WiMax operators ask for $1.6B in broadband stimulus
25% of all applications for federal funds were filed by prospective WiMax operators, and not just rural broadband providers
From Telephony On-line, December 01, 2009
Gates Foundation Looks To Expand Upon Prior Grant to Libraries Offering Broadband
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said Tuesday it will provide close to $3.4 million in grants to improve Internet connections for libraries in five states.
From Broadband Breakfast, December 01, 2009
NTIA Announces Award for Six More Broadband Mapping Projects
The U.S. government announced Monday that it has awarded millions of dollars to five state entities and one nonprofit organization – Connected Nation – that proposed projects to help collect better data on broadband availability across the country.
From Broadband Breakfast, November 30, 2009
MVS, Intel, Clearwire to Invest $700 Million in WiMax
MVS Comunicaciones SA said it plans to invest about $700 million in WiMax technology along with Clearwire Corp. and Intel Corp. to offer wireless high-speed Internet service in 23 Mexican cities.
From Bloomberg, November 27, 2009
WiFi on NS Intercity trains in the Netherlands
Nomad Digital has secured its largest ever contract to provide broadband services to NS Intercity trains in the Netherlands.
From Rail News, November 26, 2009
Kroes may replace Reding, as Europe's new telecoms regime becomes law
Carriers that had hoped for a more friendly face at the European Commission than the current telecoms chief Viviane Reding may be disappointed. When the EC reshuffles its key posts at the start of next year, the person hotly tipped to replace Reding is the current competition commissioner Neelie Kroes, whose reputation is as fiersome as Reding's, especially in technology, in the wake of her hardline approach to Intel and Microsoft.
From Rethink Wireless, November 26, 2009
As Schools Go, So Goes the Wi-Fi Nation
Meraki recently released the results of a study of on-campus WLAN usage, announced a “Wireless For Schools” program for K-12 schools and districts, and will soon introduce a site survey app for the iPhone.
From Wifi Planaet, November 25, 2009
FCC Takes Steps To Allow Use Of Unused TV ‘White Space’ Spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission has moved ahead to implement an order from last year to establish rules to allow new wireless devices to operate in unused broadcast television spectrum.
From Broadband Breakfast, November 25, 2009
Santa Monica Seeks to Expand WiFi through Broadband Stimulus Funds
Officials in Santa Monica, Calif., are seeking about $1 million in federal broadband stimulus grant money to expand their free service throughout the Los Angeles area city and to connect more than 200 ISPs to affordable broadband options.
From 4G Wireless Evolution, November 25, 2009
New Wireless Network Will Improve Public Safety In Altoona
A Blair County community has completed project that will allow emergency crews to reduce their response times and increase efficiency.
From WJACTV.com, November 23, 2009
