San Marcos (TX) Sticker Shock Over Wireless Network Cost
On Tuesday, the San Marcos City Council decided to continue negotiations with two private companies. But the $2.5 million to $5 million cost for a wireless network to cover the city's 25 square miles is giving some leaders second thoughts.
From Austin Statesman, January 23, 2008
Last Throw of the Dice for Mobile WiMAX
If it doesn’t take off in a substantial way in 2008, I think you can safely proclaim it another broadband wireless niche platform that has come and gone, similar to the likes of LMDS, MMDS and some of the proprietary stuff that came before it.
From CommsDay, January 21, 2008
Ofcom Complacency on UK Fiber "Really Grates"
Ofcom's Future Broadband consultation claims to propose "a policy approach to next-generation access". But what shines through 117 lacklustre pages is a complacent message that what we've done up to now has turned out pretty well, and with any luck should serve us through the next generation.
From The Guardian Limited, January 18, 2008
Winston-Salem Named Top 'Intelligent Community'
WinstonNet, the cooperative community computer network, was the primary factor in the award, according to the organization.
From The Business Journal - Greater Triad Area, January 18, 2008
UK Price War Looms in Corporate 100 MB Market
A corporate Ethernet price war could be on the cards, with a newcomer using Next Generation Network (NGN) technology to offer 100 megabit Ethernet for £800 a month.
From The Register, January 17, 2008
Pankaj Manglik Promoted to CEO of Proxim Wireless
Pankaj Manglik has been promoted to be the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Robert Fitzgerald, Proxim's previous Chief Executive Officer.
From MarketWire, January 17, 2008
California Broadband Task Force Final Report Released
The long-awaited report includes "current broadband availability and speed, recommendations to achieve ubiquitous access and increased use, and a timeframe in which to meet these critical goals."
From State of California, January 17, 2008
Time Warner Raises North Carolina Cable Prices
Time Warner's most popular package -- bundling Road Runner Internet service with the lowest tier digital TV programming -- will increase 3.1 percent to $107.95 a month in the Triangle, spokesman Brad Phillips said.
From The News & Observer, January 16, 2008
Freedom4 Launches WiMax in Milton Keynes
FREEDOM4 has joined forces with ConnectMK to offer the first UK commercial wireless broadband service using WiMAX technology.
From Unstrung, January 16, 2008
FCC Chief Says Economy Could Hurt 700 MHz Sale
The head of the Federal Communications Commission expressed concern on Tuesday that the credit crunch could hinder bidders in an upcoming government auction of wireless airwaves.
From Reuters, January 16, 2008
