China to resubmit WLAN protocol as global standard
China is to resubmit a WLAN security protocol to an international standards body three years after it had been first rejected.
From TechWorld, June 16, 2009
Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent say 'buy American' not feasible for stimulus requirements
In discussions and comments filed with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Cisco Systems and Alcatel-Lucent said they want the "buy American" provisions eliminated as a condition to receive part of the $7.2 billion in broadband stimulus money the NTIA and the Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (RUS) are charged with doling out.
From FierceWireless, June 11, 2009
New Coalition Advocates for Broadband
Microsoft has joined forces with a host of advocacy groups to form a new organization dedicated to promoting broadband access in community anchor institutions.
The Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition, launched June 11th, plans to press policy makers to deliver high-speed Internet access to public facilities that support activities, such as distance learning and telemedicine.
From WiFi Planet, June 11, 2009
Two Million Mobile Internet Sessions and Counting, Optimum Online Customers Embrace the Value and Convenience of Optimum WiFi
Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) today announced that its Optimum Online customers have accessed the Internet more than two million times for free over Optimum WiFi, and are averaging more than one million minutes online per day. With thousands of new users discovering and using the service every week, Optimum WiFi marked its second million user sessions in less than half the time it took to surpass the one million-session milestone - less than three months.
From Fierce Wireless, June 11, 2009
Charlottesville adds WiFi
Jon Bracksieck, indulging in a perk of the warmer weather, was enjoying an evening beer on the Downtown Mall last week. Next to his nearly full glass was a laptop connected to free wireless Internet, made possible by the $7.5 million mall overhaul that began in January.
From Richmond Times Dispatch, June 10, 2009
APCO & NENA ENDORSE LTE AS TECHNOLOGY STANDARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONWIDE BROADBAND NETWORK
The Board of Officers of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and the Executive Committee of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) today announced both organizations’ endorsement of Long Term Evolution (LTE) as the technological standard to be used in the development of a nationwide interoperable broadband network in the 700-MHz band assigned to public safety.
From APCO/NENA, June 09, 2009
Dundee, Scotland replaces wired lease lines with WiMAX network
The city of Dundee, Scotland has replaced 100 wired leased lines to public buldings with a point to multipoint WiMAX network. These buildings include libraries, public schools, sports centers and council buildings.
From MuniWireless, June 09, 2009
Will WiFi and WiMAX become beneficiaries of the smart grid?
Some WiFi and Wimax companies are targeting the utility industry and positioning their technology to enable the smart grid--an IP-based system that will enable utilities to monitor energy use and consumers to understand their consumption habits. Some $4.5 billion is earmarked for smart grid projects, with potentially billions more coming from other funding provisions that have to do with energy.
From FierceWireless, June 06, 2009
FCC Pressed On Improving Broadband Access
The Telecommunications Industry Association and other groups are asking for the government to act fast and rule fairly in extending faster Internet service.
From Information week, June 05, 2009
Battle Brews Over Broadband Mapping
Before the federal government spends more than $7 billion to expand broadband Internet service in underserved areas, it wants maps that show where the money should go.
But the biggest U.S. provider of broadband coverage maps, Connected Nation Inc., is backed by big telecommunications companies like Comcast Corp., Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc. that potentially stand to benefit from how the Obama administration doles out the money.
As it seeks to provide maps for the federal stimulus program, Connected Nation is coming under fire from officials in its home state of ...
From Wall Street Journal, June 03, 2009
