WiMax Research Boom Hits Nortel
Its CTO is focused on emerging technologies after a year in office.
From Computerworld, July 02, 2007
Peak Internet Tests New System Using Albany Buildings
Jorge Salinas, information and technology director for the city, said the buildings are wireless “hot spots” for anyone with a laptop while Peak tests the equipment. He said the testing will continue through August.
From Albany Democrat-Herald, July 02, 2007
NextWave Wireless Launches Latin American Business Operation
The operation will be based in São Paulo, Brazil.
From Business Wire, July 02, 2007
Montana Cities Join Quest for Municipal Telecoms
A vote Thursday by a joint powers board opens the door for Cody to seek private funding for an ultra-high-speed fiber optic telecommunications network. Investors looking to back a similar project in Powell have expressed interest in funding a network in Cody as well.
From Billings Gazette, June 30, 2007
Rockville MD Awards Contract to Build Free Public Wi-Fi Network
The Mayor and Council of Rockville have awarded Advanced Engineering & Planning Corporation, Inc. (AEPCO) a license and right-of-way agreement to provide free Wi-Fi service to the new Town Square development in Town Center.
From BBW Exchange, June 30, 2007
Aurora's Wireless/Fiber-optic Net Becoming Draw
About 10 Chicagoland-area companies are expressing interest in cashing in on Aurora's wireless fiber-optic system.
From The Beacon News, June 29, 2007
Indianapolis Announces Large, Free Wireless Zone
The Fountain Square Cultural District Wi-Fi Zone is touted as the largest free public wireless hot zone in Indiana. The City Market zone will be installed later this summer.
From The Indianapolis Star, June 29, 2007
New Report: Government Workforce Automation in a Municipal Wireless World
A new report by Craig Settles lays out the market profile.
From PRLog, June 29, 2007
Mobile WiMax Commercial Launch Planned For Northeast Region In August
Horizon Wi-Fi, a well-financed startup, has installed towers in nine Northeast cities and is testing the service in each city with initial users.
From Information Week, June 29, 2007
San Francisco Mayor Wants Suggestions for Fixing Muni Woes
Mayor Gavin Newsom will hear complaints, outline possible changes at weekend event.
From San Francisco Chronicle, June 29, 2007
