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Wi-Fi phones make a splash

August 5, 2004 Roaming between wireless local area networks and cellular services may be closer--and pricier--than expected. TAGS: phone network, Strategic Planning, Wi-Fi, handset, cell phone company, cell phone, Motorola Inc., wireless Internet, access point, opportunity, WLAN, 3G, LAN, VoIP, T-Mobile, IP

Deal of the day: Wi-Fi finder for $19.99

January 3, 2006 The rebate makes the price of this Wi-Fi finder at least $5 less than at other retailers. TAGS: Wi-Fi, retailer

AT&T ups Wi-Fi footprint

February 24, 2005 Firm says customers can now access Wi-Fi hotspots at more than 10,000 sites in more than 35 countries. TAGS: Wired Inc., Wi-Fi hotspot, AT&T Corp., Wi-Fi, VPN, Ethernet

Intel modifies Wi-Fi to add mileage

March 27, 2007 Wireless access that travels more than 60 miles? Yes, if you have the right antenna, according to Intel's researchers.Photos: Going long TAGS: antenna, Wi-Fi, tower, lab, signal, mile, Intel, researcher, California

London gets free Wi-Fi

July 16, 2007 The Thames gets lined with free wireless Internet coverage, while fee-based hot spots emerge across the United Kingdom. TAGS: Wi-Fi network, London, Wi-Fi, mobile operator, fee, wireless Internet, U.K., Europe, U.S.

Photo: Indy 500 goes Wi-Fi

May 26, 2005 At this weekend's Indy 500, Red Bull Cheever cars will be fitted with Cisco routers that transmit data over Wi-Fi. TAGS: Wi-Fi, car, Cisco Systems Inc., router, photograph

Wi-Fi takes over in homes

January 20, 2005 A new research report says the majority of home networks are now wireless. TAGS: Wi-Fi, home network, wireless technology, Ethernet, Intel

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, cell phone, service provider

FAQ: Wi-Fi mooching and the law

July 8, 2005 Is it legal to use another's network without asking? Is it OK to share your own network? It's not always clear. TAGS: Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Computer Fraud, IEEE 802.1X, law, Wi-Fi, prosecutor, wireless network, representative, professor, DSL, Verizon Communications, monitoring

Vonage to sell Wi-Fi phone

December 13, 2005 Company teams up with UTStarcom to develop a Wi-Fi phone that can be used over any public Wi-Fi network. TAGS: Vonage Holdings Corp., hot spot, Wi-Fi, UTStarcom Inc., VoIP, handset, Wi-Fi network, phone line, IP, city

Wi-Fi piggybackers confess

November 16, 2007 More than half of computer users surveyed by security firm Sophos admit to having used another's Wi-Fi without permission. TAGS: Sophos Plc., Graham Cluley, Wi-Fi, Internet access, survey, Internet Service Provider, security

Security A to Z: Wi-Fi

November 28, 2006 For all Wi-Fi has done to bring people online, it's also opened them up to potential risk. TAGS: Wi-Fi, London, Wi-Fi network, security, wireless network, Apple Computer

U.K. hotel Wi-Fi rates slammed

October 2, 2006 Popular U.K. travel guide takes aim at hotels that charge high fees for Wi-Fi access. TAGS: hotel, Wi-Fi, U.K., pricing, rate, U.S.

Bologna gets free citywide Wi-Fi

June 7, 2006 The city of Bologna announces free high-speed Wi-Fi across the city. TAGS: EarthLink Inc., Wi-Fi network, Wi-Fi, city

Google blankets city with free Wi-Fi

November 17, 2005 Google gives its Bay Area hometown the gift of free wireless Internet access. TAGS: EarthLink Inc., Bay Area, wireless Internet, Google Inc., city, Wi-Fi

New chipsets to support cellular, Wi-Fi

February 10, 2006 Atheros Communications and Qualcomm collaborate to develop fast, low-power chipsets supporting the two technologies. TAGS: Qualcomm Inc., Atheros Communications, chipset, Wi-Fi, IEEE 802.11g, handset, mobile phone

SBC converts picnic spots into hot spots

January 19, 2005 SBC will make California state parks Wi-Fi hot spots, the company announced on Wednesday. TAGS: SBC Communications Inc., hot spot, park, Wi-Fi, AT&T Corp.

Why Wi-Fi has to change--or else

July 12, 2007 Ruckus Wireless CEO Selina Lo says Wi-Fi isn't up to the task of supporting the new apps and handheld devices entering the market. TAGS: IEEE 802.11n, Wi-Fi, interference, radio frequency, reliability, Wi-Fi network, radio, handheld device, path, signal, direction, handheld, networking

NTT DoCoMo plans airborne Wi-Fi

April 27, 2004 Subscribers may soon snap open laptops and suck Wi-Fi at 30,000 feet. TAGS: NTT DoCoMo Inc., Wi-Fi, Internet access

Skype intros new Wi-Fi phones

July 20, 2006 Skype announced three new Wi-Fi phones that will allow people to talk over the Internet for free. Photos: New Skype phones TAGS: Skype, Wi-Fi, handset, Netgear, eBay Inc.
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