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    Clearwire to launch WiMax in Las Vegas on July 21 08/07/2009 07:04:00

    The launch brings mobile WiMax to a fourth major U.S. market
    Clearwire will start offering its mobile WiMax wireless data service commercially in Las Vegas on July 21, building on its still-sparse coverage area with a fourth major city.
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    Groups combine efforts to push WiMax femtocells 04/06/2009 03:14:00

    The WiMax Forum joins the Femto Forum with the aim of better coverage and faster access
    The WiMax Forum has joined forces with the Femto Forum to speed up the development of femtocells for mobile WiMax networks, the organizations said on Wednesday.
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    3 to allow Next G mobile broadband roaming from mid April 07/04/2009 13:20:00

    Telco to radically reduce broadband roaming charges by introducing a new 3G Roaming Zone
    3 Mobile will expand its roaming coverage and introduce new roaming pricing for users from mid April.
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    iiNet customers to get free Wi-Fi at Starbucks 26/02/2009 14:16:00

    Australian ISP iiNet has teamed up with Starbucks to offer its customers free Wi-Fi access at a selection of the coffee chain's stores.
    Australian ISP iiNet has teamed up with Starbucks to offer its customers free Wi-Fi access at a selection of the coffee chain's stores.
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    Telstra boosts mobile broadband to 21Mbps, 42Mbps to come 17/02/2009 09:33:00

    New USB modem developed for the fast network
    Telstra has launched what it claims is the world’s fastest mobile broadband service, with peak download speeds of 21Mbps and with the intention of increasing it to 42Mbps later this year.
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    20 crazy things people do to get Wi-Fi connections 21/08/2008 12:19:00

    Some people have done some pretty desperate things to get free wireless access.
    In their quest to get Wi-Fi Internet connectivity, people have done some pretty desperate things over the years.
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    Wi-Fi tweaks for speed freaks 21/08/2008 11:29:00

    How to get the most speed and reach out of your wireless network.
    One thing you can depend on these days is that the claims made for wireless routers, like 300Mbit/sec. throughput and 1,000-foot range, are nothing more than digital pipe dreams. The plain and simple truth is that these speeds and distances just aren't going to happen in your home, office or any place on this planet.
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    FAQ: Installing Firefox 3 18/06/2008 17:20:32

    What will happen to my earlier version of Firefox?
    What will happen to my earlier version of Firefox?
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    WiMax vs. Long Term Evolution: Let the battle begin 15/05/2008 10:20:44

    GSM carriers widely plan to back LTE, but WiMax will push competitors in the US
    A long-term battle is brewing between two emerging high-speed wireless technologies, WiMax and Long Term Evolution (LTE). Each would more than quadruple existing wireless wide-area access speeds for users.
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    Starbucks wants your ideas 28/03/2008 08:06:46

    Starbucks launched a new 'social networking' site last week that lets customers suggest ideas for ways the company can improve its offerings
    Think Starbucks should offer free Wi-Fi in its shops? Want a more comfortable chair to sit in while sipping your latte? Now you can tell the coffee giant exactly what you think, and if enough people agree with you, Starbucks might just do it.
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    Predicting Wi-Fi performance: Can it be done? 19/09/2008 09:57:00

    To begin with, additional budget allocations should be made to allow for unforeseen coverage or capacity issues.
    Whenever I plan and configure an enterprise WLAN system, I always advise that an additional 10 to 20 percent of the capital budget be reserved for expansion and filling in holes in coverage or capacity that couldn't be anticipated during the planning process.
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    WiMax at sea, the journey begins 22/07/2008 10:47:58

    Singapore's maritime WiMax network up and running.
    Ships that call on Singapore can now use WiMax instead of satellite to connect to the Internet.
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    Online poker cheating demonstrates insider risk 18/06/2008 15:55:02

    Poker cheats are using insider knowledge to gain competitive advantage.
    When determining the risk to a system and the data stored on it, insider threats are generally regarded as lower risk. Despite the complete access (high risk) that insiders generally have, most of the time insiders are trusted agents (very low risk) on the network. When it breaks down, it can break down in a catastrophic manner, especially if there is money at stake.
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    Wi-Fi wants to be free 18/02/2008 09:40:08

    Wi-Fi used to be a resource for rent, now it's the new toaster.
    Public Wi-Fi hot spots have been popular for about eight years. During that time, companies providing the service have been groping about, trying to figure out how to monetize it. The dominant model to date has been to simply charge for it. Pay us US$20 a month, and you can log in at any of our many locations.
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    Opinion: The Technology Coming to a Gadget Near You 21/12/2007 06:53:07

    The connected home, smartphones should start to boom in 2008
    When it comes to the "next big thing", I'm usually pretty skeptical. (It's from all those years I've spent trying to get gear to work as advertised.) But in 2008, we will see some long-promised technologies - like the connected home, truly smart "smartphones", and environmentally friendly tech - start to bloom. And even if they don't live up to all the hype, they'll make life a lot more interesting.
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    Is a free global Wi-Fi network possible? 25/02/2008 07:31:26

    WeFi CEO Zur Feldman discusses how the company plans to make money from creating a virtual global Wi-Fi network
    WeFi is hoping to do for Wi-Fi connectivity what Facebook has done for social networking.
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    Smartphones Buying Guide 01/07/2008 17:00:00

    A smartphone is a hybrid device that has all the features of a mobile phone and most of the features of a PDA such as calendar, e-mail, Web browsing and office applications. Here's what to look for when buying one.
    As technology and communications begin to converge, the focus is increasingly placed upon multifunction devices, such as the modern smartphone.
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    Broadband Internet 27/11/2007 10:25:48

    For the majority of those looking to upgrade to broadband Internet for the business or home, it's all about the extra speed.
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    ADSL Modem/Router 10/10/2007 10:20:52

    If you have multiple computers around the home or office and want to network them together to share an ADSL Internet connection then this guide is for you.
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    Wireless Networking 03/08/2004 11:49:06

    Follow this guide to learn everything about wireless networking. Whether you're connecting to a wireless hotspot or sending data from your PC to a handheld computer we have all the tips you need to get the most out of this technology.
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    Digital Home 02/08/2004 17:00:00

    Before embarking on a home upgrade, it's worth taking some time to become familiar with the various systems, how they differ, and how they can be co-opted to work together in harmony.
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