Comcast deploys WiMax 4G broadband Comcast just became the wireless Internet vendor to beat by offering 4G wireless Internet in Portland, Ore. Leveraging Clearwire's WiMax network, this move leaves LTE (Long-Term Evolution), the competing technology, a step behind. Trapeze WLAN location appliance adds firewall Trapeze has a released an enhanced version of its wireless location-tracking appliance, now incorporating what had been a separate firewall product. How cellular handset exclusivity fails Cellular handset lock-in deals, such as the iPhone with AT&T, are getting FCC and congressional attention. 'Quicky Jr. II' USB antenna triples laptop range QuickerTek has introduced the Quicky Jr. II, a device purported to triple the wireless networking range of any Mac laptop equipped with USB. It costs $90. Report: Dell to make iPod Touch-like gadget Dell is reportedly developing a pocket-sized gadget fashioned after Apple's iPod Touch that will play music, videos, and connect with the Web and is based on the Google Android mobile operating system. Finally, a universal charger for phones Wonderful news from Europe, where micro-USB has been selected as the universal charger connector for wireless devices. Soon, the purchase of a new phone may no longer require purchasing new accessories or tossing old ones, just because the old and new devices use a different connector. A day in the life of 3G Only after the thrill of picking out your new smart phone is over -- after you've marveled at all the stylish new gadgetry and features, signed a service contract and finally laid your money down -- do you finally get a feel for the speed and reliability of the wireless service that connects your new phone. Citibank tests out payments using mobile phones Citibank is starting a large trial of the use of mobile phones to make credit card payments at retail outlets and other points-of-sale in Bangalore, which the company is branding as "Citi Tap and Pay". June Giveaways Cisco Subnet and Microsoft Subnet are giving away training from Global Knowledge to two lucky readers and 15 copies each of books on IPv6 security, the Cisco Secure Firewall Services Module, and Active Directory Domain Services 2008. Deadline for entries June 30. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are |
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