Inc. (www.dragonwaveinc.com).
  3/26/2007
  Voice Call Continuity Solution for Dual-Mode Wi-Fi/CDMA Handsets Announced
  In a bid to further enhance the functionality of dual-mode WiFi/CDMA handsets, Kyocera Wireless Corp., and PCTEL Inc. have partnered on a Voice Call Continuity (VCC) solution that will make the handoff of active calls between the two air interfaces seamless.
  3/23/2007
  Motorola Enables Municipal Wireless Connectivity in Kissimmee, FL
  The Kissimmee Utility Authority (KUA), the City of Kissimmee and the Toho Water Authority will jointly provide funds for the two-tier wireless system. The network will provide public access, and benefit Kissimmee's government agencies, utilities workers and first responders.
  3/23/2007
  Motorola Slashes Forecast for Mobile Sales
  As competition intensifies, the future prospects of Motorola's mobile phone market are looking thinner than its thinnest phones. Blaming it all in the weaker than expected mobile phone sales, Motorola replaced its chief financial officer and cut its first-quarter sales forecast
  3/22/2007
  kajeet Launches New Pay-As-You-Go Cell Phone Service for Kids
  With kajeet, 'tweens' can tailor their mobile experience in accordance to their world, while also offering their parents comfort with the role mobile technology plays in their lives.
  3/22/2007
  Alltel Wireless to Sponsor Programming on Cable Networks
  Alltel Wireless announced recently they will sponsor programming on seven national cable networks such as VH1, ESPN, SPEED, the Discovery Channel, USA, Comedy Central and Country Music Television (CMT).
  3/19/2007
  Survey: Verizon Number One in Call Quality in Southeast Region
  The J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Wireless Call Quality Performance Study reveals a decrease in the overall rate of customers experiencing a wireless call quality problem. This decline is seen for the third successive reporting period. Such calls have come down by 14 percent since March-April and June-July 2006.
  3/19/2007
  Wireless Matrix Bags New Contract with Rail Industry Services Firm
  Wireless Matrix has extended its relationship with an existing rail industry services customer. The new contract has been signed for the purchase of a minimum of 500 rail-specific low profile Mobile Base Station 2 (MBS2 LPR) units.
  3/15/2007
  Ceragon Adds Wireless Trunking to Backhaul Solution
  Ceragon has integrated next generation wireless trunking in its FibeAir 3200T product— making it the first to provider N+1 capacity in both all-indoor and split installations without the need for separate components and installs.
  3/14/2007
  Nokia, Sprint Nextel Deploying Mobile WiMAX in Texas
  Sprint Nextel has awarded Nokia the four Texas markets of Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin as part of Sprint Nextel's mobile WiMAX network expansion plan.
  3/14/2007
  Telenor Collaborates with Aptilo for Re-launching Wireless Hotspots
  Telenor has released their new product "Trådløs Sone" throughout its wireless hotspot network at nearly 400 locations in Norway.
  3/14/2007
  Survey Reveals Poor Indoor Cell Phone Reception Has Consumers Going to the Extreme
  The survey uncovered that 69 percent of cell phone owners who've made calls at home have lost or missed calls because of poor signal reception or dead zones within their homes, and as a result have done unusual things in hopes of keeping or attaining a signal.
  3/13/2007
  For Better WiFi, Bandspeed Adds Virtual Controller to its AirMaestro Platform
  Seeking to deliver a better WiFi experience – and to keep in step with the increasing popularity of WiFi devices – Bandspeed, a leader in WiFi infrastructure solutions, has released new Virtual Controller software for its AirMaestro Platform. The solution builds the company's AirMaestro Light Edition by bringing the number of APs supported from 5 to 25. In addition the solution offers enhanced security, manageability and functionality.
  3/13/2007
  Xirrus Deploys Wi-Fi for Mobile Conference in Just 30 minutes
  Wi-Fi solutions supplier Xirrus Inc. has successfully deployed its Rapid Deployment Wi-Fi solution for Frost & Sullivan's Mobile & Wireless Enterprise 2007.
  3/13/2007
  AnyDATA Introduces HSDPA Router for Instant WiFi Network and Hotspot
  In a bid to help enterprises, restaurants, and other establishments set up a local network with high-speed Internet access, AnyDATA Corporation has introduced the AWR-600 WiFi router with broadband WCDMA HSDPA network access for an instant hotspot.
  3/12/2007
  AT&T Signs Content Agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment
  WWE provides television programming viewed by over 15 million viewers each week, with fans following WWE across all media including online sources, pay-per-view, television, DVD, magazines and films.
  3/9/2007
  Cricket Communications Acquires Alaska Native Broadband 1
  Leap Wireless International, Inc., announced Thursday that its wholly owned subsidiary, Cricket Communications, Inc. (Cricket), completed the acquisition of Alaska Native Broadband 1, LLC (ANB 1) from Alaska Native Broadband (ANB) for $4.7 million cash.
  3/9/2007
  mobilkom austria Selects Ericsson to Expand WCDMA/HSPA Networks
  The system was rolled out in Vienna, Austria on February 22 where the mobilkom austria consumers are now enjoying the fastest mobile broadband speeds available in Central and Eastern Europe. The company has planned the rollout for Vipnet in Croatia, Mobiltel in Bulgaria, and mobilkom liechtenstein in Liechtenstein. mobilkom austria group expect these roll outs to further strengthen its market leadership in mobile broadband.
  3/9/2007
  AT&T Beefs Up Global WiFi Footprint for Business Customers
  AT&T has beefed up its WiFi footprint for business customers globally. Mobile workers will now have an additional 13,000 new hotspots around the world where they can access their much beloved corporate network.
  3/7/2007
  Panasonic Releases the Wi-Fi Phone for Skype
  Panasonic has announced the availability of the Panasonic Wi-Fi phone for use with Skype. The KX-WP1050 is an easy to install and use Wi-Fi Panasonic product and is one in a series of planned products that are Skype Certified.
  3/5/2007
  Alcatel-Lucent to Deploy WiFi Net for the City of Paris
  The city of Paris has tapped Alcatel-Lucent—along with French mobile operator SFR to supply and integrate an urban WiFi network. The companies plan to launch the new network during the third quarter of this year.
  3/2/2007
  Cognio Releases Version 3.1 of its WiFi Network Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tool
  Cognio has released version 3.1 of its award-winning WiFi network monitoring and troubleshooting tool, Spectrum Expert. The new release gives recommendations for specific actions that should be taken by IT managers to maintain network integrity and performance – a feature which Cognio is calling an "industry first."
  3/2/2007
  Kineto Secures $10 Million in Venture Capital
  Kineto Wireless Inc., a supplier of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology, has reportedly received $10 million in venture capital, including $5 million from InterDigital, a producer of wireless digital radio-telephone systems for voice and data communications. Kineto also secured funding from its established partner investors including Venrock Associates, 3i, Sutter Hill Ventures, Oak Investment Partners, Storm Ventures and SeaPoint Ventures.
  2/28/2007
  NEC and FirstHand Technologies Partner to Deliver Enterprise Mobility
  Fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) solutions provider FirstHand Technologies has reportedly signed an agreement with NEC Corp. to fully integrate its FirstHand Enterprise Mobility Solution with the NEC UNIVERGE portfolio.
  2/27/2007
  Aruba Networks Unveils Healthcare Mobility Initiatives
  Aruba Networks has launched initiatives, partnerships and new capabilities of the Aruba Mobile Edge Architecture that allows the secure implementation of multiple healthcare applications on a single wireless network.
  2/27/2007
  Wireless Technology Gains Momentum in the US
  According to a recent survey conducted by the Pew Internet (Pew Internet & American Life Project), one-third of Internet users in the US connect to the Web using a wireless network through their laptop computer, handheld PDA, or cell phone, for performing simple tasks such as sending emails, checking the latest news, or reading other things.
  2/27/2007
  Siemens FMC: C is for Convenience
  Everyone is talking about fixed/mobile convergence today, about being able to switch seamlessly between cellular and WiFi networks. The key to such solutions are several, but center around two main features: being able to use a single phone number and being able to seamlessly switch from a cellular network to a WLAN during a call, or vice versa.
  2/26/2007
  Alcatel-Lucent Joins WiMAX Forum Board of Directors
  Alcatel-Lucent's Philippe Goossens has been chosen to join the WiMAX Forum, an industry-led non-profit group which is formed by more than 430 companies dedicated to promote and certify interoperable WiMAX products.
  2/26/2007
  Ruckus Announces Triple Play-Ready Wi-Fi Hotspot
  Broadband operators consistently dealing with dramatic increases in the density and mix of users, devices and applications at public Wi-Fi hotspots, will benefit from the Ruckus Wireless announcement today that the company has released its Ruckus MediaFlex Hotspot (HS). It is the first industrial-strength "smart Wi-Fi" access point specifically designed for operators facing the aforementioned challenges.
  2/26/2007
  Tropos Gives Service Providers Vital Business Analytics on Metro WiFi Networks
  Tropos Networks has added sophisticated new business analytics to their advanced MetroMesh analysis and optimization system with the release of Tropos Insight 2.0.
  2/23/2007
  Municipal WiFi Projects in the U.S. - Part 3 of 3
  In this third and final section of a three-part series about municipal WiFi projects in the U.S., we look at how network speeds affect their use and popularity, and what may lie ahead for wide-area WiFi deployments.
  2/22/2007
  Microsemi Powers Remote Wireless LAN Access Points
  Microsemi Corporation, a manufacturer of high performance analog mixed signal integrated circuits and high reliability semiconductors, has added a new single-port gigabit power over Ethernet (PoE) midspan to its PowerDsine product portfolio.
  2/21/2007
  AirMagnet Launches Remote Wireless LAN Analysis Solution for Cisco
  AirMagnet Inc. has released a new software product, Enterprise Analyzer for Cisco, designed from the ground up for customers of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network.
  2/21/2007
  Municipal WiFi Projects in the U.S. - Part 2 of 3
  In this second of a three-part series about municipal WiFi projects in the U.S., we look at the role of 'incumbent' service providers and whether or not access to the network should be provided for free.
  2/21/2007
  Sify Launches WiMAX Solution with Mobility Features
  Sify Limited has launched a first-of-its-kind WiMAX solution with Mobility features, with the deployment of Proxim Wireless Corporation's advanced wireless product.
  2/20/2007
  Municipal WiFi Projects in the U.S. - Part 1 of 3
  During the past couple of years, there has been what some might call an explosion in the number of municipalities deploying WiFi-based wireless networks covering large geographic areas—in some cases, entire cities.
  2/20/2007
  Aricent and ip.access Announce Software Partnership
  An in-building access solution, Oyster 3G is one of the first in a new category of femtocell products that is gaining popularity among the communications service provider community. The solution increases network coverage, user satisfaction, and reduces a variety of costs to operators.
  2/16/2007
  Comba Telecom and Telecom Italia Mobile Sign Supply Agreement
  Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Limited, a major wireless enhancement solutions provider has signed a supply agreement with Telecom Italia's mobile operator business unit, Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM). Under the agreement Comba will supply RF subsystems equipment to TIM.
  2/16/2007
  St. Petersburg Taps EarthLink for Citywide WiFi Project
  Internet service provider EarthLink announced Friday that it was tapped to build a citywide WiFi hotspot in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  2/16/2007
  Alvarion Names New Chief Financial Officer
  Alvarion, a leading provider of WiMAX and wireless network solutions, has named Efrat Makov as its new chief financial officer, replacing Dafna Gruber effective April 1.
  2/16/2007
  SoonR Provides Mobile Access 'Anytime,' Even if Your PC is Off
  SoonR, which offers solutions that bring the power of the PC to your mobile phone, has granted its users access to 100MB of free space on its secure servers through its new "Anytime" access service.
  2/16/2007
  T-Mobile Picks Alcatel-Lucent to Enhance its GSM Net
  Alcatel-Lucent has been picked by T-Mobile (the mobile business arm of Deutsche Telekom) to enhance its GSM network with GSM/EDGE technology in order to increase its speed. EDGE technology reportedly enables data rates of up to 220 kbit/s. The move will enable the mobile operator to offer its German subscribers with more advanced multimedia services and expand the availability of its "Web'n'Walk" mobile Internet service.
