Genachowski names Wireless Bureau officials
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski appointed several staff members to the commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
From Fiierce Wireless, July 17, 2009
Google Rallies Broadband Troops
Google wants you to tell the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) how to draw up plans for a national broadband network in the U.S.
Under the terms of the economic stimulus Recovery Act package, the FCC has to draft those plans by February 2010. The agency has asked for "maximum civic engagement" in the process.
Google aims to give 'em just that.
From Untrung, July 17, 2009
Recovery Act: The Undecided Remain
Even though the application deadline is less than a month away, some U.S. carriers say they still haven't made up their minds whether to apply for broadband stimulus grants or loans made possible by the Recovery Act.
From Unstrung, July 16, 2009
Free wi-fi coming to Hartsfield, but not yet
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport hopes to launch free wireless Internet access next year, though it will also continue to offer fee-based wi-fi for those who need or prefer it.
From Atlanta Journal & Constitution, July 15, 2009
Big WLAN on Campus 2009
San Francisco-based innovator, Meraki, has been selected by ten higher education institutions throughout North America to provide Wi-Fi to faculty, staff, and students.
From Wifi Planet, July 14, 2009
How AT&T gets stimulus funds
The nation's biggest telecom company is well positioned to get stimulus-related projects because of its reach with government agencies.
From CNN Money.com, July 14, 2009
WiMAX on the Right Track
Wireless broadband on trains, buses and planes has moved beyond the pilot phase to full rollouts.
From WiMax.com, July 14, 2009
'WiFi Challenge' Impacting Mobile Content Revenues, says Bango
According to Bango, the leading mobile billing and analytics company, over 20% of people visiting web sites to purchase content using their mobile phones are now connecting via WiFi
From Fierce Broadband Wireless, July 14, 2009
New York's MTA Eyes WiFi on Trains
New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seriously examining how it could deploy wireless Internet on some of its commuter trains.
From Unstrung, July 13, 2009
Strategy Analytics: Comcast's WiMAX offering in position to pressure AT&T, Verizon
Strategy Analytics says Comcast's new High-Speed 2go service--set to launch in Portland, Ore.--that bundles Clearwire's WiMAX service with its own broadband services, will put pressure on AT&T and Verizon.
From Fierce Wireless, July 12, 2009
