Wireless / Mobile / Broadband

DC Features

• Broadband May Help Cities Compete in Economic Recovery
  The nation's communities need more than an economic stimulus to address their challenges.
  
• Slow American Residential Broadband Speeds
  U.S. Internet speed is still behind much of the world's.
  
• Australia's Economic Stimulus Creates National Broadband Infrastructure
  Australia National Broadband Network reaches isolated rural areas.
  
• Broadband Stimulus: Economic Crisis Drives New Thinking
  With $7.1 billion in broadband stimulus funds on the way, the debate continues over how to build out the nation's broadband infrastructure.
  
• Overseas Wireless Deployments Offer Lessons for U.S.
  Community networks hold promise for replacing failed muni wireless projects.
  
• Leadership Interview - Jory Wolf
  Each year, American cities that excel in the digital arena are recognized by the Center for Digital Government through its Digital Cities Survey. As a result of its continuing leadership and innovation Santa Monica, Calif., ranked 1st in the mid-size city category. Digital Communities discussed the city's winning strategies with CIO Jory Wolf.
  
• Broadband Future
  Getting to the ‘core' of Metro Broadband Wireless -- The new case for the future of Municipal Broadband Wireless in the U.S. and Delray Beach, FL.
  
• Estonia Becomes E-stonia
  While many large U.S. cities stumble in creating free, city-wide Wi-Fi networks, the entire country of Estonia has managed virtually universal wireless Internet access through community participation.
  
• Municipal Wireless Success Demands Public Involvement, Experts Say
  Municipal wireless networks must focus on public good, not corporate profits.
  
• Sri Lanka -- Ingenuity Extends Mobile Communications in Remote Region
  In most parts of Sri Lanka, mobility is limited due to the high cost of public transport and irregular services. But the award-winning "eTuktuk" concept is bridging communal divides.

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DC US News

• Report: Barriers to Broadband Adoption
  Barriers to broadband adoption across the areas of disabilities, the elderly, telemedicine, energy, education and government.
  
• Study Finds Differing Long-Term Effects of Handheld Cell Phone Bans
  Insurance Institute for Highway Safety researchers made new observations of drivers where the use of handheld phones is banned. The findings reveal differing effects.
  
• New Publication Offers Security Tips for WiMAX Networks
  Special Publication 800-127 "Guide to Security for WiMAX Technologies" discusses WiMAX technology's topologies, components, certifications, security features and related security concerns.
  
• State Broadband Mapping Grants Announced
  Grant Program to fund activities in California, Indiana, North Carolina and Vermont.
  
• New iPhone App Enables Car Sharing
  The car-sharing company, Zipcar, charges $7 to $12/hour, which includes gas and insurance.
  
• LaHood Announces Efforts to Combat Distracted Driving
  LaHood also called on state and local governments to pass laws against distracted driving in all types of vehicles, especially school buses.
  
• Activated: Phase I of Nebraska's Statewide Radio Network
  State and Nebraska Public Power District officials entered into an agreement to share the costs of developing the state radio network.
  

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DC International News

• Taxi Drivers Watch Television Behind the Wheel
  Digital Media Broadcasting (DMB) beams television to more than 17 million mobile screens including those on the dashboards of taxis.
  
• EU Charges UK With Electronic Privacy Infringement
  If not resolved, the next step is referral to the European Court of Justice.
  
• Australian Smart Meters to use WiMAX
  An agreement to roll out 680,000 smart meters by 2013.
  
• Canada Requires ISPs to Divulge Internet Traffic Management Practices
  "Canada is the first country to develop and implement a comprehensive approach to Internet traffic management practices."
  
• EU Opens GSM to Advanced Wireless Communication Devices
  "The new EU rules published today allow the re-farming of the radio spectrum in the GSM band for new mobile services, strengthen competition and save the mobile industry up to €1.6 billion in capital costs."
  
• How Smart is Your Car? EU Mandates Transportation Communication Standards
  Interoperability among European systems.
  
• G.hn Smart Home Networking Standard Approved by ITU
  The first chipsets employing G.hn will be available in early 2010.
  

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