  2/15/2007
  Concilio Networks Introduces Concilio Mobile Gateway Suite at 3GSM World Congress
  Concilio Networks, which brings VoIP capabilities to new and old mobile handsets, has launched Concilio Mobile Gateway Suite, a technology that connects circuit-switched second and third generation mobile Radio Access Networks (RAN) to messaging (VoIP) networks and fixed IP telephony to integrate IP-based communication benefits to all handsets.
  2/15/2007
  EarthLink to Build Houston's Citywide WiFi Hotspot
  Residents, businesses and visitors in Houston could soon be able to surf around cyberspace while roaming around the city. Houston, Texas Mayor Bill White announced this week that it has chosen Internet service provider (ISP) EarthLink to build a citywide wireless broadband network for the southern city. The contract is still pending further negotiation.
  2/14/2007
  SOMA Networks Joins Mobile WiMAX PlugFest
  SOMA Networks, Inc. is joining more than 30 other companies in the second public WiMAX Forum in Malaga, Spain. Also known as Mobile WiMAX PlugFest, the WiMAX forum aims to accelerate the launch of broadband wireless products into the market by testing the interoperability of different IEEE systems, including the SOMA FlexMax System.
  2/14/2007
  Optimi to Optimize Network for Telefonica Mexico
  Optimi, a provider of monitoring systems for wireless technologies, has inked a major planning and optimization contract with Telefonica Mexico in order to help the telecom manage its network's growth and increased demand for voice and data services.
  2/14/2007
  Nokia to Expand its 3G Radio Access Network Sharing Solution
  Nokia is all set to expand its 3G-radio access multi-operator solution to facilitate the sharing of a radio access network (RAN) between four operators. Operators can share the base station and radio network controller hardware to minimize the capital and operational expenditures of their 3G RAN networks.
  2/14/2007
  TapRoot to Demonstrate First Automated WiFi Test Engine at 3GSM World Congress
  TapRoot Systems Inc., will demonstrate the first automated WiFi test engine running on a dual-mode (cellular and wireless LAN) mobile phone at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona from February 12-15, 2007, using automated test equipment from Azimuth Systems Inc.
  2/14/2007
  BelAir Networks Awarded Patent for its Mobile Backhaul Solution
  BelAir Networks, a leading provider of wireless mesh network solutions for municipalities, hotels, resorts and campuses, has reportedly been issued a key U.S. patent for its carrier-grade wireless mesh backhaul technology.
  2/13/2007
  BT Brings Mobile VoIP to UK Customers Via Windows-Powered Smartphones
  BT's UK customers will now be able to benefit from the power of mobility when using VoIP services thanks to the operator's new offering - Windows Mobile 6-powered smartphones from HTC.
  2/13/2007
  CSR Achieves Technological Integration, Launches UniVox
  CSR, a pioneer in designing single-chip wireless devices has created a unique product that integrates and facilitates coexistence of the latest technologies such as, WiFi, Bluetooth, and software building blocks. This amalgamation has resulted in the transformation of the simple mobile into a dual mode (cellular plus WiFi) VoIP mobile handset.
  2/13/2007
  ABI: Important Milestones Ahead for WiFi Chipset Market
  ABI Research predicted healthy growth for the WiFI semiconductor market through 2012. In fact, an important milestone for the industry, namely one billion cumulative shopments, will be reached around the middle of next year (2008).
  2/13/2007
  Motorola and Kineto Validate UMA-Based Fixed-Line VoIP Solution
  Kineto Wireless Inc. has announced the successful conclusion of interoperability testing between the Motorola UMA-enabled Residential Seamless Mobility Gateway (RSG) and Kineto's UMA Network Controller (UNC) solution. The companies have also successfully completed an operator field trial of the RSG3500.
  2/13/2007
  Study Shows Mobile TV Facing Lost Customers Due to Pricing, Quality and Reliability
  Pricing issues caused the disconnection of services for 45 percent of European mobile video and TV users. In addition, nearly a quarter, or 24 percent, of users who had tried mobile video and TV stopped using it due to concerns about service quality and reliability.
  2/12/2007
  Japanese Mobile Telephone Subscriptions Touch the 100 Million Mark
  Recently it was reported by the telecommunications association in Japan that the mobile telephone subscriber base of the country achieved the 100 million mark by the end of January 2007. According to an Associated Press report, the subscriptions reached 100.22 million on January 31, 2007 from the 99.83 million recorded in December last year, showing an increase of 0.4 percent.
  2/12/2007
  Truphone's Mobile VoIP Service Now Works on All Nokia WiFi-Equipped Handsets
  Mobile VoIP is really starting to take off, as evidenced by mobile VoIP provider Truphone's announcement today at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, that its mobile VoIP service is supported on three new, WiFi-enabled Nokia handsets: the Nokia E61i, Nokia E65 and Nokia E90.
  2/12/2007
  Nokia and SFR Perform First WCDMA 900 Voice Call in France
  Nokia and French operator SFR have performed a technical pilot of a WCDMA 3G/HSDPA voice call on the 900 MHz band in SFR's network. The equipment used for the voice and data calls comes with the Nokia Flexi WCDMA Base Station as well as a special solution for sharing the existing GSM site infrastructure.
  2/12/2007
  Free Google Talk for Truphone Mobile Users
  Mobile VoIP provider Truphone has announced that Google Talk users can now connect with Truphone mobile handsets anywhere in the world for free. Truphone is a free piece of software that helps Wi-Fi equipped Nokia mobile phones make internet-rate phone calls (VoIP calls) over Wi-Fi connections. When the handset is not in Wi-Fi range, it reverts from being a 'Truphone' to being a normal mobile phone, so people need only one phone.
  2/12/2007
  SiRF Joins Forces with Skyhook Wireless to Launch GPS-WiFi Hybrid
  In a bid to create a single positioning system for wireless carriers that combines both GPS and Wi-Fi technologies, SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. has teamed up with Skyhook Wireless, Inc. to introduce the Wi-Fi Positioning System (WPS).
  2/12/2007
  Challenger mobile Offers Free Internet Calls to Nokia Eseries Users
  Challenger mobile, a worldwide telecom service provider is now letting their customers make mobile internet calls, free of cost. For customers who own Nokia Eseries or other mobile handsets supporting internet calls, the new service offers free calls when in a WiFi zone and when phones settings are adjusted accordingly.
  2/12/2007
  CinTel Corp Wins Exclusive Contract to Market Digifriend's Mobile WiMAX
  Cintel Corp, which deals in Internet Traffic Management Systems, has reportedly signed an exclusive agreement with Digifriends Co., Ltd., that grants Cintel the exclusive right to market and sell 4th generation WIMAX technologies to the US and European markets.
  2/12/2007
  Microsoft Introduces Windows Mobile 6
  Microsoft is introducing Windows Mobile 6. This new version will allow mobile owners to customize their operating systems to make them look like Windows Vista and will give mobile units special features that were previously accessible only to personal computers.
  2/9/2007
  Are Network Sets Up Redline's RedMAX WiMAX Network in Sweden
  Are Network has selected Redline's RedMAX products for one of the first WiMAX networks in Sweden. Are Network will deliver high-speed Internet and VoIP services to thousands of consumers and businesses in the Jamtland region, the location of the 2007 FIS Alpine World Ski Championship.
  2/9/2007
  ESPN Mobile Re-launches on V Cast
  Mobile ESPN brings subscribers real-time sports scores and news and can be personalized for favorite teams and players. Users can set up scoring alerts for individual games or teams — a favorite option for fantasy sports players so they can easily keep tabs on their players — and can access box scores, video highlights, special ESPN Insider content and fantasy sports.
  2/9/2007
  CSR Introduces UniVox Mobile to Facilitate Dual Mode VoIP Phone
  CSR plc has introduced UniVox Mobile to enable mass-market dual mode VoIP mobile handsets. The UniVox Mobile reference design contains all the additional hardware and software to turn a mobile handset into a wirelessly enabled handset that can take and make Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) calls.
  2/8/2007
  TCS Intros Navigation App for Wireless Handsets
  TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) has introduced the TCS Navigator, a navigation application for wireless devices. The new application provides voice-enabled, hands-free, turn-by-turn directions from a wireless phone or smart phone and includes real-time traffic info, as well as voice input for address entry, directory look-up for points of interest (POI) and a core set of personal navigation services.
  2/8/2007
  Ascom Adds Features to its i75 VoWiFi Handset
  Ascom Wireless Solutions has released the extended features to their Ascom i75 VoWiFi handset. In addition to include feature-rich SIP with a range of supplementary services to enable best possible networking with IP-PBX's the handset now boasts power save, improved security, and extended professional messaging capabilities.
  2/8/2007
  WiMAX Chipset Maker Beceem Technologies Gets $40 Million in Venture Capital
  WiMAX chipset maker Beceem Communications - which is reportedly preparing for its first mobile WiMAX deployments later this year - has received more than $40 million in venture capital from existing investor Teachers' Private Capital as well as new investor NEC Corporation.
  2/7/2007
  Texas Instruments to Integrate Kineto's UMA Technology into its OMAPV1030 GSM/GPRS/EDGE Solution
  Today, Kineto Wireless Inc., one of the original innovators of UMA technology, announced that it is working with Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) to enable UMA support on TI's OMAP-Vox platform. This will enable mobile handset manufacturers to rapidly develop UMA-enabled Microsoft Windows Mobile smartphones and UMA-enabled feature phones based on TI's popular OMAPV1030 GSM/GPRS/EDGE solution.
  2/7/2007
  Broadcom Intros New 3-in-One Chip
  In a bid to cut the cost and power demands of WiFi enabled phone handsets, Broadcom has put WiFi, Bluetooth and an FM radio on a single 65nm CMOS chip. The company also looks to keep the mobile handsets small while enhancing their functionality.
  2/6/2007
  IBM Joins the WiMAX Forum
  IBM announced recently they have become a member of the WiMAX Forum, an organization that facilitates the global adoption of standards-based, interoperable WiMAX products for the delivery of broadband mobile Internet services.
  2/6/2007
  Orange Selects Ericsson for Managed Services in the Netherlands
  Ericsson has signed a major managed services cooperation contract with Orange in the Netherlands. The agreement, which covers a time frame of five years will cover operations, rollout and field maintenance of the Orange mobile network.
  2/2/2007
  Broadcom Intros WiFi/Bluetooth/FM Transceiver
  Semiconductor manufacturer Broadcom introduced on Friday the Broadcom BCM4325 WiFi/Bluetooth/FM transceiver, a single-chip connectivity product which bundles WiFi, Bluetooth and FM receiver technologies onto a single silicon die.
  2/2/2007
  Seagate Intros DAVE to Transform Mobile Phone Experience
  The DAVE platform is an enabling technology that delivers 10-20 GB of wireless storage in an accessory smaller than many common slim-line mobile phones. DAVE technology is designed to store, play and share digital files on mobile phones, PCs, and other wireless-enabled devices.
  2/1/2007
  Officers in Las Vegas, NM, Go Wireless Using Mesh WiFi Solution from Solana Technologies and Tropos Networks
  The Las Vegas, NM (population 15,000), Police Department recently augmented its existing communications system with a new wireless mesh network from Solana Technologies Inc. and Tropos Networks.
  2/1/2007
  Skype Licenses HelloSoft's VoIP Technology
  Promising to enhance the performance of Skype for Windows Mobile, Skype has teamed up with HelloSoft. HelloSoft, a provider of VoIP products, announced today that Skype has licensed its Internet telephony technology, which will be incorporated into Skype's communication software. HelloSoft's technology will allow consumers to enjoy free, high-quality voice calls anywhere their smartphones and Pocket PCs can connect to the Internet.
