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Sprint to use WiMax for 4G wireless network

August 8, 2006 Sprint Nextel says the high-speed wireless data network will be faster and more cost-effective. Photos: Sprint CEO bets big on WiMax TAGS: 4G network, Sprint Nextel, EVDO, Flarion Technologies Inc., 4G, 3G network, wireless network, consumer electronics, Motorola Inc., music player, Intel, CEO, Samsung Electronics, video

Worried about Wi-Fi security?

January 19, 2005 You should be. The complexity of maintaining a home network is leading owners to put security on the back burner. TAGS: back burner, technology provider, Wi-Fi security, WLAN, complexity, Wi-Fi network, wireless network, networking, Wi-Fi, security, Broadcom Corp., owner, home network, training

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

Broadcom Wi-Fi chips increase range

November 22, 2004 New Wi-Fi chips increase range of wireless networks by 50 percent, according to the company. TAGS: Broadcom Corp., Wi-Fi, wireless network

Can WiMax make it in the U.S.?

November 12, 2007 Sprint Nextel and Clearwire have called off their partnership to build a nationwide WiMax network, and the break could spell trouble for the technology. TAGS: Clearwire Corp., Sprint Nextel, wireless technology, emerging market, wireless network, 3G, Cisco Systems Inc., U.S., broadband, Wi-Fi, Intel

Study: Wi-Fi beats out home phone, iPod

July 12, 2006 Survey of American adults indicates that majority would ditch their MP3 players over their wireless networks, if pressed. TAGS: respondent, survey, Wi-Fi, wireless network, VoIP, Apple iPod

Microsoft wireless net due for upgrade

December 9, 2004 Company's campuswide wireless network is "nearing end of life," says a senior director in firm's IT unit. TAGS: wireless network, innovation, VoIP, IEEE 802.11, Microsoft Corp., information technology, Wi-Fi, IP, security, Microsoft Windows

Sprint's WiMax dilemma

October 10, 2007 Sprint Nextel's ousted CEO may not be the only casualty as unhappy investors pressure the company to dump plans for a next-generation network. TAGS: Sprint Nextel, investor, equity, Wall Street, CEO, Nextel Communications Inc., merger, wireless network

Verizon shows off its future tech

November 1, 2007 As it builds out its superfast fiber-optic and wireless networks, the company contemplates which newly developed applications and services it will offer. TAGS: Mark Wegleitner, Verizon Communications, MMS, intelligence, IM, cell phone, AT&T Corp., cable company, SMS, wireless network, 3G, TV, PC

Operators upgrading 3G networks

February 1, 2007 Sprint Nextel and Verizon Wireless are upgrading their 3G wireless networks with new technology that will increase speeds. TAGS: EVDO, 3G network, Sprint Nextel, Salt Lake City, 3G, HSDPA, Verizon Wireless, wireless network, Boston, Florida, Cingular Wireless, Verizon Communications

EarthLink wins Philly Wi-Fi contract

October 4, 2005 Net provider beats HP for high-profile contract to provide $20-a-month wireless Net access to city residents. TAGS: EarthLink Inc., Philadelphia, wireless Net, wireless network, city, Wi-Fi, contract, telecommunications, Verizon Communications, HP

Microsoft meets the hackers

June 16, 2005 special report In the name of education, the software giant invites security researchers to infiltrate Windows systems. TAGS: Jim Allchin, program manager, hacker, researcher, wireless network, security, software company, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

The next big things in wireless

February 9, 2008 The Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona is the place to be to see what's coming soon to a cell phone near you. TAGS: OFDM, Barcelona, mobile operator, Sprint Nextel, Apple iPhone, chip company, 3G, wireless network, broadband, U.S., modem, Apple Computer

Local officials sound off on municipal wireless

May 3, 2005 Representatives from cities across the country gather in Philadelphia to discuss plans for deploying broadband wireless networks. TAGS: Philadelphia, city, broadband wireless, cable company, broadband, wireless network, resident, broadband service, access

Start-up pictures video-ready wireless networks

January 5, 2005 Video54 says new intelligent-antenna technology can make wireless networks reliable enough to carry video. TAGS: Airgo Networks, MIMO, reliability, Netgear, wireless network, IEEE 802.11n, Consumer Electronics Show, Linksys, start-up, Wi-Fi, radio, video

EarthLink and Google win San Francisco Wi-Fi bid

April 6, 2006 City selects joint bid to provide residents a wireless network. Decision marks fourth municipal deal for EarthLink. TAGS: EarthLink Inc., San Francisco, resident, bid, city, Wi-Fi, Google Inc., wireless network

Your Wi-Fi can tell people a lot about you

March 2, 2007 People who sniff wireless network traffic have many tools at their disposal to intercept sensitive data from PCs. TAGS: Black Hat, Bonjour, wireless network, access point, Wi-Fi, laptop computer, IM, security, operating system

Citywide Wi-Fi spending could hit $3 billion

October 26, 2006 Market watcher predicts that more than $3 billion will be spent on citywide or regional Wi-Fi networks in the next four years. TAGS: Wi-Fi network, county, Wi-Fi, city, wireless network, radio, broadband, U.S.

Intel experiments with Wi-Fi as GPS substitute

July 12, 2005 Chipmakers are experimenting with using the wireless networks to triangulate an individual's location, especially in urban areas. TAGS: GPS, Wi-Fi, Intel, wireless network, messaging, location, person, researcher, satellite
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