Long Island Selects Team for Wireless Broadband Initiative
The Counties of Suffolk and Nassau located on Long Island, today announced that they have selected e-Path Communications, Inc., and its team of KeySpan Communications and Cisco, to build, own and operate a wireless broadband communications network to provide residents, businesses, municipal governments and visitors ubiquitous service throughout Long Island.
From CNN Money, August 15, 2007
Wall Street Awaits EarthLink's Restructuring Moves
Analysts focused on the same issue: expectations that a significant corporate restructuring is likely coming soon.
From Seeking Alpha, August 14, 2007
Internet Phone Goes Mobile in Australia
Voice over internet protocol telephony has helped thousands of people shave money from their fixed-line phone bills since appearing on the scene some four years ago. Now it's poised to do the same to mobiles.
From Australian IT, August 14, 2007
Sturm Foods Leverages Wireless Fiber Solution
"The deployment of the Airebeam system at Sturm Foods is a prime example of how the Rayawave gigabit outdoor wireless bridging solution can be used in a mission critical application where network downtime is not an option," said Heinz Willebrand, President and CEO of Rayawave, in a statement.
From TMC Net, August 14, 2007
British Rail Passengers to Get Free Wi-Fi
Rail passengers on the London-to-Scotland east coast main line will get free Wi-Fi as part of National Express' 1.4 billion-pound ($2.8 billion) winning bid to run the franchise.
From ZDNet, August 14, 2007
Push is On to Bring Broadband to Whole of Massachusetts
Before Sharon E. Gillett took charge of the state's newly formed Department of Telecommunications and Cable in May, she wrote reports about broadband access and policy. Now, she is shaping the state's telecom landscape, starting with the Patrick administration's $25 million initiative to bring high-speed Internet to 32 unserved communities.
From The Boston Globe, August 12, 2007
Salem (NH) Plan Falls Behind Schedule
All emergency service workers, Town Hall officials and school employees could become connected through the wireless world, allowing a high-speed Internet connection to be received at any of those locations in a matter of seconds.
From The Eagle-Tribune, August 12, 2007
Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor Get WiFi Network
“The WIESC project has succeeded in helping Luxor and Sharm el Sheikh join the growing ranks of wireless city networks such as Philadelphia, Taiwan and London.”
From Trade Arabia, August 12, 2007
WiMAX Looms as Muni Network Option
Cities are looking at other wireless options, namely WiMAX, the more robust wireless technology that is just now coming to market.
From Telephony Online, August 11, 2007
Two Oklahoma Cities Poised to Reap Wireless Benefits
Vinita and Ardmore (OK) will offer municipally owned Internet service to residents and anyone else who happens to drop in.
From NewsOK, August 09, 2007