  1/31/2007
  WildPackets Upgrades OmniAnalysis to Support Windows Vista
  WildPackets just released OmniAnalysis Platform v4.1, a newly updated version of its software platform for network troubleshooting and application analysis. Version 4.1 will provide support for Microsoft's brand new Windows Vista Operating System, as well as support for Intel Centrino 3945 chips for monitoring and analyzing 802.11a/b/g traffic.
  1/31/2007
  Cingular's $86 Million Investment in Las Vegas
  AT&T's mobile arm Cingular Wireless announced on Tuesday that it made a reported 86 million dollars in total investments to upgrade and expand its services in the greater Las Vegas area for 2006.
  1/30/2007
  China Mobile Phone Market Up by 15 Percent in 2006
  Despite reaching its maturity stage, the mobile phone market in China reached CNY 150 billion or 130 million units in 2006 and increased by 15 percent compared to last year, the latest research from Gfk, finds.
  1/30/2007
  Atheros Enhances Wireless Connectivity with Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR Solution
  Atheros Communications, Inc. has introduced the Atheros AR3011, the industry's first Bluetooth 2.1 + Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) solution for PCs. With AR3011, Atheros aims to consolidate its position in the PC OEM market in which the company has in-depth technical experience and strong customer relationships.
  1/30/2007
  One4000 Introduces International Calling at Local Rates from BlackBerry Devices
  One4000, a global telecom service, has introduced a new low-cost offering for long-distance and international calling from BlackBerry devices. The service can cut calling costs considerably and enhance efficiency for millions of BlackBerry users around the world.
  1/30/2007
  Motorola Expands Strategic Relationship With Texas Instruments
  Motorola, Inc., and Texas Instruments Incorporated are expanding their strategic relationship to include 3G, WiMAX and OMAP technologies in the design and development of new, experience-optimized mobile devices. Motorola is considered a leader in mobile communications and seamless mobility solutions and Texas Instruments is considered a leader in silicon solutions for wireless communications.
  1/30/2007
  Introducing Harris Stratex Networks, Inc.
  The merger between Harris Corporation’s Microwave Communication Division and Stratex Networks, Inc., creates Harris Stratex Networks, Inc., the largest independent global provider of wireless transmission network solutions with an extensive customer base in 150 countries and revenue of $650 million in 2006.
  1/30/2007
  Cingular Completed Major Gulf States Investments, Expanding Wireless Services
  Cingular has only been an official AT&T company for mere days and already this division is making waves. As the nation’s largest carrier, the company has spent nearly $400 million in improving and expanding services in the Gulf States market, which includes Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi and Northwest Florida during 2006.
  1/26/2007
  Kyocera and Runcom Collaborate on WiMax-Powered Devices
  A development agreement has been announced between Kyocera Wireless Corp., a global supplier of CDMA wireless devices and accessories, and Runcom Technologies, a pioneer in OFDMA enabling technologies for Mobile WiMax.
  1/26/2007
  Atlanta Taps EarthLink to Build Out Citywide Hotspot
  Residents, businesses and visitors in Atlanta will soon be able to surf the Internet while roaming around the city. This will be possible do to the city choosing Internet service provider (ISP) EarthLink to build, own and operate a municipal WiFi network.
  1/25/2007
  Toronto Hydro Telecom Delivers Best Broadband Wireless Performance in North America
  Toronto Hydro Telecom recently announced the results of independent third-party performance testing of its broadband wireless network, known as One Zone, a large ubiquitous WiFi zone in Canada.
  1/25/2007
  Azimuth Systems Unveils Next-Generation WiMAX Channel Emulator
  Azimuth Systems Inc. has introduced the new ACE 400WB, a comprehensive channel emulator platform for testing multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) and single-input-single-output (SISO) WiMAX solutions.
  1/25/2007
  Siemens Delivers Wireless Internet Access across Washtenaw County, Michigan
  Internet Service Provider 20/20 Communications of Ann Arbor, Michigan, is reportedly using Siemens solutions and services on the “Wireless Washtenaw” project in Michigan’s Washtenaw County.
  1/24/2007
  U.S. Army Hires Nokia to Install WCDMA 3G/HSDPA Network
  The United States Army has hired Nokia to build a WCDMA 3G/HSDPA network in hopes that the deal will help them assess potential applications for 3G wireless technologies for defense purposes.
  1/23/2007
  Cingular Wireless' $165 Million Investment in Georgia
  AT&T mobile arm, Cingular Wireless, reportedly invested nearly $165 million in service upgrades and expansions during 2006 for the Georgia market, which includes portions of South Carolina, specifically Aiken, Bluffton and Hilton Head. The mobile operator said on Tuesday that this estimated amount adds up to the approximate $6 billion it invested last year in expanding its network nationwide last year.
  1/23/2007
  Sierra Corporation Completes Deployment of Xirrus Wi-Fi Solution
  Xirrus, Inc. a vendor of long range Wi-Fi products reported today that IT solutions provider Sierra Corporation has put the last touches on the Xirrus Wi-Fi Arrays being deployed at Carter G. Woodson Collegiate Academy.
  1/23/2007
  Ruckus Wireless Smart Wi-Fi Reaches One Million Unit Shipment Mark
  Over its last fiscal year, ending December 31, 2006, Ruckus Wireless shipped 100,000 Ruckus MediaFlex systems to more than 125 broadband operators around the world. The company also announced that over one million BeamFlex-equipped access points have been sold since introducing its Smart Wi-Fi technology in 2005.
  1/23/2007
  Cingular Introduces High-Speed 3G Network in Rhode Island
  The era of wired connections for broadband access to information is all set to come to an end in Rhode Island with Cingular Wireless introducing a High-Speed 3G Network in the greater Providence area.
  1/19/2007
  Amp'd Mobile Introduces Mobile Movie Ticketing Service
  Amp'd Mobile has introduced a new mobile movie ticketing application in collaboration with Soapbox Mobile and MovieTickets.com that will make purchasing movie ticket simpler and easier
  1/19/2007
  Max Telecom Deploys WiMAX Network in Bulgaria with Navini
  The Bulgarian telecommunications operator, Max Telecom will be using mobile WiMAX 802.16e equipment from Navini Networks for deploying a nationwide WiMAX network. Navini Networks is a global provider of plug-n-play personal broadband wireless access solutions
  1/19/2007
  Sam Pitroda calls for 'Made in India Mobiles'
  He revolutionized the Indian telecom sector in the eighties. Now, Sam Pitroda wants the Indian companies to take advantage of the booming mobile market in India.
  1/19/2007
  Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email Available in Sony Ericsson M600 and P990
  Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email is now available in two Sony Ericsson devices, the M600 and P990. Nokia Intellisync Wireless Email helps mobile professionals enjoy a fully synchronized, real-time email, calendar and contacts experience on their mobile devices.
  1/19/2007
  Jinan Intros WiFi VoIP for Cellular Devices
  VoIP service provider Jinan announced on Wednesday it will introduce a new service that will allow cellular subscribers to make calls using VoIP via any available WiFi network.
  1/17/2007
  Frost & Sullivan on Mobile TV & DVB-H
  Mobile television allows viewers to access programming regardless of their physical location and support from the wireless industry for DVB-H has accelerated its market growth. This is what a new report by Frost and Sullivan, "DVB-H Technology-Market and Potential Analysis" finds.
  1/16/2007
  Wavelink & Aruba Team for Mobile Device Management
  Mobile application developer Wavelink Corp. has joined forces with Aruba Networks in order to integrate functionality between Aruba's wireless and mobility systems and the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center product line.
  1/15/2007
  Horizon Wi-Com to Expand its Wireless Broadband Service with Navini
  Horizon Wi-Com is all set to introduce high-speed wireless broadband service in the Northeast US with the help of WiMAX 802.16e equipment from Navini Networks. Horizon will initially introduce the service in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Richmond, and Cincinnati.
  1/15/2007
  Verizon Wireless Invests Nearly $195M in Michigan
  Verizon Wireless announced on Monday that it invested nearly $195 million to enhance its operations in Michigan during 2006. The mobile operator reportedly used this amount to fund the development of 175 new cell sites, equipment upgrades, the expansion of its high-speed wireless network, and the improvement of its new network facility system.
  1/15/2007
  GCF and IMTC Develop Test Specifications for 3G Handset Manufacturers Supporting Video Telephony
  According to the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and the International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium (IMTC), any new 3G mobile phones supporting R99 CS (circuit-switched) video telephony must now pass interoperability and conformance test developed by IMTC as part of the GCF certification process.
  1/12/2007
  NextPhase to Expand its WiMAX Network
  NextPhase Wireless has decided to expand its next-generation WiMAX wireless network to meet increased customer demand for high-bandwidth connectivity services.
  1/11/2007
  Mobile VoIP Start-Up Truphone Gets $24.5 Million in Venture Capital
  If there’s any doubt left that investors are confident in the promise the mobile VoIP holds for the telecommunications industry - there shouldn’t be anymore: London-based mobile VoIP provider Truphone announced recently that it has secured $24.5 million in venture capital from several prominent investment groups - the largest round of Series A funding in the European tech sector for 2006.
  1/10/2007
  Skype Unveils New VoIP Devices and Accessories
  VoIP service provider Skype unveiled new VoIP devices and accessories this week at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Many of the devices are said to eliminate the need for a PC to make Internet-based Skype calls.
  1/10/2007
  Analysts Weigh in on iPhone, Apple TV
  Excitement over Apple’s new iPhone and Apple TV rode on through the middle of the week, even as industry analysts weighed in on the potential effects the new products could have on the mobile phone and home media system markets.
  1/10/2007
  Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0 to Redefine Mobile Internet Experience
  The mobile Internet experience is set to get a “facelift” with Yahoo! Inc. launching a beta version of Yahoo! Go for Mobile 2.0.
  1/10/2007
  MobiTV to Demonstrate Mobile WiMAX Broadcast TV Service
  MobiTV Inc. is all set to demonstrate the first seamlessly unified multicast and unicast television solution for Mobile WiMAX.
  1/10/2007
  iSkoot Puts Skype on Mobile Phones
  iSkoot announced Tuesday that its software client has been Skype-certified. The move will enable the software to be installed on mobile phones so that users can place and receive Skype calls from their handsets, without the need for PCs, special hardware, or WiFi hot spots.
  1/9/2007
  AvantWave Bluetooth Module Uses CSR for High Wireless Data Rates
  CSR announced Monday that AvantWave’s Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) module uses CSR’s BlueCore4-ROM silicon to achieve wireless data rates up to 3 Mbps.
  1/9/2007
  AT&T Homezone Users to Program TVs with Their Wireless Phones
  AT&T Homezone customers will soon be able to control their television recordings via wireless handsets.
  1/8/2007
  Airgain Launches New MIMO Smart Antennas
  Airgain Inc. has extended the reach of draft 802.11n wireless devices with the introduction of its first smart antennas for MIMO devices, the Airgain MaxBeam65N and MaxBeam80N.
  1/8/2007
  Sona Mobile Bets on NYRA
  The name of the game in communications is mobility, more than ever. And it pervades every corner of society, from schools to shopping to entertainment to business and beyond. The sporting world has been among the biggest promoters of mobility, suggesting that fans need to be able to get score updates and race winners, change their fantasy lineups, and check out the latest news about their favorite players, all on their mobile handsets. Well, if fans can see who won races, why not offer them the ability to place bets on those races from their wireless handsets as well?
  1/5/2007
  Critical Success Factors in Enterprise Communications Everywhere
  Gaining full access to enterprise voice services on mobile phones is an important step toward the full world of enterprise communications everywhere. By enterprise voice services, I mean the sophisticated features typically available with IP PBXs —such as speed dialing, contact lists, call logs, forwarding and conferencing, and other features.
  1/5/2007
  Sprint Taps Nokia for Build-Out of its New WiMAX Network in the U.S.
  Sprint Nextel has reportedly decided to use Nokia’s WiMAX equipment in its new WiMAX mobile broadband network in the United States.
  1/5/2007
  Verizon Wireless Invests $131.6 M in South Carolina
  Verizon Wireless announced Friday that it that in order to enhance and improve the company's voice and data wireless network across South Carolina, it invested over $131 million for 2006 this year, which added up to the company's total investment over the past six years to $445 million.
