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Switching from cell to Wi-Fi, seamlessly

September 7, 2006 T-Mobile prepares service allowing callers uninterrupted shifting between cellular network, consumer Wi-Fi network. TAGS: T-Mobile, cellular network, Wi-Fi network, Wi-Fi, Sprint Nextel, cell phone, Europe, U.S., IP, home network, router

Study: Wi-Fi cell phones will hit it big

June 27, 2006 Want to get Skype or Vonage on your cell phone? According to new research, you won't have to wait much longer. TAGS: Wi-Fi, Skype, eBay Inc., VoIP, service provider, cell phone

Citywide Wi-Fi network put to test in Minneapolis

August 8, 2007 Aftermath of Minnesota bridge collapse tests effectiveness of citywide Wi-Fi in an emergency for the first time. TAGS: Minneapolis, collapse, Wi-Fi network, disaster, Wi-Fi, city, consultant, cell phone, blog

Unlock the cell phone? It's a high-stakes debate

July 16, 2007 Allowing consumers to mix and match wireless gadgets and service providers could spark innovation--and compromise security. TAGS: operator, mobile operator, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, Verizon Communications, vice president, AT&T Corp., service provider, cell phone, U.S., Wi-Fi, TV

Wi-Fi: Coming soon on board U.S. airplanes

June 5, 2006 AirCell says it'll use its wireless spectrum to offer in-flight broadband. Will planes be filled with travelers yakking with VoIP? TAGS: airplane, traveler, VoIP, aircraft, carrier, Wi-Fi, satellite, U.S., broadband, cell phone

Google bets on mobile market

July 31, 2007 Mobile is the next frontier for Google, but how will it straddle the line between partnering and competing with major cell phone operators? TAGS: Chris Sacca, Google Inc., Sprint Nextel, bandwidth, cell phone, U.S., YouTube, Wi-Fi

T-Mobile callers can go from cell to Wi-Fi, only in Seattle

October 25, 2006 New service allows consumers to conserve their cell phone minutes while within some hot spots. TAGS: T-Mobile, cellular network, hot spot, Seattle, Wi-Fi network, Wi-Fi, caller, Wi-Fi router, VoIP, U.S., Cingular Wireless, Sprint Nextel, handset, router, cell phone

CES 2006: Wireless

January 9, 2006 Gadgets on display at CES highlight the many embellishments coming to mobile devices. TAGS: CES 2006, OnStar, Motorola ROKR, telephone company, Consumer Electronics Show, Motorola Inc., Eastman Kodak Co., Verizon Communications, CEO, cell phone, Wi-Fi, Google Inc.

HP unveils smart phone at 3GSM

February 12, 2007 A phone for business users, the iPaq 500 includes voice-command software and allows IT managers remote access to the handset. TAGS: HP iPaq, information technology manager, smart phone, Barcelona, Wi-Fi, HP, cell phone, e-mail

Why can't Apple, Cisco just play nice?

January 12, 2007 Cisco had hoped to forge an interoperability agreement with Apple in exchange for the use of its trademarked name "iPhone." TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., VoIP, interoperability, Apple Computer, VoIP phone, Skype, Apple iPhone, Wi-Fi connection, Wi-Fi, Linksys, cell phone, IP

Nokia unveils N80 multimedia phone

August 31, 2006 The new gadget offers GSM cell coverage, Wi-Fi access, Web browsing, a camera, a book reader and maps. Photos: Nokia N80 Internet Edition TAGS: Nokia Corp., Yahoo! Inc., VoIP, multimedia, photograph, cell phone, Wi-Fi, camera, e-mail

Microsoft scientists pushing keyboard into the past

May 3, 2006 If you are going to use a cell phone to send e-mail, something has to be done about the keyboard. Photos: Rethinking the keyboard TAGS: restaurant, letter, keyboard, GPS, search result, IBM Corp., scientist, Wi-Fi, cell phone, person, handheld, Microsoft Corp., photograph

Motorola's Q could ring by next week

May 16, 2006 Cell phone maker is hoping lightning will strike again when the multimedia phone finally makes its appearance. Video: Motorola CEO talks up the Q TAGS: Ed Zander, Motorola Inc., Motorola Q, digital-rights management, Motorola Razr, CEO, carrier, cell phone, RIM BlackBerry, multimedia, Wi-Fi, notebook computer, Apple Computer, video, TV

Burning Man vets bring Wi-Fi to Katrina region

March 1, 2006 Attendees used to making-do at the desert art festival are using new mobile hot-spot technology to get Internet access while they help. Photos: Helping out in Mississippi TAGS: Burning Man, Gulf Coast, Borders Books & Music, Mississippi, Kyocera Wireless Corp., volunteer, Internet access, Wi-Fi, router, cell phone, Intel, PC

CES 2007: Photos/Videos

January 16, 2007 Get a front row seat at this year's electronics extravaganza. TAGS: Consumer Electronics Show, ultramobile PC, robot, electronics, Skype, cell phone, Wi-Fi, Dell, TV, Microsoft Corp., video, PC

Is Helio's cool factor enough?

February 7, 2007 Initial results are in for the new cell phone service backed by SK Telecom and EarthLink, and they don't look pretty. TAGS: Helio, EarthLink Inc., SK Telecom Co., backer, subscriber, venture, service provider, cell phone, Internet Service Provider, Wi-Fi

Cisco buying WiMax start-up for $330 million

October 23, 2007 Networking equipment giant switches gears and takes the plunge into WiMax with the acquisition of Navini Networks. TAGS: Navini Networks, Cisco Systems Inc., wireless broadband, networking equipment, wireless technology, broadband, acquisition, 3G, service provider, start-up, Wi-Fi, Motorola Inc., cell phone, radio, U.S.

Year in review: A roller-coaster ride for wireless

December 20, 2008 From a record-breaking FCC wireless auction to the launch of the new iPhone 3G to the death of citywide Wi-Fi, 2008 was full of peaks and valleys. TAGS: auction, spectrum, Google Android, 3G, Apple iPhone 3G, launch, broadcaster, Apple iPhone, HTC, Google Inc., T-Mobile, TV, cell phone, Wi-Fi, operating system

The A to Z of security

November 28, 2006 Got the Love Bug? Scared of spyware? Read this rundown on what's keeping techies awake at night. TAGS: hacking, threat, security, open source, cell phone, virus, Wi-Fi, spyware, password, Apple Macintosh, PC
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