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Motorola snaps up wireless broadband company

April 18, 2006 Cell phone maker to acquire Orthogon Systems, which specializes in wireless broadband tech, for an undisclosed sum. TAGS: wireless broadband, Motorola Inc., broadband, radio, cell phone

BellSouth's WiMax offered as broadband backup

March 20, 2006 Company will market its WiMax wireless service as a disaster-ready add-on to its regular broadband service. TAGS: BellSouth Corp., wireless broadband, wireless service, broadband, Hurricane Katrina, broadband service, New Orleans, backup, AT&T Corp.

Google tight-lipped on U.K. spectrum bid

December 14, 2007 The company won't say whether it will participate in Ofcom's auction of radio spectrum, citing a U.S. ruling. TAGS: spectrum, auction, wireless broadband, dividend, radio, representative, U.K., Google Inc., broadband, U.S., microphone, TV

Sprint Nextel prepares to take on DSL providers

April 6, 2006 Sprint's announcement with Linksys at CTIA this week sheds light on the carrier's plans for its mobile broadband service. TAGS: wireless broadband, EVDO, Sprint Nextel, CTIA, broadband, DSL, 4G, wireless service, DSL company, DSL service, Cisco Systems Inc., consulting, Linksys, Verizon Communications, router

Qualcomm readies next-gen 3G chips

April 11, 2006 As carriers deploy EV-DO Revision A, Qualcomm says its next version will triple download and upload speeds. TAGS: EVDO, Qualcomm Inc., wireless broadband, Sprint Nextel, CDMA, DSL service, 3G, broadband, carrier, chipset, wireless network, Verizon Communications, DSL

Wi-Fi gives kids access to unchaperoned Net

September 12, 2006 special feature Wireless cities combined with kids' mobile devices may spell trouble for parents' Internet controls. TAGS: margin, kid, parent, wireless broadband, Wi-Fi, Nintendo DS, wireless device, mobile device, Sony PSP, Internet access, city, Nintendo Co. Ltd., P2P, broadband, games, PC

Clearwire files for $400 million IPO

May 11, 2006 Craig McCaw's wireless broadband company is trying to raise cash to expand its network and buy more spectrum. TAGS: Clearwire Corp., Craig McCaw, IPO, wireless broadband, AT&T Corp., spectrum, U.S.

EarthLink aims to evolve

October 11, 2005 Trying to shed its dependence on cable and phone companies, the ISP courts broadband customers by diversifying in a big way. TAGS: EarthLink Inc., wireless broadband, broadband over power line, DSL company, broadband, broadband network, broadband service, Philadelphia, DSL, contract, city, Internet Service Provider, Wi-Fi, wireless network

White-space spectrum debate rages

August 16, 2007 Technology companies are pitted against TV broadcasters over access to the unused spectrum between TV channels. TAGS: spectrum, broadcaster, technology company, commission, digital television, wireless broadband, TV, channel, space, Microsoft Corp.

Clearwire raises $600 million in IPO

March 8, 2007 Wall Street appeared optimistic about Clearwire's plan to build WiMax networks around the globe, though company has yet to turn a profit. TAGS: Clearwire Corp., Craig McCaw, IPO, wireless broadband, AT&T Corp.

WiMax firm raises $900 million

July 5, 2006 With a cash infusion from Intel and Motorola, WiMax start-up Clearwire hopes to start building out its network. TAGS: Clearwire Corp., NextNet Wireless Inc., Craig McCaw, wireless broadband, Motorola Inc., AT&T Corp., equipment, Intel

Intel plots path of WiMax

September 7, 2004 Three years of work in wireless broadband lie ahead, Intel says, as it gives a first look at its Rosedale processor. TAGS: broadband, wireless broadband, broadband wireless, cable broadband, Intel Developer Forum, broadband network, Intel, DSL, frequency, equipment, radio, U.S., notebook computer

Google lobbies for 'open' wireless networks

June 14, 2007 Net neutrality rules for broadband died last year, but now Google and its old allies are pushing for similar rules on wireless networks. TAGS: Net Neutrality, airwave, spectrum, broadband network, wireless broadband, alliance, Google Inc., broadband, wireless network, rule, AT&T Corp.

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, Motorola Inc., Wi-Fi, radio, cell phone, U.S.

Stay tuned for Verizon Wireless TV

January 7, 2005 The operator tries to climb back to No. 1 with a major expansion of its high-speed network and a new mobile TV service. TAGS: Verizon V-Cast, Verizon Wireless, mobile TV, wireless broadband, broadband network, carrier, Verizon Communications, BellSouth Corp., cell phone, Sprint Nextel, U.S., Cingular Wireless, city, programming, handset, AT&T Corp.

FCC approves some open wireless requirements

July 31, 2007 Some critics argue the commissioners should have gone further and others say they should have let market forces prevail. TAGS: spectrum, rule, wireless broadband, commission, Google Inc., agency, requirement, Washington

Big talk about broadband

June 21, 2007 Industry executives at the NXTcomm trade show in Chicago roll out ambitious plans for wired and wireless broadband services. TAGS: Verizon Communications, IP television, wireless broadband, fiber-optics, trade show, exec, telecommunications, AT&T Corp., CEO, Chicago, broadband, service provider, Apple iPhone, video

Sprint Nextel, Clearwire plan nationwide WiMax network

July 19, 2007 Together, companies plan to offer 100 million users in the United States high-speed mobile Internet service by the end of 2008. TAGS: Clearwire Corp., Sprint Nextel, wireless broadband, technology company, broadband, U.S.

Sprint calling on wireless broadband

March 29, 2007 Executive says carrier is banking on wireless data services to win customers in the highly competitive mobile phone business. TAGS: John Burris, wireless data service, Sprint Nextel, data service, CTIA, wireless broadband, broadband, mobile phone, music, Apple Computer

AT&T, start-up team in citywide Wi-Fi bid

July 21, 2006 AT&T and MetroFi have drafted a joint proposal to bid on the citywide Wi-Fi network being built in Riverside, Calif. TAGS: Wi-Fi network, proposal, brand recognition, AT&T Corp., Wi-Fi, city, EarthLink Inc., Philadelphia, wireless broadband, California, broadband, cable company, San Francisco, start-up, radio, brand
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