  1/5/2007
  Mobile Video Calling Made Possible by IMS
  As mobile phone manufacturers introduce their latest technological innovations, they also unveil the latest in features and services available on those devices.
  1/5/2007
  Gennum Keeping Up With the Bluetooths
  Canadian developer of personal audio technology Gennum Corporation is doing its part to keep pace, unveiling its newest product, its nX6000 Bluetooth 2.0 headset, which sports the latest design and technology features, including the latest in noise cancellation, which Gennum first made available in its nXZEN model.
  1/4/2007
  CHVC Obtains Patent Protection In VoIP Market Push
  China Voice Holding Corp. has just received the protection it needs to aggressively forge strategic partnerships within China’s burgeoning VoIP market. The provider of VoIP, office automation, and wireless solutions for government, businesses and consumers in the People’s Republic of China and the United States announced today that its exclusive Chinese license for WRIO wireless broadband technology has been significantly strengthened by the issuance of a Chinese patent for the WRIO technology.
  1/4/2007
  Mobile Marketing to Take Charge
  New research by Forrester finds that consumers are shifting their usage of mobile phone services and increasing the audience base for mobile marketing.
  1/4/2007
  MapQuest On-the-Go
  With new extended coverage now available in Canada, MapQuest Mobile provides subscribers with enhanced tools needed to find a place to go, while already on the go.
  1/4/2007
  HandHeld Entertainment Introduces ZVUE.mobi - Micro Web Site Offering Videos
  Smartphone and PocketPC users now can easily download and watch videos with HandHeld Entertainment’s new ZVUE.mobi. The micro Web site features 25 free user-generated videos that are available for downloading and playback onto a Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows 2003 device over a carrier network.
  1/4/2007
  Research Organization Sues Nokia, Samsung, Panasonic, for Violating Patents
  A university-based research organization is reportedly suing Nokia, Samsung and Matsushita, the parent company of Panasonic, for allegedly violating four patents it holds related to Bluetooth technology.
  1/3/2007
  The NextWave of Metro Wireless
  Convergence is what most people call it, though there are other terms for the availability of broadband connectivity linking colleagues, families, and friends. That means, regardless of where they are or to what communications device they are using, they have access to communications and information and entertainment in a variety of formats. Anywhere you are, anything you want, at any time, on any device.
  1/3/2007
  Get In Shape for the New Year—With Your Cell Phone
  Now that the holidays are behind us, and the New Year has begun, a new round of weight loss fanatics will make their ways into the seasons packed fitness gyms and start getting serious about their resolution to get healthy, for a while anyways. This time around however, to meet your New Year's resolution to trim down; all you need is your cell phone.
  1/3/2007
  Firetide Lays out Wireless Mesh Strategy for 2007
  Looking ahead at 2007, Firetide, Inc., sees a maturing wireless market in which municipal and enterprise-based applications will drive growth for mesh networks.
  1/2/2007
  In-Car Internet Service Debuts
  Thought wireless internet availability made it easy to stay connected when in public? Now, Autonet Mobile is taking that to another level and turning your car into an internet-ready driving experience that keeps users connected while on the go, literally.
  1/2/2007
  Avis Cars Now Traveling with WiFi
  For less than 11 bucks a day now Avis car renters will be able to surf the net from the road—not while they are driving we hope! The added benefit will be available thanks to a partnership (reported today by The New York Times) between the rental car giant and newcomer wireless technology manufacturer Autonet Mobile
  1/2/2007
  Qatar Deploys WiMAX with Airspan
  Airspan announced Tuesday that it deployed a WiMAX/WiFi solution at the 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar. The network was built and operated by Airspan, along with its partner, Consolidated Gulf, for Qatar Telecom (QTEL).
  1/2/2007
  In-Stat: Not Enough Dual Mode Phones on the Market to Stimulate Consumer Interest
  A recent study from market research firm In-Stat shows that although there is strong interest in 3G services, such as mobile VoIP, among consumers, a general lack of availability of dual mode (WiFi/cellular) handsets could slow consumer adoption of these services.
  1/2/2007
  NEC Ships 3G Gear
  NEC Corp. has reportedly started shipping its new line of 3G (W-CDMA) infrastructure equipment, which is said to radically improve coverage for 3G networks.
  12/29/2006
  Kite Networks and JiWire to Offer Free WiFi Internet during Bowl Game Week
  Kite Networks, Inc., in collaboration with JiWire, is going to offer free WiFi Internet service throughout the city of Tempe, Arizona during the Bowl Game Week starting January 2, 2007.
  12/28/2006
  InfoSonics and LG Provide Handsets for the Caribbean and Select Countries in Latin America
  InfoSonics Corporation, a fast growing distributor of wireless handsets serving Latin America and the United States, announced Wednesday that it will be distributing handsets for LG Electronics in the Caribbean and select countries in Latin America.
  12/28/2006
  Aircel Deploys WiMAX Networks in India with Alvarion
  Alvarion Ltd. a global provider of wireless broadband solutions, has announced that Aircel Business Solutions (ABS), a subsidiary of Indian cellular service provider Aircel, is expanding its current network and planning to use BreezeMAX 3300 to deploy WiMAX networks across 50 cities in northern and eastern India.
  12/28/2006
  Cingular Wireless and Aliph Launch Jawbone Bluetooth Headset with Noise Shield Technology
  Mobile audio products developer Aliph has teamed up with Cingular Wireless to introduce a new Jawbone headset for Bluetooth mobile phones. Jawbone is the first adaptive Bluetooth headset with Noise Shield technology that virtually eliminates background noise so calls are clearer. Internationally acclaimed product designer Yves Béhar is involved in designing Jawbone.
  12/27/2006
  Nortel, Accela, Join Forces to Offer Wireless Solution to Municipalities
  Nortel, a leader in information and communications technology, has teamed up with Accela Inc., a provider of government enterprise management software solutions, to develop its Municipal Wireless Solution.
  12/27/2006
  Boingo Signs Roaming Agreement with Wjoy
  Boingo Wireless and Amsterdam-based Wjoy have signed a roaming agreement that adds one of the fastest-growing WiFi networks in The Netherlands to the Boingo Roaming System.
  12/21/2006
  Colgate University Students to Roam with WiFi in Hamilton
  Colgate University students and visitors with mobile Internet-capable devices will now be able to surf the net roaming not only on campus, but around downtown Hamilton as well. The New York-based college has reached an agreement with wireless mesh network provider Tropos Networks and Integral Wireless Solutions to deploy a new, campus-wide outdoor network. The outdoor network was deployed with Tropos’ wireless routers.
  12/20/2006
  Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Commit to Tzero's Technology for Wireless Ultra Wideband Video Applications
  A group of consumer electronics manufacturers Tuesday highlighted their commitment to developing ultra wideband (UWB) solutions for video applications using technology from Tzero Technologies.
  12/20/2006
  Prepaid Wireless Booms, Answers to New Markets
  The prepaid wireless market is recognizing promising growth in an industry where MVNOs are struggling to find better distribution and as a new market that demands options and better control of their wireless expenses emerges.
  12/20/2006
  TELUS Extends Wireless High Speed Service to Lenovo ThinkPad
  Lenovo and TELUS have released the selected versions of Lenovo ThinkPad notebook computers with embedded access to TELUS Wireless High Speed (EVDO) service in Canada.
  12/20/2006
  Talbots Deploys Symbol Technologies' Enterprise Mobility Solution
  Talbots, a major specialty apparel retailer will use Symbol’s Mobility Services Platform (MSP), mobile computers, bar code scanners and WiFi network infrastructure in its retail locations throughout the United States and Canada.
  12/20/2006
  Anchorage, Alaska Issues RFPs for Municipal Wireless Network Development and Operation
  The City of Anchorage, Alaska on Monday invited telecom companies to submit proposals for the financing, development and operation of a wireless network.
  12/19/2006
  ABI: 174 Million Members of Mobile, Social Communities by 2011
  ABI Research released a report on what it calls “mobile social communities,” predicting that worldwide, on-the-go users will grow to 174 million by 2011—up from almost 50 million currently.
  12/18/2006
  MySpace Goes Wireless with Cingular
  MySpace.com and Cingular Wireless announced today an initiative that crosses social networking into a new realm of possibility for those leading a mobile lifestyle.
  12/18/2006
  Airspan Selects Wavecall for Fixed and Mobile WiMAX Network Deployments
  Airspan Networks Inc. has made its final selection of 3D ray-tracing propagation models for use in its Fixed and Mobile WiMAX network deployments.
  12/18/2006
  Aperto to Provide India's First Certified WiMAX Network
  India is about to receive its first certified WiMAX network. Aperto Networks, builder of WiMAX base stations and subscriber units, has announced that BSNL, the largest telecom service provider in India, has begun rolling out Aperto’s carrier-grade, WiMAX Forum Certified products.
  12/15/2006
  Golden Telecom's WiFi Network in Moscow Reaches Final Test Phase
  Golden Telecom, Inc., announced today that its Moscow WiFi network has entered into “beta test” mode, the last testing stage before the official commercial launch. The network is expected be fully functional early next year.
  12/14/2006
  Lok Technology Completes CenturyTel's WiFi Deployment in Colorado
  Lok Technology Inc., a provider of wireless gateways and centralized-authentication appliances, has successfully completed CenturyTel’s WiFi deployment in Vail, Colo.
  12/14/2006
  ABI: Spending on Contactless Payment Systems to Reach $870 Million by 2011
  Some of the world’s largest credit card associations, banks, wireless operators and merchants are now investing money in contactless payment hardware and software, ABI reports, and that investing will continue to grow now through 2011.
  12/14/2006
  Beyond WiFi
  As mobility comes into increasingly greater demand, wireless technologies must be adapted and evolved to support demands for increased capacity, availability, and speed. WiFi is certainly the most popular of today’s wireless technologies, and it works admirably — in those situations for which it was designed, namely, indoor deployments. For outdoor and mobile scenarios, however, 802.11 technology has proven largely inadequate.
  12/13/2006
  RAD Data's Airmux-200 Multiplexers Enable Mobile Wireless Broadband in Brazil
  RAD Data Communications, recently highlighted the creative way in which its Airmux-200 broadband wireless multiplexer is being used by mobile operators in Brazil.
  12/13/2006
  Samsung Unveils OneDRAM Chip for Mobile Devices
  Computer chipmaker Samsung Electronics unveiled Tuesday a new chip, OneDRAM, designed to speed up data processing in mobile applications.
  12/13/2006
  City of Osseo, Minnesota Deploys RoamAD Citywide WiFi Network
  The City Council of the City of Osseo, Minnesota will deploy a RoamAD citywide WiFi network that will benefit current and future residents and businesses in the City of Osseo.
  12/13/2006
  Worldscout Acquires Alltigo: Hits a Jackpot with Tracking Device
  Worldscout Corporation, a Canadian manufacturer of GPS/cellular based theft deterrent/recovery systems, has taken over Toronto-based Alltigo Inc. which deals in micro- electronic GPS/GSM devices and embedded software applications.
  12/12/2006
  Keeping Wireless Safe: Six Tips from AirDefense
  To learn more about how companies can keep their data safe, and educate their employees about the potential dangers of wireless networks, TMCnet recently spoke with Richard Rushing, Chief Security Officer at AirDefense.
  12/11/2006
  Ofcom Plans Auction for 3G Wireless Spectrum, Asks for Input
  Ofcom, the U.K.’s independent regulator of communications industries, today presented plans to auction licenses for three radio spectrum bands, and asked for input on the proposals.
  12/11/2006
  Telecom New Zealand Launches Mobile Broadband Upgrade with Alcatel-Lucent
  With the launch of the new Telecom New Zealand's Mobile Broadband CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Revision A upgrade, New Zealanders will now enjoy access to mobile broadband technology, courtesy of the newly formed Alcatel-Lucent conglomerate.
  12/11/2006
  DECT Forum Intros New 'CAT-iq' Cordless VoIP Technology
  DECT Forum, an international association representing the digital enhanced cordless telecommunications (DECT) industry, this week announced a new technology designed to bring together broadband Internet and telephony.
