Author: Wayne Slavin

After years of resisting, wireless Internet providers are finally striking cell phone-style roaming agreements that could eventually let customers get high-speed access anywhere they go. Via [usatoday.com]

IPaq H6300's cellular and Wi-Fi support proves impressive, along with its handy digicam and other high-end features. Via [pcworld.com]

Because 802.11a wireless networks operate in the 5-GHz radio frequency band and support as many as 24 non-overlapping channels, they are less susceptible to interference than their 802.11b/g counterparts. However, regulatory requirements governing the use of the 5-GHz band vary from country to country, hampering 802.11a deployment. Via [computerworld.com.au]

If you have been reading technology news lately, you'll know it's an unusually busy summer for mobile operators. European and American operators have been launching their much-delayed 3G services. Unfortunately, all of them have decided to price the service way beyond what a lot of people are willing to pay for slow 200 kbps connections....

Next week, thousands will gather in Boston for the Democratic National Convention, many of them armed with wireless-enabled laptops that could present major security problems, a Boston-area firm said Thursday. Via [internetweek.com]

Rogers Wireless Inc., which announced its EDGE high-speed data service Tuesday, plans to bundle Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) hotspot access with its personal communications service (PCS) rate plans. Via [itbusiness.ca]

When wireless networking first kicked off in the corporate world a couple of years ago, I honestly thought the concept of loitering outside with a Wi-Fi portable scrumping for free access would be incredibly short-lived. Via [vnunet.com]

The Wi-Fi Alliance selected Taiwan as its first stop when it kicked off its 2004 visit to the Asia-Pacific region on July 19. DigiTimes took the opportunity to interview Frank Hanzlik, managing director of the Wi-Fi Alliance, to talk about how Wi-Fi certification will strengthen the consumer electronics market. Via [digitimes.com]

Sampling to customers today -- but months from production or actual products -- Atheros Communications announced this week a new chip targeting products that will transport multimedia and video over wireless. It's also the company's first chip to use smart antenna technology. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]

Aruba kicks off trials of a secure, centrally managed 802.11i Wi-Fi installation. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

SBC Communications Inc. signed deals with four companies, including Sprint Corp. and Mexican phone giant Telmex, to expand high-speed wireless access to the Internet by allowing its subscribers to roam on other companies' networks. Via [reuters.com]

From an operations point of view, IT managers should treat wireless network infrastructure equipment in the same way as wire-line equipment. Doing so makes managing a wireless network a lot less cumbersome and a lot less expensive. Via [channelzone.ziffdavis.com]

ISPs looking for an open source WLAN analyzer have plenty of options. Via [isp-planet.com]

Security firm Bluesocket has launched a product that aims to protect an enterprise's wireless networks from unwanted visitors. Via [news.zdnet.co.uk]

Analyst firm The Linley Group has awarded the title of best wireless LAN chipset to products from Atheros Corp. and Marvell Technology Group Ltd., the firm announced Tuesday. Via [extremetech.com]