FCC Revives Plan for Nationwide Public Safety Network
Commission cuts price tag of the D Block in effort to bring in investors.
From GovTech, September 29, 2008
Cisco Video Surveillance System to monitor Amtrak rail yards
Amtrak has announced that it will deploy the Cisco Video Surveillance System to monitor its maintenance yards in Los Angeles and Oakland.
From Video Surveillance, September 29, 2008
Sprint begins mobile WiMax network in Baltimore
Sprint Nextel Corp. opened its new wireless network to customers in Baltimore on Monday, offering Internet service for laptops for $45 per month.
From Associated Press, September 29, 2008
Free Wi-Fi in Pleasant Hill, California
Pleasant Hill’s muni Wi-Fi network has been up and running for three months now, offering free (with banner ads) Wi-Fi service to almost 70 percent of the city
From Muniwireless, September 28, 2008
Azulstar moves from Wi-Fi to WiMAX, but challenges remain
Azulstar’s new WiMAX service in Rio Rancho and Albuquerque (New Mexico) and Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, Ferrysburg and Spring Lake (Michigan).
From Muniwireless, September 27, 2008
Azulstar Chooses Alvarion to Deliver WiMAX(TM) Service Across West Michigan and New Mexico
Azulstar Unveils Fast WiMAX Service in Grand Rapids and Surrounding Communities Using Alvarion's Proven, High Performance BreezeMAX(R) 3650
From Alvarion, September 26, 2008
Lincoln, UK Issues RFP for Wi-Fi Coverage
The city of Lincoln in the UK has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking bidders for the deployment of a wireless network that will cover the city center. Lincoln is in the eastern part of England and is best known for the gothic Lincoln Cathedral, built between 1192 and 1280.
From Muniwireless, September 25, 2008
Maryland traffic cameras -- examining the controversial use of red light and speed cameras to improve driver safety
About the controversial implementation and use of traffic surveillance cameras, such as red light cameras and speed cameras, in the state of Maryland and nearby areas. This trend has many Maryland citizens up in arms against their elected government officials who claim that these measures are essential to the safety of motorists.
From Video Surveillance Guide, September 25, 2008
Wireless Tracking Devices Come to Mines
Micro-wireless tags used in 30 West Virginia mines.
From GovTech, September 25, 2008
Is D-Block Dead?
Whether you are an opponent of the white space debate or an advocate of the re-auction of the D-Block spectrum, some D.C. insiders believe that chances are slim that a decision on either issue will be made before year-end. One analyst with Stifel Nicolaus & Co says that she doesn't think either controversial project will be finalized this year. And if they are finalized, she thinks they could easily be reversed by those appointed by the next administration.
From Fierce Wireless, September 24, 2008