  12/8/2006
  Mobile VoIP Provider xG is Raising (Gulp) its Prices
  Mobile VoIP provider xG Technology Inc. reported today that unprecedented demand for its exclusive xMax technology has resulted in it implementing an increased fee structure for 2008.
  12/6/2006
  Kineto Wireless and Extricom Team to Deliver Seamless Handover between UMA/WiFi Networks
  Kineto Wireless Inc., a leading supplier of Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA) technology, and Extricom, a developer and manufacturer of next generation WLAN solutions for the enterprise, have reportedly achieved an industry first: seamless handover and continuity of active UMA voice calls and data sessions between WiFi access points in a WLAN environment.
  12/6/2006
  Verzion Donates Cell Phones to Help Domestic Violence Survivors
  Cell phones, aside from productivity and a host of exciting features, are especially important for emergencies and maintaining needed communications. In emergency situations, cell phones can be used to call for help—especially critical for those recovering from domestic violence.
  12/6/2006
  Ericsson to Offer Converged IMS Solution to CYTA in Cyprus
  CYTA, operator in Cyprus, has hired Ericsson to utilize their IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) solution to set up converged IMS networks. The Ericsson IMS solution will help CYTA offer its residential and business customers truly converged services.
  12/5/2006
  Video to Go for Zune from TANDBERG
  TANDBERG has also developed the ability to view video presentations anywhere, anytime on Microsoft's recently released Zune device.
  11/30/2006
  Motorola Creates Mesh WiFi Networks for Wireless Cities
  Now that the first customers have gone live on BT’s CN21 network, the UK-based network operator is set to move ahead with its plans for a dozen wireless cities by the end of March 2007.
  11/30/2006
  Wandering WiFi Gives Patients Access to the Internet
  WellStar Partners turned to Wandering WiFi to implement a secure network separate from that of hospital administrators for patients and visitors of patients to use.
  11/30/2006
  Cisco Systems Helps Albany New York Become a "Smart City"
  Albany New Yorker's just got a new reason to want to be outdoors thanks to Cisco Systems. The company announced yesterday they would offer their wireless mesh network to New York's capital for free outdoor citywide WiFi. Now residents, travelers and the city will all benefit from access to wireless regardless of where they are.
  11/30/2006
  SingTel Deploys Cisco Wireless Mesh Network in Singapore
  Cisco will deliver a WiFi mesh network to Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) for the North region of Singapore. SingTel plans to deploy more than 2,400 hotspots by May 2007.
  11/30/2006
  RTX Unveils First PC-free Skype-compatible Handset for Home Use
  RTX Products, a Danish handset maker is all set to launch a new Skype WiFi phone that will provide access to Internet telephony without the need for a PC.
  11/28/2006
  Sequans and Alcatel Bring Universal WiMAX to High-Growth Economies
  SEQUANS Communications, a supplier and developer of fixed and mobile WiMAX semiconductor solutions has partnered with Alcatel to bring Universal WiMAX 802.16e-2005 to high-growth economies.
  11/28/2006
  Introducing the New Smart WiFi System for Home Networks
  As a solution, the company notes that "an adaptable WiFi system that automatically tunes a myriad of new 802.11n parameters and controls RF signals to ensure predictable performance anywhere in the home has become the new industry benchmark."
  11/27/2006
  The Risky Business of Mobile Device Compliance in the Workplace
  As today's world becomes more and more mobile, the workforce too has introduced mobile devices that allow for productivity and a global reach. With this efficiency however, comes a completely new concern for compliance and security threats that cannot be ignored. A new study from Business Process Management (BPM) Forum, which supports senior executives, reveals that increased use of mobile devices in the workplace are creating all new risks and threats for corporations and exposing them to dangers they are not yet addressing sufficiently.
  11/27/2006
  In-Stat: Sales of Smartphones Continue to Rise
  Recently, market research firm In-Stat has examining various aspects of the market for mobile phones with advanced, PDA-like features--most commonly referred to as smartphones.
  11/21/2006
  Qwest Wireless Introduces Two New National Plans
  Qwest Wireless is launching two new, national wireless plans. Qwest Wireless National and Qwest Wireless National Shared offer several benefits for families and business customers.
  11/21/2006
  Alltel Wireless Offers Wireless Broadband Service in Shreveport, Monroe
  Alltel Wireless in America has launched Axcess Broadband service in Shreveport, Monroe and surrounding areas in north Louisiana, east Texas and southern Arkansas. With Axcess Broadband it is easy to surf the Internet, access e-mail and calendars and download large, graphic-rich files while on the go.
  11/21/2006
  DiVitas Networks' WiFi/GSM Interoperability Solution Earns Symbol Technologies' SymbolPLUS Certification
  After rigorous interoperability testing, DiVitas Networks’ Mobile Convergence Appliance and Mobile Convergence Client for dual-mode handsets have earned Symbol Technologies’ SymbolPLUS Certification.
  11/20/2006
  Red Skye Wireless Unveils Sony Ericsson W810i Walkman Phone
  Red Skye Wireless, a Cingular Wireless authorized retailer, introduced recently the Sony Ericsson W810i Walkman phone. The phone is equipped with new innovative music and multimedia features.
  11/20/2006
  SMC Introduces New WiFi Telephony Phone Accessories
  SMC Networks has announced availability of a number of products to complement the company’s WiFi phones. The company has rolled out two cradles to keep the phones charged, and one of them features an integrated wireless access point. The SMCDPCR WiFi phone cradle and SMCDPCR-AP cradle/access point will be available in December, and the company’s Skype-enabled WiFi phone has been available since August.
  11/20/2006
  Sony, NXP Partner for 'Universal' Contactless Smart Card Solutions
  Sony Corporation and NXP Semiconductors, signed a deal--to take effect mid-2007--forming a joint venture for the production and marketing of contactless smart card applications.
  11/20/2006
  Cingular Introduces 3G Wireless Broadband Service in Bakersfield
  Cingular introduced its 3G mobile wireless broadband service throughout the Bakersfield metropolitan area on Friday. The area includes Cal State Bakersfield and Bakersfield College campuses, the Downtown and California Avenue business districts, and in large portions of the City's residential communities.
  11/17/2006
  movy.tv: Video Sharing on your Mobile
  Today a Toronto, Canada based company focused on bringing multimedia to the mobile world, Movidity Inc., introduced movy.tv, a mobile media sharing website that will give users true mobile video sharing capabilities.
  11/17/2006
  Hutchison's 3 Group Joins with Providers, Manufacturers to Offer X-Series Mobile Online Services
  Hutchison 3G UK Limited (a.k.a. 3 Group) and Hutchison Telecommunications International Limited this week announced a deal with nine mobile and online providers, manufacturers, to offer a mobile Internet service bundle.
  11/17/2006
  Sprint, Microsoft Strike Deal to Offer Windows Live Search on Mobile Phones
  Microsoft this week announced an alliance with mobile phone company Sprint to offer its Windows Live Search on wireless phones.
  11/17/2006
  View and Control Your Home TV While on the Go
  As mobile TV and the sophistication of broadband services combine to offer more effective and appealing services, one company is heightening the demand with their new announced partnership. Sling Media Inc. and 3 Group will join forces to allow users to take their home TV programs with them while on the go, via their mobile devices.
  11/16/2006
  Sprint and Microsoft Partner for Mobile Search
  Sprint Corporation and Microsoft (News - Alert) Corporation announced today they have entered into a stratecgic alliance to develop and deliver innovative services that leverage Microsoft's technologies for Sprint's business and consumer customers .
  11/16/2006
  Microsoft to Provide Ads, Targeted Content for MetroFi WiFi Network in Portland, Oregon
  Software giant Microsoft has jumped on board MetroFi’s WiFi network project in Portland, Oregon. Together the two companies will be creating an ad-supported network in the city, allowing users to access the service for free.
  11/15/2006
  New WiFi Phone Bundle: Skyping Made Easier
  Skype's internet phone calling services aimed at driving down the cost of communications and connecting more people globally, has become much easier, and practical to use thanks to a new partnership between Skype, SMC and FON announced today.
  11/15/2006
  MIT Research Team Envisions World Without Electrical Wires
  Recharging a laptop, cell phone or other portable device without having to plug it in may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it is possible using a technique called non-radiative energy transfer.
  11/15/2006
  The American University in Cairo Chooses Nortel
  The American University in Cairo will deploy Nortel solutions to provide all communications services including VoIP, multimedia and WiFi.
  11/15/2006
  Bluetooth Devices Now Used By More Than One Billion People
  The current world population is about 6.5 billion. Of those humans, more than one billion are now using Bluetooth-enabled devices, Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) said today.
  11/14/2006
  Buzz Broadband to use Airspan Networks to Deliver Mobile VoIP in Australia
  Queensland, Australia-based Internet and phone service provider Buzz Broadband has reportedly upgraded its network to deliver wireless VoIP using WiMAX equipment and solutions provided by Airspan Networks.
  11/14/2006
  Cingular, Samsung, Microsoft Launch BlackJack Smartphone
  Cingular, Samsung and Microsoft announced today the launch of BlackJack, a multimedia device for making phone calls, listening to music, taking photos, and a whole lot more.
  11/14/2006
  Motorola Selects QUALCOMM for UMTS Handset Chips, Lands $1.6 Billion Deal in China
  In an announcement Monday, Motorola said it will be using Mobile Station Modem chipsets from QUALCOMM in its future, third-generation handsets.
  11/13/2006
  IP, WiFi Merging onto Mesh Networks
  Mesh technology has been a tremendous boon to municipalities and private networks by allowing WiFi mobility as users move between various access points. Now, manufacturers are taking the concept a step further by developing mesh networks for all manner of IP devices, including cameras, VoIP phones and data terminals. Firetide Inc., a developer of wireless multiservice mesh technology based on Los Gatos, Calif., recently introduced the latest version of its HotView Controller, a software-based system that provides a complete mobile architecture for both IP and WiFi devices.
  11/10/2006
  ABI: Operators Will Spend $450 Million On FMC Infrastructure During Next Five Years
  In a new report out today, market research firm ABI acknowledged projected that upgrading telephony infrastructure to enable fixed-mobile convergence will cost operators more than $450 million during the next five years.
  11/9/2006
  Want a Soda? Grab Your Cell Phone
  VeriSign Inc. announced today, they have signed a deal with wireless carriers, ONE and mobilkom austria, to provide a mobile payment function for Coca-Cola vending machines in Austria.
  11/9/2006
  Aruba Plots Course for True Mobility
  Aruba Networks, which focuses heavily on the network edge — the point, in the FMC scenario, where a call has to pass seamlessly from a WiFi to a cellular network — announced several major new features and product enhancements designed to enhance its Voice over WiFi (VoFi) solutions.
  11/9/2006
  Helio Launches Buddy Beacon Location Service with Samsung Drift Mobile Phone
  Mobile telephony company Helio today announced a new GPS-based location and tracking service called Buddy Beacon. The service, which uses Google mapping technology, is available on the Drift co-branded phone from Samsung.
  11/9/2006
  Vodafone Signs Deal with Microsoft, Streamlines Mobile Phone Platform Development
  Mobile telecommunications company Vodafone on Monday signed an agreement with software giant Microsoft to develop and standardize its mobile phone applications.
  11/8/2006
  Faroese Chooses BroadSoft to Deliver Enterprise Fixed-Mobile Convergence Voice
  VoIP application software provider BroadSoft announced Wednesday that it was tapped by Faroese Telecom to deploy a fixed-mobile convergence (FMC) service for enterprises in the Faroese islands.
  11/8/2006
  Digi Presents EV-DO Rev. A Router
  With wireless operators promising widespread roll-out of their EV-DO Rev. A networks, what’s missing is a solution that will enable distribution of DSL-speed wireless connectivity to multiple devices at a site.
  11/8/2006
  TMC adds Mae Kowalke as Wireless/Mobility Blogger
  Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) today announced its newest blog, Wireless Mobility—an addition to the recently revamped WiFi Revolution Web site.
