Editor’s Be aware: RCR Wi-fi Information goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the highest headlines from the previous. Fireplace up the time machine, placed on these sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and benefit from the recollections!
AOL affords expanded wi-fi search choices
DULLES, Va.-America On-line Inc. launched a collection of providers permitting customers to buy, search the Net and entry native listings from their wi-fi handsets. The Web large unveiled a cellular Website that delivers content material and search outcomes for browser-enabled cellphones. Customers can search the Web for each common and WAP-enabled Websites, and browse outcomes together with clickable hyperlinks which are particularly formatted for cellphones by way of transcoding and content material evaluation applied sciences from InfoGin Ltd. Additionally out there from AOL is a Yellow Pages providing that returns native listings and incorporates maps and instructions from MapQuest. The providers are free apart from service information service fees. … Learn extra
Dash Nextel needs FCC to delay 800 MHz retuning
WASHINGTON-Dash Nextel Corp. requested the Federal Communications Fee late Thursday to delay the retuning course of for the 800 MHz band, claiming that the sluggish begin reported by the 800 MHz Transition Administrator final month is because of a steep studying curve exacerbated by issues past Dash Nextel’s management. The TA just lately advised the FCC that there can be a big variety of incomplete agreements on the finish of the negotiation course of for Wave 1 licensees. As such, Dash Nextel is asking that the FCC not use a June 27 begin date for the rebanding course of, which may push again the mandated three-year rebanding course of.”Dash Nextel’s data point out that greater than one-third of all Section I (channels 1-120) 800 MHz incumbent licensees throughout all 4 Section I retuning negotiation waves have entered into signed Frequency Retuning Agreements with Dash Nextel,” mentioned Lawrence Krevor, Dash Nextel authorities affairs vice chairman of spectrum. “Dash Nextel initiatives that greater than 80 p.c of all Wave 1 licensees both can have entered into signed FRAs with Dash Nextel or reached settlement with Dash Nextel on all materials phrases of a potential FRA by the Dec. 26 conclusion of the Wave 1 necessary negotiation interval.” … Learn extra
Qualcomm joins Wi-Fi Alliance
SAN DIEGO, Calif.-Qualcomm Inc. mentioned it has joined the Wi-Fi Alliance, saying it goals to be instantly concerned with making certain wi-fi native space community know-how is suitable with the corporate’s Cellular Station Modem chipsets. “Qualcomm is happy to take the necessary step of becoming a member of the Wi-Fi Alliance to assist make sure the interoperability of WLAN applied sciences with CDMA2000, W-CDMA, and different wi-fi requirements supported by our options,” mentioned Ed Tiedemann, senior vice chairman of engineering for Qualcomm. “We sit up for working carefully collectively on the interoperability of 802.11 a, b, and g standards-as nicely because the anticipated 802.11n standard-with mobile networks, serving to guarantee seamless compatibility throughout our product portfolio and driving the convergence of cellular capabilities.” … Learn extra
IEEE approves cellular WiMAX customary
After 12 official drafts, the IEEE has permitted the 684-page proposal from the 802.16 Job Group, designating the cellular WiMAX customary as 802.16e-2005. The WiMAX Discussion board is ready to start trials and certification testing in early 2006, with licensed merchandise hitting the market later within the yr and providers following in early 2007. The approval announcement brings to an finish the work of the 802.16 Job Group, which has thought-about greater than 6,000 feedback and 900 paperwork since convening in December 2002 after the unique 802.16e specification was permitted. “We projected completion in about 18 months,” mentioned Roger Marks, chairman of the Job Group. “Precise growth took about twice that lengthy. Although all of us would have most popular to stay nearer to schedule, the fact is that the working group modified dramatically throughout these years.” … Learn extra
New Orleans to construct citywide Wi-Fi community
NEW ORLEANS-Free, municipally run Wi-Fi Web entry will turn into a everlasting fixture in New Orleans, in response to Mayor Ray Nagin, who introduced plans to cowl your complete metropolis with a Wi-Fi mesh community inside a yr. “We’re among the many first cities to function a citywide wi-fi community, and that’s particularly necessary to the restoration of our neighborhood,” Nagin mentioned. “Now, with a single step, metropolis departments, companies and personal residents can entry a software that can assist pace the rebuilding of New Orleans into a greater, safer and stronger metropolis. That is how know-how fuels collaboration, permitting our greatest concepts to return collectively so we are able to communicate with one voice.” In an announcement, the town defined that its plans name for 2 methods to run on the identical wi-fi infrastructure. One community can be out there solely to metropolis departments, together with police, fireplace, emergency medical providers, public works and security and permits. One other community can be out there to residents and companies. … Learn extra
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