Wi-Fi/cellular convergence presents challenges
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The convergence of desktop and mobile phones into a single, go-anywhere gadget that works on multiple wireless networks may seem just around the corner, but large-scale deployments are still a long way off, said IT professionals and vendors at Interop.
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Despite Intel's support of the emerging wireless technology, some doubt its potential.
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Despite the best efforts of the Wi-Fi industry to assure companies wireless networking is safe in the workplace, a new survey of executives finds security remains the leading barrier to WLAN adoption.
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VENICE -- The idea sounds good on paper: Build a mesh network of wireless Wi-Fi base stations and let users roam around an entire city instead of providing limited connectivity in a handful of hot spots. But will it work? The City of Philadelphia hopes so.
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There could be trouble when metro-scale Wi-Fi systems run in the same areas as unrelated WLANs, but there are ways to minimize the effects of this interference, says columnist Craig. J. Mathias.
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Wi-Fi enabled phones, like the iPhone, will drive demand  for fast wireless broadband networks like the ones cities want to build using Wi-Fi.
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Two industry heavyweights have completed interoperability tests of a new technology designed to drive the convergence of voice, data, and video services over wireless and fixed infrastructure based on the Internet Protocol.
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Trying to match the convenience and efficiency of the office while on the road is an ongoing battle for business travelers. The explosion in wireless Internet connectivity in recent years has been a huge boost to productivity. Wi-Fi hot spots are just about everywhere.
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Long-range wireless networking technology draws market interest as low-cost service.
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Forget Bluetooth and UWB. A group of Japanese companies believes it's found a better answer for short-range networking.
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A Macromedia executive says wireless carriers are demanding specific menus, buttons and functions. Could Flash be the answer?
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The promise of mobile TV combined wtih a lack of available wireless spectrum has European cellular operators and handset vendors scrambling for an answer.
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Technology behind super-fast wireless networks is close to getting official approval.
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Wi-Fi N, WiMAX and HSDPA on laptops next year Comment Intel has used the platform of its developer conference this week to reveal a roadmap for future wireless connectivity that will take in at least three different types of broadband connectivity for PCs.â¦
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It's been a tough year for municipal Wi-Fi projects and emerging wireless technologies, but with the bruises comes new muscle.
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A year ago, it seemed like just about every major U.S. city was drawing up ambitious plans to build wireless Internet networks so more people, both rich and poor, could have online access wherever they wanted. Now, economics is blurring the Utopian vision as city leaders and the companies proposing to build the Wi-Fi networks haggle over whether the projects make financial sense.
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The Compaq nc6400, in conjunction with Cingular Wireless, connects to the Internet via a cellular network.