  11/8/2006
  Samsung Promotes Mobile WiMAX with SPH-P9000 MIT Device
  It often seems to be the case that the latest and coolest wireless devices become available first in Asia, and eventually make their way to Europe and the U.S. Hopefully for us geeks, that will be the case with Samsung’s latest gadget, the WiMAX-enabled SPH-P9000 (or more affectionately referred to by Samsung as “MIT” for “Mobile Intelligent Terminal), which is a combination cell phone, MP3 player, and PDA with built-in QWERTY keyboard.
  11/8/2006
  Broadcom Frees Skypers from PCs
  Broadcom announced on Tuesday that its WiFi phone platform now supports Skype software and will be available to consumers in new WiFi phone handsets from Buffalo. The Buffalo WiFi phone for Skype allows Skypers to conduct free Internet-based calling to others, while supporting traditional calling to and from the public switched telephone network (PSTN) through the SkypeIn and SkypeOut offerings. The partnership between Broadcom and Skype will ultimately free Skypers from their PCs while they talk on the phone via a Skype -enabled connection powered by VoIP technology.
  11/7/2006
  BelAir Networks Receives Certification for Wireless Mesh Products from SpectraLink
  BelAir Networks is the first wireless mesh network provider to receive Voice Interoperability for Enterprise Wireless (VIEW) Certification from SpectraLink Corp. The VIEW Certification is a partner program that aims to ensure interoperability and maximum performance for enterprise WiFi infrastructure products supporting the SpectraLink NetLink Wireless Telephones.
  11/7/2006
  In-Stat: Consumers Still Carrying Around Multiple Wireless Devices
  In the wireless industry today, there often is a philosophy that, if you build an all-in-one mobile device, the masses will flock to it. But it turns out that may be wishful thinking rather than the reality.
  11/7/2006
  Symbol Technologies Introduces Carrier Advantage Program
  The enterprise mobility company Symbol Technologies, Inc., has launched its Carrier Advantage Program so that Symbol PartnerSelect program members can sell with wireless carriers and expand their enterprise mobility solutions for customers.
  11/7/2006
  Mobile Phone Manufacturer Sony Ericsson Acquires Symbian Software's UIQ Technologies Subsidiary
  Mobile handset manufacturer Sony Ericsson today announced a deal to acquire software company UIQ Technology AB, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Symbian Software Ltd.
  11/7/2006
  Thin-Clients Warming Up to VoIP
  VoIP services are proving to be a killer application of sorts for the re-emerging thin-client market, as vendors continue to find new ways to bring the technologies together in wired and wireless settings.
  11/7/2006
  Alvarion Uses Wintegra Solutions for WiMAX Products
  Alvarion Ltd. has chosen the WinPath network processor and related software from Wintegra for its next-generation WiMAX products addressing the 802.16e market. The Alvarion BreezeMAX radio access system is the main building block of the company’s end-to-end 4Motion mobile WiMAX solution. It integrates Wintegra’s silicon to address the demand for mobile broadband while also offering support for WiMAX Forum-based mobile WiMAX solutions over a broad spectrum range.
  11/6/2006
  Google Announces Gmail Mobile
  Google Thursday announced the availability of Gmail Mobile, a version of the company’s online e-mail service designed specifically for call phones and other handhelds.
  11/3/2006
  Cingular Introduces Three New Field Service Solutions
  Cingular Wireless has designed three wireless solutions for businesses with field service operations. Customers can deploy the solutions via a simple wireless download to Cingular-powered devices.
  11/2/2006
  In-Stat: SmartPhones Most Popular in U.S. Among Business Travelers
  Feature-rich handsets with both voice and high-speed data capabilities--better known as SmartPhones--so far are most popular in the U.S. among business travelers, In-Stat said in a new report out today.
  11/1/2006
  Ekahau Secures Funding
  The funding will allow the company to continue its aggressive growth and international expansion in the Wi-Fi RTLS (Real Time Location System) and Wi-Fi tools markets. Ekahau provides wireless enterprise solutions across multiple industry segments to improve enterprise asset utilization, process workflows and employee safety and security.
  10/31/2006
  Consumer Electronics Companies Announce WirelessHD for High Definition Video Delivery
  Seven of the world’s most influential electronics manufacturers announced Tuesday the formation of an initiative to develop a new digital wireless specification, WirelessHD, designed for improved delivery of HD content.
  10/31/2006
  Nokia Intros 330 Auto Navigation Device in Europe
  Nokia Monday announced in Europe its first personal navigation device, Nokia 330 Auto Navigation, putting the company in direct competition with the likes of TomTom and Dash.
  10/31/2006
  Sonim and Bivision Team Up
  Sonim Technologies, a provider of high-performance mobile VoIP and IMS-based “push-to-X” applications for today’s mobile data networks, and BIVISION Systems International, a developer of carrier-grade business process management solutions, has announced a product collaboration agreement that will offer mobile operators Sonim’s turn-key OMA PoC 1.0 standard push-to-talk solution in conjunction with BIVISION’s network integration platform, InVisionJ Systems. The partnership could result in immediate ROI benefits to BIVISION’s customer base.
  10/30/2006
  CEVA Rolls Out Quad-MAC DSP Core for WiMAX and Multimedia Applications
  CEVA Inc. has announced the CEVA-X1641 Quad-MAC DSP core, an addition to the family of CEVA-X DSP cores that is compliant with the CEVA-X Instruction Set Architecture. The new core is designed to run computational intensive tasks that require substantial data throughput and high memory bandwidth.
  10/30/2006
  NTT DoCoMo's P903i 3G Handset Offers Advanced Security
  NTT DoCoMo this month announced fourteen new 3G handsets--including the P903i, which was the talk of the town last week due to its enhanced security features.
  10/30/2006
  Riverside, Calif. Gets Citywide WiFi from AT&T
  The city of Riverside, Calif. will soon be equipped with a citywide WiFi broadband Internet access network, which will be deployed by AT&T. The move will enable residents living and working in the city's 80-plus square miles, as well as commuters, to have wireless access to the Internet. This will be the telecom's largest citywide WiFi designed for public and municipal use planned to date. AT&T joined forces with MetroFi for this project.
  10/27/2006
  Free Citywide WiFi in Hartford, Conn.
  The city of Hartford, Conn. has been allocated a million dollars to deploy a pilot program that will test a wireless network which will provide free Internet access to inner-city homes.
  10/27/2006
  Cree GaN WiMAX Devices Being Used With Array Wireless Power Amplifiers
  Cree Inc. announced that its new GaN HEMT WiMAX devices are providing critical size and energy benefits for Array Wireless Inc.’s new Powerlinear power amplifiers. The GaN HEMTs deliver a 25-percent smaller solution with at least twice the energy efficiency of competing systems.
  10/26/2006
  EQO Now Supports RIM and Windows Mobile
  In an effort to offer support for today’s most popular smart-phones, EQO Communications today announced immediate support for RIM BlackBerry and Windows Mobile powered devices.
  10/25/2006
  Islanet Launches Residential WiMAX Service in Puerto Rico
  Islanet, Inc., has launched its Volare pre-mobile 802.16e WiMAX residential service using the company’s network infrastructure and licensed 2.5 GHz EBS channels.
  10/25/2006
  In-Stat: Complexity Slows Adoption of WiFi for Some Consumer Electronics Products
  In a new report out today, high-tech market research firm In-Stat discussed some of the reasons why WiFi is catching on slowly in certain sectors of the consumer electronics (CE) industry.
  10/24/2006
  Improved Technology Makes Wireless Headsets Appealing to Call Centers
  The phrase "wireless headset" probably brings to mind office workers chatting on the phone while rushing from meeting to meeting, busy consumers taking a call while shopping, or motorists multitasking while they commute.
  10/23/2006
  Azaire and Movial Demonstrate IMS Video Share Service Over TeliaSonera Dual-Mode Network
  Azaire Networks Inc. and Movial have completed a live demonstration of an IMS-based Video Share service between a WiFi connected Windows XP laptop and a 3G mobile phone. Azaire’s IP Converged Platform and the Movial Connect PC 7.0 client have shown fixed-mobile interworking between and I-WLAN access network and a 3G wireless network.
  10/23/2006
  ABI: Truly Useful Navigation Applications, Coming Soon to a Car Near You
  Wireless technology has lots of potential to deliver powerful, real-time information to drivers in their automobiles. To date, that potential hasn’t been realized, but it soon will be, ABI Research says.
  10/23/2006
  Yankee Group: Standards Vital for Mobile WiMAX Adoption will Become Reality in 2008
  Despite much excitement surrounding mobile WiMAX, widespread adoption of the technology still hasn’t taken place because a single standard has not yet been adopted, Yankee Group said in a recent report.
  10/19/2006
  D-Link Unveils its First WiMAX Router
  It’s a bold, new … wireless … world for D-Link, which today announced its entry into the WiMAX consumer premise equipment (CPE) market with the introduction of an 802.16-2005-compliant WiMAX router.
  10/18/2006
  IDATE: New Broadband Wireless Access Technology Forces Carriers to Adapt
  Recent improvements to broadband wireless access (BWA) technology is reinvigorating the question of where various technologies fit in the telecom market, a new research report by IDATE says.
  10/18/2006
  ShoZu Media Service Supports WiFi-Equipped Mobile Phones
  ShoZu Inc. has added support for a number of WiFi-equipped phones to its media service for mobile phones. The move enables customers to reduce the cost of sending and receiving photos, video and other files from their mobile devices.
  10/18/2006
  Truphone Launches Mobile VoIP for Nokia N80 Handset
  People have been waiting for this for a while a now, but Truphone (a.k.a. Software Cellular Network Limited) finally announced today that it has launched its “true mobile VoIP” service for the Nokia N80 handset.
  10/18/2006
  Xirrus' XS-3900 WiFi Array Receives 'Up-to-Spec' Certification from The Tolly Group
  Xirrus Inc., a developer of high capacity, long range WiFi products, announced recently that its XS-3900 WiFi Array has received “Up-to-Spec” certification from The Tolly Group, an independent testing and consulting firm.
  10/18/2006
  WiSpry Receives $13.5 Million in Series B Funding Round
  WiSpry, Inc., a fables semiconductor company that develops dynamically tunable radio frequency integrated circuits (RFIC) for wireless devices, announced it has closed a $13.5 million Series B round of financing led by investor L Capital Partners
  10/17/2006
  Sports and Entertainment Venue in Quebec Deploys Nortel Solution
  The entertainment complex of Bell Centre will go wireless with a secure wireless network from Nortel to deliver next-generation multimedia applications, including VoIP, secure wireless access anywhere within the facility and remote access for staff when off-site.
  10/17/2006
  Fujitsu Introduces New Line of WiMAX Products, Outlines 'Strategy'
  Fujitsu Network Communications and Fujitsu Microelectronics America Inc. last week unveiled a new, comprehensive WiMAX strategy covering every major component in the WiMAX network, including silicon solutions, electronic devices, radio access network solutions, professional services and backhaul infrastructure solutions.
  10/16/2006
  Nokia Announces Flexi WiMAX Base Station
  Nokia has announced the Flexi WiMAX Base Station, designed to minimize operating and capital expenditures for broadband wireless operators. The new product expands on Nokia’s dedication to mobile WiMAX and the company’s global experience in wireless network deployments.
  10/12/2006
  Intel Rolls Out AdvancedMC WiMAX Baseband Card
  Intel Corporation has announced the NetStructure WiMAX Baseband Card to aid in the creation of WiMAX base stations. The new card is an integrated hardware and software platform for transport, control and baseband processing in a standards-based Advanced Mezzanine Card (AdvancedMC) form factor.
  10/12/2006
  Siemens to Sell BelAir WiMAX Products Through Mobile Networking Portfolio
  BelAir Networks and Siemens Networks LLC have announced a worldwide agreement in which Siemens will market and sell BelAir products globally under the Siemens brand as part of the company’s mobile networking portfolio. The companies are already partnering on a number of projects for cable and cellular operators in the areas of WiMAX mesh deployments and cellular backhaul.
