EU Watchdog Calls for Urgent Action on Wi-Fi Radiation
Europe’s top environmental watchdog is calling for immediate action to reduce exposure to radiation from Wi-Fi, mobile phones and their masts.
From Common Dreams, September 17, 2007
Mesh 2.0: Resetting Expectations for Municipalities
The dream of operators clamoring over each other to provide free wireless networks to cities has met the reality of revenue expectations, consumer adoption rates and deployment challenges.
From Wireless Week, September 16, 2007
Wireless Internet Network Coming to O'Fallon, Missouri
Many have talked about it. Several have tried it. But could O'Fallon, Mo., become the first town in the St. Louis area to successfully "cut the cord" and launch a working wireless Internet network citywide?
From STL Today, September 15, 2007
Cities Are Rewriting Their Wireless Stories
Such rewriting of history is happening in numerous cities whose governments have fallen for the hype about municipal wireless and now find themselves millions of dollars in debt with underused systems.
From The Enquirer, September 15, 2007
UK Company Proposes Cellular Backhaul for Muni Wi-Fi
Hardware vendor Moovera has launched a wireless access point that uses 3G or WiMax for backhaul - intended to replace mesh as a solution to the problems of municipal wireless.
From Techworld, September 14, 2007
Sprint Spinoff Embarq Outshines Parent
"Embarq has been one of the best performing stocks in the group," says Frank Louthan, a telecom analyst with Raymond James.
From USA Today, September 14, 2007
Wi-Fi Philly: Too Many Questions
Given EarthLink's sudden reluctance to move forward with other municipal projects, we have to ensure that our city's taxpayers won't be held liable for a similar abandonment here in Philadelphia.
From Philly.com, September 14, 2007
SF Formally Ends Wi-Fi Plans
San Francisco has formally walked away from a deal to build a Wi-Fi network throughout the city.
From RCR Wireless News, September 13, 2007
Muni Wi-Fi Thrives, On a Small Scale
Big-city wireless Internet plans took a hit this summer, but places like Owensboro, Ky., and Rio Rancho, N.M., put networks in place.
From Christian Science Monitor, September 13, 2007
Chandler Wi-Fi Network Nears Startup
After months of delays and several false starts, Chandler, Arizona, residents are finally within range of a citywide wireless access network.
From East Valley Tribune, September 13, 2007
