News tagged with wireless access
SF area transit agency to discuss wireless policy
(AP) -- The transit agency in the San Francisco Bay area hopes to ease tensions with a public meeting over whether there should be a policy on cutting wireless access to its stations during protests.
Aug 24, 2011 |
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China cracks down on wi-fi in public spaces
China has ordered public spaces offering wi-fi web access to install costly software to enable police to identify people using the service, state media said Thursday.
Jul 28, 2011 |
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Seoul to offer free wifi in public areas
The South Korean metropolis of Seoul said on Wednesday it would offer free wifi in outdoor spaces in a $44 million project to give residents and visitors Internet access on every street corner.
Jun 15, 2011 |
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First 'white space' devices about to debut
(PhysOrg.com) -- Google, and eight other already approved companies are likely to soon be joined by Microsoft as they all take a giant leap into the great "white space" unknown. Because bandwidth for computing devices has ...
May 25, 2011 |
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Researchers show how to use portable devices' built-in motion sensors to improve data rates on wireless networks
For most of the 20th century, the paradigm of wireless communication was a radio station with a single high-power transmitter. As long as you were within 20 miles or so of the transmitter, you could pick up ...
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Apr 12, 2011 |
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New broadband map has flaws
The federal government last week finally released a national map of broadband services, but it leaves a lot to be desired.
Feb 24, 2011 |
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Obama promotes plan for near universal wireless
(AP) -- Saying tomorrow's economy can't thrive on yesterday's infrastructure, President Barack Obama on Thursday promoted his five-year plan to lure new industries and jobs to the U.S. by expanding high-speed ...
Feb 10, 2011 |
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Obama: Government, business help shape US future
(AP) -- President Barack Obama says the American government has a responsibility to make the U.S. the best place in the world to do business, but companies have a responsibility to invest in the nation's ...
Feb 06, 2011 |
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Verizon Wireless to pay $25M for spurious fees
(AP) -- Verizon Wireless has agreed to pay $25 million to the U.S. government and at least $52.8 million in refunds to customers who inadvertently racked up data charges on their phones over the last three years, federal ...
Oct 28, 2010 |
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Starbucks hopes free songs, e-books lure customers
(AP) -- Starbucks is adding a venti-sized dollop of free books, news and entertainment to its Internet offerings starting Wednesday.
Oct 20, 2010 |
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Singapore Airlines to offer inflight wifi
Singapore Airlines said on Tuesday it will be able to offer passengers inflight wireless Internet access at 35,000 feet (10,600 metres) by next year.
Oct 05, 2010 |
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FCC seeks input on rules for online services
(AP) -- Federal regulators are seeking public input on what rules should apply to wireless Internet access and specialized services that aren't part of the Internet but are delivered over wired broadband connections.
Sep 01, 2010 |
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Broadband booms in Asia but regulations hinder growth
Asia is the largest user of broadband technology in the world and there is still plenty of room for growth but regulatory obstacles must be eased, industry leaders said Wednesday.
Jun 16, 2010 |
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Starbucks: Free Wi-Fi at 6,700 US sites
(AP) -- Starbucks Corp. will begin offering unlimited free wireless Internet access at all company-operated U.S. locations starting July 1, part of an ongoing effort to bring more customers in the door.
Jun 14, 2010 |
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German court orders wireless passwords for all
(AP) -- Germany's top criminal court ruled Wednesday that Internet users need to secure their private wireless connections by password to prevent unauthorized people from using their Web access to illegally download data.
May 12, 2010 |
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