5G Wireless Provides Wi-Fi to Delta State, Nigeria
5G Wireless Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: FGWI), an emerging leader in the wireless broadband industry, today announced that it has completed concept testing in Delta State, Nigeria, and will begin to provide the state with last-mile solutions for voice, video and data via multiple citywide Wi-Fi deployments.
From MarketWire, June 06, 2006
Israel-Rooted Wavion Entering the Fray
Wavion was founded in 2000 by Dr. Mati Wax and Ruby Twig. The company is currently being managed by Ran Eisenberg, a former pilot who has also worked for OptiBase and Elbit. Wax completed his doctoral studies at Stanford University and returned to Israel to work for Rafael, Israel's Armament Development Authority, where he set up a group for developing military applications, communication and electronic warfare.
From Haaretz.com, June 05, 2006
Chicago Asking for Proposals
EarthLink is betting on Wi-Fi broadband service to recapture at least some of those departing dial-up customers and, it hopes, lure new business. If it plays its cards right—and municipal Wi-Fi takes off—EarthLink could become a formidable rival to current telcos and cable giants.
From BusinessWeek, June 02, 2006
Chicago Invests No Money But Offers Poles
The city wants to invest no money, but can offer access to the usual light pole and electricity infrastructure (but not fiber) to a private partner. The RFP is being issued as a draft for the next two weeks, in an interesting review stage, will then be finalized and released, after which potential partners have 75 to 90 days to respond.
From Wi-Fi Net News, May 31, 2006
Chicago Asking for Proposals
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley is asking technology companies to submit proposals to extend wireless broadband, or Wi-Fi, across the city. Daley opened the four-month request for proposals at a news conference Tuesday.
From Associated Press, May 31, 2006
Wi-Fi Versus 3G: Let Battle Commence!
While established mobile carriers have struggled to introduce faster 3G technology and are promising HSDPA this year, relative newcomers such as The Cloud have been building rival networks that offer high-speed access at thousands of Wi-Fi hotspots in cities across the UK and Europe.
From VNUnet.com, May 29, 2006
The Citywide Wi-Fi Reality Check
The city's experiment to blanket its 135 square miles with wireless high-speed Internet access has been hailed by supporters as one of the most innovative projects in the country. But some experts caution that significant technical and business issues must be hammered out before citywide wireless networks can become a reality.
From CNET News, May 27, 2006
New Orleans Council OK's EarthLink
The Wi-Fi mesh network will provide affordable, high-speed Internet in New Orleans. Atlanta-based EarthLink will provide a free-service tier and a paid-service tier. The free service will be offered for a limited time during the city's rebuilding efforts at speeds up to 300kbs, and users will be able to access the Internet without having to view advertising. The ISP will also offer a higher speed paid service.
From Atlanta Business Journals, May 26, 2006
Deltona (FL) Says No to Wi-Fi for Now
Building a wireless community free to the public might have great potential for this city. But not now, commissioners said. At a workshop Wednesday, a company called MRI presented broadband wireless-fidelity or "wi-fi" benefits, which it said has saved the city of St. Cloud $640,000. The company said Deltona could also save money by running its own wi-fi system rather paying for internet access for its employees.
From Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 25, 2006
Northbrook (IL) Wavers on Wi-Fi, Studies
Northbrook could join a small but growing number of municipalities on the cutting edge of Internet technology if it opts to build its own wireless network. But it's a move consultants say could cost more than $15 million in its first decade.
From Northbrook Star, May 25, 2006
