Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

Free Community Wi-Fi Coming to an End in Seattle

April 27, 2012 - Online since 2005, the program has served approximately 20,000 users per year.

States Aim to Launch More Mobile Apps

April 25, 2012 - State governments are aggressively deploying mobile technology, but which approaches catch on best?

Private Broadband Investment Flat in 2011

April 23, 2012 - Approximately $66 billion spent last year on wireline, wireless and cable networks.

Voting Information Project Takes Aim at Open Data, Social Media

April 23, 2012 - The Pew Center on the States, other public and private partners hope more states and localities will utilize its multifaceted voting information tool for the November 2012 election.

Stolen Smartphone Database: Good for Consumers?

April 20, 2012 - The emerging issue of stolen smartphones spurs a public-private effort to implement a database for reporting and blocking purloined devices.

Cellphone Blocking Moves Ahead in California Prisons

April 18, 2012 - California soon will be the first state in the nation to implement a “managed access” system statewide on prison grounds, official says.

Seattle CTO Bill Schrier Retires from Public Service

April 17, 2012 - Schrier is joining Government Technology’s parent company, e.Republic, as the deputy director of the Center for Digital Government.

Philadelphia Police Officers to Start Tweeting at Work

April 17, 2012 - The department’s communications director says the Philadelphia Police hope the move will help build trust with the community.

5 Tax Apps You Should Know About

April 13, 2012 - Tax tools help taxpayers get organized and track refunds as the 2011 filing deadline arrives.

Next-Generation 911 Is Finally Poised to Take Off

April 13, 2012 - Although much work remains nationwide, several states are in the process of deploying statewide IP networks for NG911.

Broadband Will Be the ‘Great Equalizer’ for Rural Californians

April 13, 2012 - Two consortia are developing a broadband plan that could provide Internet access to more than 1 million Northern California residents.

New York City CIO Carole Post to Step Down

April 12, 2012 - Carole Post, commissioner of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, will leave to take a job with New York Law School.

Cape Cod, Mass., Moves Forward with Broadband Network

April 12, 2012 - Government agencies could share regional applications and GIS databases once an infrastructure project is complete.

Mobile Tech Center Ready to Roll in Kentucky

April 11, 2012 - The public library district in Kentucky’s largest county brings Internet access and other services to outlying residents.

Smart Screens Coming to NYC Phone Booths

April 9, 2012 - City to offer free, multilingual access to neighborhood information via upgraded pay phone terminals.

Indiana School Bus Inspections Rev Up With New App

April 4, 2012 - The Indiana State Police is testing a new Web app to assist with school bus inspections that are mandated by the state and federal government.

Chattanooga Claims America’s Fastest Broadband Service

April 3, 2012 - Chattanooga offers 1-gigabit-per-second fiber Internet service to all residents and businesses.

How Chattanooga Markets Its Way to Broadband Success

April 3, 2012 - Coordinated messaging has produced strong awareness of Chattanooga’s gigabit network nationally and internationally.

States Race to Improve Broadband Speeds

April 3, 2012 - Search a U.S. map of county-by-county average broadband speeds.

FCC Overhauls Universal Service Fund

April 2, 2012 - The FCC says Universal Service Fund reforms will boost rural broadband. Critics worry about the impact on small telecom providers.