  10/11/2006
  Anritsu Introduces Fixed WiMAX Handheld Performance Test Solution
  Anritsu Company has announced Fixed WiMAX test options for its MT8222A BTS Master, enabling the analyzer to become a handheld field solution for measuring WiMAX. The test options enable RF measurements and demodulation, and expand the analysis capability of the BTS Master.
  10/11/2006
  Russian Operator Golden Telecom Trialing Nortel's 4G Technology
  Russian operator Golden Telecom is reportedly trialing Nortel’s 4G technology as it prepares launch a mobile WiMAX service in Moscow.
  10/10/2006
  Sumitomo Selects Starent Gateway and Home Agent for Mobile WiMAX Solution
  Sumitomo Electric Networks Inc. has chosen the Starent Access Service Network Gateway (ASN) and Home Agent as part of their mobile WiMAX solution. The access independent ST16 Intelligent Mobile Gateway with ASN and home agent services will be delivered to Suminet as the access component of their end-to-end mobile WiMAX offering.
  10/10/2006
  Trapeze Launches SmartMobile Wireless Platform
  Trapeze Networks has released the SmartMobile platform, a WLAN solution that uses intelligent switching that the company says is the first of its kind to allow both centralized and distributed switching on the same network.
  10/10/2006
  Dublin, Ohio Goes Mobile with Cisco Outdoor Wireless Network
  Cisco Systems announced that it has deployed a citywide WiFi network in Dublin, Ohio. The project was kicked off by DHB Networks' service, an Ohio-based business offering which includes wireless broadband and fiber Internet services to municipalities, businesses and residents. The offering was selected by Cisco to provide outdoor technology for the WiFi deployment in Dublin.
  10/6/2006
  Samsung Unveils Three Personalizable Handsets for T-Mobile
  Samsung and T-Mobile have together announced three new mobile phones that will be available to T-Mobile cellular subscribers.
  10/5/2006
  ABI: RFID Revenue from Airline Baggage Handling Will Grow to $27.5 Million in 2011
  RFID technology has applications in a number of shipping and distribution related industries. One of those is the airline industry.
  10/5/2006
  Huawei Unveils the First Vodafone-branded 3G Handset - the V710
  Huawei Technologies and Vodafone have introduced their first co-branded 3G handset, the V710. It is the first 3G handset to be co-developed by the two companies, following Huawei’s exclusive agreement with Vodafone in February to manufacture and supply Vodafone-branded handsets in 21 countries for the next five years.
  10/4/2006
  Telsima Wireless Solutions Attain WiMAX Forum Compliance
  Telsima Corporation announced that its StarMAX 4120-3.5 GHz WiMAX Base Station and the StarMAX 2140-3.5 GHz Subscriber Station have passed WiMAX compliance and interoperability testing standards. The products are now officially WiMAX Forum Certified.
  10/4/2006
  D-Link Intros Unlocked, Dual-Mode GSM / WiFi Phone
  Networking technology manufacturer D-Link this week introduced V-CLICK, a new line of unlocked, GSM/WiFi phones. The devices will allow users to switch between cellular and WiFi networks with the click of a button.
  10/3/2006
  Xirrus Provides Campus-Wide WiFi Network to California School
  Viewpoint School - the sixth largest independent school in the California Association of Independent Schools, in Calabasas, Calif. - has reportedly selected Xirrus’ WiFi products for the deployment of a campus-wide wireless broadband network.
  10/3/2006
  Japanese Shopping Mall Trialing Nortel Wireless Mesh Solution as Part of National 'Experiment'
  The Takamatsu City Shopping Arcade in Tokyo is reportedly trialing Nortel’s Wireless Mesh Network to provide mobile Internet access, VoIP and smart card transactions for businesses and customers.
  10/2/2006
  3Com's New Wired/WiFi Switch for SMBs
  If your business has up to 250 employees and you’ve been dreaming about finding a switch that just “does it all,” but your budget is extremely limited, you’re in luck. 3Com today introduced the 3Com Unified Gigabit Wireless PoE Switch 24, which the company describes as the industry’s first unified switch targeted at small and medium businesses that converges wired and wireless networking functionality and includes Power over Ethernet (PoE) to support VoIP telephony on a single platform; all under $3,000.
  10/2/2006
  Nokia and Intel Bring FMC to Notebooks
  Nokia is expanding into the HSDPA realm, looking to give notebook computers the power of embedded wireless wide area networking (WWAN).
  9/29/2006
  iSkoot Rolls Out VoIP Application for Dual-Mode Phones
  iSkoot has introduced the iSkootDuo solution that enables dual-mode phones, supporting GSM/CDMA and WiFi networks, to connect to a variety of VoIP services. The Java-based thin client phone application and network server offer connectivity to services like Skype, GoogleTalk, AIM, Microsoft Messenger and Yahoo Messenger.
  9/29/2006
  ABI: WiFi Poised for Growth in Consumer Electronics
  When it comes to delivery of entertainment content and related media, a key driver in the years to come will be WiFi-enabled consumer electronics.
  9/26/2006
  TMC Re-Launches WiFi Revolution Web Site on TMCnet
  (Norwalk, CT – Sept. 26, 2006) Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) today announced the re-launch of its Wifi Revolution Web site. Wifi Revolution (www.wifirevolution.com) boasts a bold new look and added content. The latest news, feature stories, product reviews, forums and blogs about wireless technology - from the convergence of mobile and VoIP telephony to citywide hotspots- can be found on this re-vamped Web site.
  9/26/2006
  Redline System to be used for WiMAX Deployment on Oil Rigs in Gulf of Mexico
  Redline Communications and infrastructure specialist AlanDick have announced a multipoint WiMAX network deployment at sea. Redline, a provider of broadband wireless equipment, will deploy a system to be used by Pemex to establish high-speed WiMAX connections on board 11 off-shore oil rig platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
  9/26/2006
  Xirrus Awarded Patent for WiFi Array Design
  Xirrus, a three-year-old company that provides WiFi connectivity hardware for the enterprise and SMB space, has recently been awarded its first patent for the design of its WiFi Array.
  9/22/2006
  Suspension Lifted: IEEE Initiates Plans to Move Forward With New 802.20 Working Group
  The IEEE Standards Association Standards Board (SASB) announced earlier this week that it plans to enable the IEEE 802.20 Working Group to move forward with it work to develop a mobile broadband wireless access standard and provide the best possible opportunity for its completion and approval.
  9/22/2006
  WiSOA Forms with Goal of International WiMAX Roaming
  A group of Internet service providers have assembled together to pledge roaming interoperability of next-generation commercial WiMAX networks.
  9/21/2006
  SeaMobile Provides Cruise Ships with Wireless Services
  Seeking to provide guests sailing aboard their luxury cruise ships with comfort and services that make their travels more pleasing, SeaMobile Enterprises, a provider of at-sea wireless voice and data communications services announced they would provide Holland America Line of cruise ships with wireless services.
  9/21/2006
  ABI: Dual-Mode Handset Shipments Will Top 300 Million in 2011
  ABI Research predicts that worldwide shipments of dual mode (cellular and VoIP over WiFi) handsets will exceed 300 million during 2011.
  9/21/2006
  Intel World Ahead Initiative Brings WiMAX to the Amazon Rainforest
  Intel Corporation has created a wireless, high-speed Internet network in Parintins, a remote town on an island in the Amazon River, as part of its Intel World Ahead Program. The initiative provides residents with access to resources of medical, educational and commercial knowledge. Intel plans to invest more than $1 billion globally over the next five years to accelerate access to technology and the Internet for residents of developing communities.
  9/20/2006
  WiFi TV to Launch Video Chat Service
  New experiences are continuously cropping up on the Internet as entrepreneurs seek to mix and match various data, voice and video services looking for something to capture the public’s imagination. One of the newest offerings on the Web will be launched this Friday by WiFi TV, which is seeking to bring together the social network appeal of MySpace with the video-swapping aspect of YouTube.
  9/20/2006
  TracStar Selects Firetide Technology for Emergency Wireless Solution
  Florida-based TracStar Systems, Inc., now is using technology from Firetide, Inc., in its Emergency Deployable, Wide Area, Remote Data Systems kits (EDWARDS for short).
  9/19/2006
  Kingdom of Tonga to Offer WiMAX Through Alvarion Platform
  Tonga Communications Corporation has chosen the BreezeMAX 3500 solution from Alvarion Ltd. to provide WiMAX services to the Kingdom of Tonga. The islands’ national operator, Tonga CC, plans to overlay its existing GSM network with WiMAX to offer broadband data services to the citizens of Tonga.
  9/19/2006
  Sprint Prepares for EV-DO Rev. A with Sierra Wireless
  In preparation for the migration of its existing EV-DO network to even higher speed EV-DO Rev. A later this year, Sprint has at its disposal two Rev. A products from Sierra Wireless.
  9/18/2006
  Ambient Education
  Because our children are learning all the time, "ambient education" is inherent in every cell phone, gaming device and MP3 player.
  9/18/2006
  Mobile VoIP to Outpace Fixed VoIP Services by 2012, Report Says
  Mobile voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services will outpace the fixed side of the business in the U.S. and Western Europe by 2012, U.K. research firm Analysys predicted in its latest study.
  9/18/2006
  ABI: CAPEX for WCDMA Will Overtake GSM by 2012
  In a new report out today, high-tech industry analyst firm ABI Research predicts that, by 2012, mobile operator capital expenditures (CAPEX) on 3G cellular technology will overtake 2G.
  9/18/2006
  WiFi and Cellular Convergence Test Data Available for Carriers and Developers
  The WiFi Alliance and CTIA - The Wireless Association have developed a testing program for WiFi/cellular phones that provides radio frequency performance mapping in a converged environment.
  9/15/2006
  Pittsburgh Launches Downtown WiFi
  The City of Pittsburgh has launched its wireless Internet access service within its downtown Central Business District. Now, people who visit, work, or live in the downtown area will have access to the Internet via some 60 WiFi access points throughout the area - including fans of the Super Bowl champion Steelers who want to check their fantasy stats from a game at Heinz Field. To officially launch the service, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership President and CEO Michael Edwards officially activated it from the steps of the City-County Building.
  9/15/2006
  Pangean Technologies Officially Releases Y-Talk Mobile VoIP Solution
  Pangean Technologies has released a new WiFi Telephony solution which turns any handheld based on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 into a “Walkie-Talkie” like device using Push to Talk.
  9/15/2006
  Truphone Seeks to Deliver Mobile VoIP for the Masses
  One of many companies now working to deliver WiFi Telephony for the masses, UK-based Truphone (a.k.a. Software Cellular Network Limited) recently introduced the beta version of its new VoIP software for WiFi-enabled, mass market mobile handsets.
  9/13/2006
  Sylantro's Synergy 4.1 Enables an End-to-End Wireless Virtual PBX
  Sylantro Systems Corp. has long been known for their feature server platform that enables network operators to infuse premium, feature-rich telephony capabilities into their hosted VoIP solutions for business, consumer, and mobile customers, solutions that eliminate the cost and complexity of maintaining in-house PBX and key systems.
  9/12/2006
  Biometrics for Wireless Gambling
  Recently, Diamond I Inc., developer of wireless gaming devices, announced their thoughts on the positive contribution of biometrics for wireless gaming and other wireless application systems such as shopping and entertainment.
  9/12/2006
  Mobile Messaging Gets Personal
  The ease and immediacy of mobile messaging has spawned new applications such as picture sharing, text voting and a variety of mobile marketing campaigns.
  9/12/2006
  Indiagames Chooses CommerceTel's CallForContent to Distribute 'The Office' Games
  Mobile technology specialist CommerceTel announced Tuesday that its CallForContent system is being used by Indiagames to distribute a series of six mobile games based on NBC’s hit TV show The Office.
  9/12/2006
  TMC Re-Launches Wifi Revolution Web Site on TMCnet
  Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) today announced the re-launch of its Wifi Revolution Web site. Wifi Revolution (www.wifirevolution.com) boasts a bold new look and added content. The latest news, feature stories, product reviews, forums and blogs about wireless technology -- from the convergence of mobile and VoIP telephony to citywide hotspots -- can be found on this re-vamped Web site.
