AT&T 3G MicroCell launched in USA
AT&T has announced the launch of their 3G MicroCell solution in Charlotte, USA.
The company aims to sell this device in other markets soon.
This device aims to provide a strong mobile signal in homes where their coverage is not strong enough.
It connects to the internet and enables the user to [...]
Bluetooth 3.0 details coming out later this month
Bluetooth Special Interest Group is all set to reveal details on Bluetooth 3.0 standard later this month.
They would also be revealing the companies which are going to support this updated specification.
The group said that the new updated standard would support faster wireless file transfer using 802.11 [...]
Sprint Nextel Xohm 4G coming to 10 new markets
Sprint Nextel has announced that they are soon going to expand their 4G Wimax network.
This service would be launched in around 10 more cities including Honolulu.
The company said that the network would be deployed in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Honolulu, Las Vegas, [...]
Comcast testing free wi-fi services in New Jersey
US based cable industry giant Comcast has reportedly started testing of their Wi-Fi services in New Jersey.
They have installed the hardware in around 100 New Jersey Transit commuter rail stations and parking lots.
The company is offering wireless internet surfing speeds of up to 1.5 mbps.
This service [...]
Nortel Networks to exit Wimax business
Nortel Networks has announced that they are exiting from the Wimax market as they are restructuring their operations under bankruptcy protection.
The company is also going to end their deal with Alvarion through which they were due to sell Alvarion’s Wimax access products.
They are however going to work [...]
Comcast testing out free wi-fi service for cable subscribers
Comcast has announced that they are testing providing free wi-fi service to their subscribers in parts of New Jersey.
Cablevision Systems is already providing a similar service in several regions including Long Island, Connecticut and Westchester.
Comcast is aiming to complete the roll out of this service [...]
Cisco Aironet 1140 Series Access Point launched
Networking hardware manufacturer Cisco has announced the launch of their Cisco® Aironet® 1140 Series Access Point product.
This new model is based on 802.11n standard and is aimed at enterprise customers.
Maciej Kranz, vice president of product marketing for the Cisco Wireless Networking Business Unit spoke about this new [...]
Mumbai wants Wi-Fi connections secured in the city
Mumbai police has announced that they are now planning to educate the computer users in the city to secure their wireless networks.
They are practically going to roam the city with laptops and other computing devices to check for unsecured wireless networks.
Mumbai’s DCP Sanjay Mohite said in a statement: [...]
BT-1 Bluetooth wireless webcam announced
Webcams are going wireless on the Bluetooth technology.
Ecamm Network has announced a new product named BT-1 which is a Bluetooth technology powered wireless webcam.
It is compatible with Apple Macs and they are going to showcase it at the upcoming MacWorld.
The company would start selling this model in March for USD 150.
The [...]
Japanese bullet trains to get internet connectivity
Japan’s bullet trains would soon get internet connectivity.
This new internet service would be launched in March new year on these famous super fast trains.
NTT Communications would be offering this wireless internet service.
These would be part of their HotSpot service which is already accessible from shops, restaurants, hotels [...]
