Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

Public Safety Broadband Network Wins in Tax Cut Deal

February 18, 2012 - Legislation would provide $7 billion for an interoperable nationwide wireless broadband network to connect emergency personnel. But is it enough money?

Inmates Get Access to Web Conferencing Tools

February 16, 2012 - Iowa’s Dubuque County Jail is replacing its inmate video-conferencing system with a Web-based interface that will improve communications for inmates and county officials.

White House Honors Broadband Stimulus Project Innovators

February 15, 2012 - The White House recognizes 11 “Champions of Change” for their work on government projects funded by stimulus grants.

LightSquared’s Plan for a National Wireless Network Is on Life Support

February 15, 2012 - The federal government appears to have killed off LightSquared’s plan to build a nationwide network that would feature the 4G/long term evolution cellular standard.

Frederick, Md., Launches Transparency Features, More to Come

February 14, 2012 - The city’s tax dollar spending can now be viewed online through a new government transparency application.

California Unveils New Mobile Template for Developers

February 14, 2012 - Programmers can now create mobile apps using state GPS and mapping information.

Obama’s Budget Cuts Fed IT by $586 Million

February 13, 2012 - The administration’s proposed budget tightens the proverbial belt around technology expenditures, as Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel further encourages agencies to do more with less.

Ohio Broadband Network Speeds to Hit 100 Gbps

February 8, 2012 - The state is giving its broadband network for researchers a tenfold boost.

See How the World's Largest Telcom Company Manages its Network (PHOTOS/VIDEO)

January 31, 2012 - AT&T‘s Global Network Operations Center tracks daily movement of nearly 30 petabytes of data.

Georgia Community Broadband in Legislative Crosshairs

January 25, 2012 - New bill would place far-reaching restrictions on the ability of local governments to create their own high-speed networks.

Super Wi-Fi May Bring Longer-Distance Wireless Internet to More of U.S.

January 20, 2012 - Super Wi-Fi is born out of the FCC’s release of TV white space, and may bring connectivity to rural areas.

Are ‘Cloud Hubs’ the Way of the Future?

January 19, 2012 - Local governments may look to state governments for shared cloud-computing services, creating regional community "cloud hubs.”

Green Bay Packers a Model for Broadband Fundraising

January 18, 2012 - Opinion: Selling stocks for municipal broadband isn’t as crazy as it sounds.

YouTube Agrees to New Terms of Service for State Agencies

January 17, 2012 - YouTube modifies its terms of service agreement to better protect state government agencies.

The Top 10 Countries for Broadband Internet

January 17, 2012 - U.S. ranks second, adding 5 million more users during 2011.

FCC Updates California on Broadband Reform

January 13, 2012 - Commission is eyeing infrastructure expansion in underserved areas and further access to 4G mobile speed in 2012.

Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in Pictures

January 13, 2012 - Exhibitors showcase new phones and tablets, refuse to give up on 3D TV.

Federal CIO Unveils Mobile Road Map

January 11, 2012 - U.S. CIO Steven VanRoekel aims to drive efficiency across federal government, asks for ideas.

New Hanover County, N.C., First in Nation to Deploy ‘Super Wi-Fi’ Network

January 11, 2012 - For the first time nationwide, a “super Wi-Fi” network will operate in the white space spectrum.