  9/8/2006
  T-Mobile to Offer Seamless WiFi/Cellular Switching
  Are American consumers ready for or even demanding the ability to seamlessly switch between a cellular network and a home WiFi network while talking on their cell phone? T-Mobile USA thinks so and is willing to test the waters to find out.
  9/8/2006
  Craig Wireless and Nortel Deliver Internet Services in Greece
  Craig Wireless is launching “Internet Everywhere” services in Greece using a Nortel solution. The new WiMAX commercial network will deliver high-speed services such as VoIP, videoconferencing and interactive gaming to areas that currently have limited or no access to broadband service.
  9/8/2006
  Yesterday it was Nokia, Today it is Ericsson in Asia
  The Ericsson-Nokia rat race in Asia is turning out to be an interesting one. Almost every week recently, either Sweden's Ericsson or its Scandinavian rival, Finland's Nokia, has announced major tie-ups in the region.
  9/7/2006
  3G Subscriptions to Reach 285 Million by End of Year
  A new report from ABI Research shows that 3G subscriptions are expected to reach 285 million by the end of this year. Operators’ capital expenditures will also grow, reaching $126.4 billion, while annual 3G-related handset shipments are expected to surpass the 300 million mark.
  9/6/2006
  UK-Based aql Letting Nokia E-Series Users Test Out Mobile VoIP for Free
  One player in the WiFi space which is in the process of testing its own brand of WiFi Telephony is UK-based aql. The VoIP service and mobile messaging provider announced yesterday that is inviting Nokia E-series users to sample free peer-to-peer WiFi calling over its mobile VoIP network.
  9/5/2006
  Palm Treo 700wx Released, CRM Compatible
  Building on the Treo 700 family, Palm, Inc., has announced the availability of the Palm Treo 700wx smartphone running Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC Phone Edition, adding another Palm EVDO product to Sprint’s product offerings.
  9/5/2006
  StarMesh Teams with Pulse to Deliver Metro WiFi
  StarMesh has signed a nationwide reseller partnership agreement with Pulse, Inc., to carry its Hopling Technologies mesh networking products in the United States.
  9/5/2006
  TDI Rolls Out New Power Solutions for WiMAX
  Transistor Devices Inc. (TDI) has reportedly come out with some new power solutions for WiMAX networks based on its Remote Power System Series (RPS).
  9/1/2006
  Venturi Chosen by Reliance Infocomm for Mobile Broadband Optimization
  In a bid to help optimize the performance of its new mobile broadband service, Netconnect with Neobooster, Reliance Infocomm turned to Venturi Wireless's Venturi optimization solution.
  8/30/2006
  Samsung and Cingular Intro New HSDPA Wireless Handset
  Samsung Telecommunications America and Cingular Wireless this week teamed up to introduce SGH-zx20, a high speed downlink packet access (HSDPA) phone for the U.S. market.
  8/30/2006
  Trapeze Rolls Out New Version of WLAN Mobility System
  Trapeze Networks has released the latest version of its WLAN Mobility System, the Trapeze Mobility System Software 5.0.
  8/30/2006
  WiFi Alliance to Pre-Certify Pre-Standardized 802.11n Gear
  In an effort to unify a new draft specification (and perhaps clear up some confusion) for faster WiFi, the WiFi Alliance on Tuesday announced that it will certify interoperability of products based on IEEE 802.11n, a developing standard that hasn’t yet been fully ratified by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
  8/29/2006
  Vonage and D-Link Launch VWR in Canada
  Internet telephony provider Vonage Canada and networking technology manufacturer D-Link Canada announced the availability of the D-Link VWR in the Canadian market. The D-Link VWR allows customers to set up a wireless-B/G network while accessing their Vonage phone service.
  8/28/2006
  In-Stat: Mobile Video Will Reach Potential in 2008
  technology market analyst firm In-Stat has its eye on 2008 for as the projected year when the market for mobile video content will start demonstrating its long-term potential.
  8/28/2006
  WiFi Revolution News Roundup, August 14-25, 2006
  Since its launch August 4, the new WiFi Revolution has been busy bringing you all the latest wireless news. Here is a roundup of some of the most noteworthy items to cross the WiFi space during the past fortnight or so.
  8/25/2006
  Ericsson’s Dream Asian August Continues: Bags $1 billion Contract from Bharti Airtel
  The Ericsson juggernaut continues to roll across Asia in August--and the deals are getting bigger and better by the day.
  8/24/2006
  Hampton Software’s Articulation Brings VoIP to Your Palm OS PDA
  U.K.-based Hampton Software Limited--a company that specializes in bespoke applications for VoIP and portable communications devices--today announced the release of its latest product: Atriculation for PalmOS.
  8/23/2006
  Verizon Imposes Supplier Surcharge for DSL Customers
  Verizon is imposing a new “Supplier Surcharge” on its DSL high-speed Internet service just as federally mandated Universal Service Fund fees are expiring.
  8/22/2006
  Bouygues Telecom Selects Nortel
  Nortel has been selected by Bouygues Telecom as a supplier for its national high-speed mobile internet and voice network in France.
  8/22/2006
  News from Cognio: Spectrum Expert 3.0, Meritech Partnership for RFID Survey Solution
  Cognio, a company that specializes in spectrum analysis solutions for WiFI and radio frequency ID (RFID) networks, issued two announcements today.
  8/21/2006
  Verizon Wireless – A Call Center 2.0 Case Study
  I have written about Verizon Wireless many times, and have always said their network is fantastic but they have a slew of other problems. Amazingly, the company has turned around all of my objections in a period of a few years.
  8/21/2006
  ABI: EDGE Handset Sales to Reach 148 Million in 2006
  According to a new report from ABI Research, worldwide sales of EDGE-enabled handsets may reach 148 million during 2006--a number that represents 14 percent of the total mobile phone market.
  8/21/2006
  Alvarion Leading the WiMAX Charge
  With several wireless solutions looking to make the grade as the next generation solution of choice, every step, small or large, could be pivotal. Each decision could turn into the one that seals the deal--one way or the other.
  8/18/2006
  TELUS and Medio Systems Announce TELUS Mobile Search for Handhelds
  TELUS and Medio Systems have announced the TELUS Mobile Search, a tool for use in North American handheld devices that makes it easier to find made-for-mobile information while on the go.
  8/18/2006
  Missed Connexion
  It looks like those who thought they would be able to make Skype calls, send instant messages or e-mail from high above the mid-Atlantic will have to wait.
  8/18/2006
  Mobile Devices Becoming Central Points for Enterprise Communications
  Making enterprise voice services (in addition to data communications) possible on mobile phones is an important step toward enabling enterprise communications everywhere.
  8/18/2006
  New TomTom One GPS
  TomTom One is a new portable GPS navigation unit launched for the North American market. It fits in your shirt pocket, making it easily transportable from car-to-car and to take on business and vacation trips.
  8/17/2006
  CalAmp Award Smart Antenna Development Patent
  CalAmp Corp. has been awarded a new U.S. patent for “Wireless communications structures and methods utilizing frequency domain spatial processing.” The patent outlines a system for wireless transceivers that are connected to spatial processing channels and covers a system to enhance overall performance of a wireless broadband network when multipath interference is present.
  8/17/2006
  Google Kills the Cell Phone Star
  Few companies strike fear in the heart of Microsoft and the incumbent telephone companies like Google. Analysts and journalists seem to delight in asking the software leader and the companies comprising the new AT&T how they will fend off the threat from Google.
  8/17/2006
  Foundry Networks Wins Network Upgrade Contract with College in Iowa
  Kirkwood Community College (KCC), the third largest college in the state of Iowa, has selected Foundry Networks to complete a multi-campus network infrastructure redesign.
  8/16/2006
  Aruba’s Wireless Solution Good Enough for Government Work
  Companies large and small are desperately searching for a way to extend their networks into the wireless realm without disrupting their existing wired infrastructures--and without exposing their networks to security risks.
  8/16/2006
  Huawei to Supply 3G Equipment to Leap Wireless
  China 's Huawei Technologies is really going places these days. It has signed an agreement with U.S. wireless carrier Leap Wireless to supply 3G telecom equipment.
  8/16/2006
  Wireless Phones to Aid Domestic Violence Victims
  Verizon Wireless announced on Tuesday that it recently donated 30 wireless phones and free airtime to New York City's Administration of Children's Services.
  8/15/2006
  TCS Receives Precise Location and Canadian SMS Patents
  E911 technology provider TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) today announced that it is the recipient U.S. Patent and Trademark Office patent number 7,091,905 titled "Improved Culled Satellite Ephemeris Information Based on Limiting A Span of An Inverted Cone for Locating Satellite In-Range Determinations"
  8/15/2006
  GN Netcom Unveils New VoIP Headset with DSP
  Hands-free audio solutions developer GN Netcom has announced its latest family of wireless office headsets, which includes the GN 9350, GN 9330, and GN 9330 USB.
  8/14/2006
  Information at Your Mobile Fingertips
  Zimbra has taken its technology to the airwaves with the launch of Zimbra Mobile, an integrated mobile offering for open source collaboration that includes support for a wide range of mobile devices.
  8/14/2006
  Samsung to Launch U.S. WiBro Service in Alliance with Intel, Motorola and Sprint Nextel
  Samsung Electronics has forged an alliance with Intel, Motorola and Sprint Nextel and plans to launch WiBro service in the US. WiBro, portable Internet service developed in South Korea, enables wireless Internet connectivity at the speed of a fixed-line broadband connection.
  8/10/2006
  Panasonic, Cingular Unveil Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Notebooks
  Panasonic Computer Solutions Company and Cingular Wireless unveiled the Panasonic Toughbook CF-29, the first Toughbook to rank highly in public safety with Cingular's 3G BroadbandConnect service built-in.
  8/9/2006
  TCS Intros SwiftLink 2510 SLICK for WiFi Nets
  E911 technology provider TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) launched on Tuesday the SwiftLink 2510 SLICK (Secure Lightweight Interoperable Communications Kit) portable communications terminal, a portable wireless device that reduces the weight and size associated with deployable communication systems. The device supports individual and rapid response team needs for more reliable commercial or U.S. government-type encryption, remote location networking and broadband Internet Protocol (IP) global area networking.
  8/8/2006
  Sprint Chooses WiMAX to Deploy in 2.5 GHz Spectrum
  Sprint Nextel, the nation’s largest holder of radio spectrum in the precious 2.5 GHz band, has reportedly chosen to deploy Worldwide Interoperability of Microwave Access (WiMAX) as the foundation of its technology platform for the carrier’s mobile broadband Next-Generation Network (NGN) build-out.
  8/8/2006
  France-based Maxel Offers Affordable ‘AnyMAX’ WiMAX System
  France-based Altitude Telecom and motorways operator APRR have teamed up to form a consortium called Maxtel, which offers an affordable system for wireless broadband.
  8/4/2006
  Municipal WiFi Technology: A Primer for Now and the Future
  The recent trend of cities establishing miles-wide WiFi networks has brought to the forefront important questions about the technologies available to make broadband accessible to mobile workers and other users.
  8/4/2006
  Municipal WiFi Update: Incumbents, Funding and Ownership, Oh My!
  It seems like hardly a week goes by without news about another city embarking on a municipal WiFi project to bring high-speed, mobile broadband access to ordinary citizens and business power users alike.
  8/4/2006
  WiMAX Chip Maker Sequans Gets $24M in Venture Capital
  With the global WiMAX market expected to reach $2.2 billion by 2008 (according to research by Gartner), Paris, France-based WiMAX chip supplier Sequans is sitting pretty, in terms of bringing its solutions to the European market.
  8/4/2006
  Fun and Functional: Wireless Convergence, Coming Soon to a Mobile Phone Near You
  As it turns out, ‘wireless convergence’ really means combining the fun (music, games, etc.) with the functional (mcommerce, search) in a single device.
  5/23/2006


 







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