Metronet to launch wi-fi broadband in Greater Manchester
Internet service provider Metronet has announced plans to launch wi-fi (wireless) broadband service in Greater Manchester. The £3 million scheme will bring wireless broadband to its customers via its radio transmitter network, the ISP said.
BSUD School board to bring wi-fi internet in five schools
Under the scheme, the Wi-Fi installtion will benefit five schools within a year – Cameron Elementary School, Crestline Elementary School, Hinkley School, Thomson Elementary School and Lenwood Elementary School.
Clackmannanshire to get high-speed wireless broadband
The £200,000 grant will help Clackmannanshire in Scotland to rollout high-speed wireless broadband networks that will provide speeds of between 2Mbps and 20Mbps to local businesses, it has been revealed.
Ofcom to find solution for wireless broadband traffic congestion
The latest consultation launched by the UK broadband watchdog Ofcom suggests that the use of ‘white space technology’ will lead to new, improved Wi-Fi broadband service, benefiting the end users.
New Wi-fi spec for connectivity without Bluetooth or wi-fi router
Wireless technology firm Wi-Fi Alliance has designed a new technology,Wi-Fi Direct to connect a number of wi-fi enabled devices without the need of wi-fi router or Bluetooth.
New wi-fi mobile router to access T-Mobile broadband
Broadband provider, the Carphone Warehouse and wireless technology firm Novatel Wireless have launched new mobile hotspot device ‘Novatel MiFi 2352′ that will enable multiple wi-fi enabled devices to connect to T-Mobile’s 3G mobile broadband network in UK.
Wireless standard 802.11n approved by IEEE
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) has finally approved wireless networking standard 802.11n, considered better for faster and more coverage than the current 802.11g.
UK communities to get free wi-fi broadband access
Wi-fi hotspot provider, Freerunner reveals its plans to setup many wi-fi access points in community venues and charities that have no broadband access.
AB Internet extend wi-fi networks to cover the entire Lincoln city
AB Internet, a local ISP in Lincoln city in the UK extend its City Centre chain of wi-fi hotspots to cover the entire city,