Author: Wayne Slavin
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BT has launched a combined Wi-Fi, 3G and GPRS tariff for road warriors and other business folk on the move. Via [theregister.co.uk]
A major US mobile carrier is set to launch the first wireless broadband services based on the emerging WiMax standard next year. Via [vnunet.com]
Zultys Technologies will launch a new wireless voice over IP (VoIP) phone next month that supports instant messaging, push-to-talk conferencing with multiple users, and end-to-end encryption. Via [computerweekly.com]
The U.S. Air Force is adding a new weapon at more than 50 bases nationwide. Currently, 65 bases have replaced their old pen-and-paper flight-line maintenance systems with Wi-Fi, and another 20-25 bases are scheduled for WLAN deployments in the next 18 months. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]
D-Link is introducing a new D-Link Internet Camera with 3G compatibility will be added to its line of IP surveillance products. The new camer offers the ability to view live video streams from a 3G cell phone. Via [geekzone.co.nz]
About 45 percent of all WiMAX subscribers in 2009 will be in the Asia Pacific region of the world, according to a study released Wednesday by market research firm In-Stat. Via [eetimes.com]
No longer happy with just clean sheets and heavy curtains, hotel guests are demanding more from their rooms. Via [usatoday.com]
Nuritelecom has broken into the wireless market with their ‘ZigBee’ wireless credit card machine, it features embedded electronic signature function to ensure secure payments. Via [mobilemag.com]
In an unusual twist, Top Global has introduced a Wi-Fi router/gateway that uses 3G EVDO wireless as a backhaul, for rural areas without access to a wired ISP. Via [extremetech.com]
3Com this week is expanding its wireless portfolio with a new wireless LAN switch and access point aimed at branch offices. Via [crn.com]
There will be over 100,000 public Wi-Fi hotspots globally by the end of this year, with Europe and North America beginning to challenge the Asia-Pacific region’s early dominance, according to market research from Informa Telecoms & Media. Via [eet.com]
SkyPilot Networks Inc. is moving broadband mesh into public safety networks by adding 4.9-GHz licensed bands to its product line. The SkyExtender DualBand is a mesh backhaul product supporting both 802.11b/g access services and 4.9-GHz public-safety radio. Via [commsdesign.com]
Hundreds of local governments are building wireless networks-- but the telecom industry has taken issue. Via [informationweek.com]
Wireless access to the Internet via Wi-Fi is increasingly popular, so the technology is being upgraded to ensure that users get prompt, reliable service. Via [sciam.com]
With over 150 base stations, the largest Wi-Fi network over in Finland, Wivanet, is to close by Q1 2006. Vantaa Energy has decided to stop maintaining the network. Via [theinquirer.net]