Punta Gorda Says No to Free Downtown Wireless
In the face of budget cuts, the city won't be providing free wireless service downtown, at least not for quite awhile.
From Herald Tribune, July 04, 2007
USDA Makes $8.9M in Grants Available for Broadband
Rural communities without broadband service can apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
From New Mexico Business Weekly, July 04, 2007
Toronto's WiFi Revolution Hits a Snag
Fee for Internet service brings drop in number of Toronto subscribers.
From The Toronto Star, July 03, 2007
NewMarket Technology Announces Combination of VoIP and Wireless Subsidiaries
Wireless broadband Voice over IP provides an affordable "final mile" solution to developing economic regions with low per capita costs.
From Sys-Con Media, July 03, 2007
AT&T Offers DSL Subscribers Free Wi-Fi
Subscribers of services that offer download speeds of 3 megabits per second or higher will get access to any of its 10,000 hot spots in airports, coffee shops, McDonald's restaurants and Barnes & Noble bookstores for free, the company said Monday.
From CNet News, July 03, 2007
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
