Latest Wireless news
Google Phone? Consider Google Wireless, 05/23/07: All the rumors about a Google phone may be just slightly off. Rather than sell a mobile handset, Google might instead offer wireless service.
Michigan man fined for using free Wi-Fi, 05/23/07: A Michigan man has been fined $400 and must work 40 hours of community service for using a local café’s Wi-Fi connection from his parked car to check his e-mail and surf the Web.
Qwest offers mobile broadband service, 05/22/07: Qwest this week said it is offering a new mobile broadband service over Sprint’s Evolution Data Optimized (EVDO) network.
Google proposes ad-like auction for U.S. spectrum, 05/23/07: The FCC has tried and failed to develop spectrum auctions that allow startup companies to get into the mobile service provider industry but now Google thinks it has a better idea.
WLANs gain controller improvements, 05/23/07: Wireless LAN vendors unveiled an array of software improvements to their core systems software at this week’s Interop Las Vegas trade show.
European legislators aim to cap roaming fees by summer, 05/23/07: European legislators hope that a compromise agreement to cap mobile phone roaming charges will become law before Europeans take their summer holidays. But a network operators’ group warned to expect delays, because even if the law takes effect as planned July 1, network operators won’t have to offer the new tariffs until September.
Enhanced 911 system being readied in New York City, 05/22/07: A new $195 million enhanced 911 response system is being built in New York City to help residents get quicker and more efficient assistance from police, fire and other first responders in times of emergency.
