Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

Report: Broadband Access Up Slightly in U.S. Homes

November 9, 2011 - Broadband access went up four percentage points between 2009 and 2010.

Voting Technology Grants Awarded to State and Local Governments

November 8, 2011 - Federal Voting Assistance Program awards $7 million to recipients that will implement technology enabling military and overseas residents to vote on time.

New Mobile App Gives San Francisco Residents an Open Door to City Info

November 8, 2011 - SFGov mobile app streamlines and simplifies the content published by city agencies.

Virginia Universities Sharing Telepresence Infrastructure

November 7, 2011 - Course sharing and reduced costs are touted among the projected benefits for the four participating universities.

Calif. Transparency Website Shuttered

November 3, 2011 - Gov. Brown orders transparency website shut down due to a lack of up-to-date information.

New York City, AT&T Add More Free Wi-Fi Hot Spots to Gotham Parks

November 3, 2011 - Users of the new hotspots don’t have to be an AT&T customer to use them.

2011 Digital Cities Survey Winners Announced

November 2, 2011 - The 11th annual survey spotlights the municipalities that best show how information and communication technology are used to enhance public service.

Park and Pay by Smartphone Planned for Seattle in 2012

November 1, 2011 - The city of Seattle is working on a mobile app that drivers can use when paying for metered parking.

Amtrak Putting Wi-Fi on More Trains

November 1, 2011 - By the end of the year Wi-Fi will be available to three-fourths of Amtrak’s rail passengers.

Judge Nukes Parts of S.F. Cell Phone Radiation Notification Law

October 28, 2011 - Ordinance in limbo that requires retailers to inform consumers about the purported effects of cellphone radiation.

Mobile Website or Mobile App? How to Choose

October 28, 2011 - New report critiques current government mobile apps and outlines best practices.

The Top 10 CIO Priorities

October 26, 2011 - A survey conducted by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers shows what's top-of-mind for state CIOs.

NJ Transit Commuters Use Smartphones to Make Purchases

October 26, 2011 - New Jersey Transit partnered with Google to provide a ticket payment option through a mobile app to avoid paying with cash or cards.

Missouri Governor Signs Law Repealing Teacher Social Media Restrictions

October 25, 2011 - Bill is an attempt to reconcile a controversial element of the the Amy Hestir Student Protection Act.

Transforming Your Skin into a Touch Screen

October 19, 2011 - Researchers at Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University demonstrate how to turn any surface into a touch screen.

Cook County, Ill., Tries E-Ticketing for Traffic Violations

October 18, 2011 - E-ticketing system pilot will reduce paper costs and process traffic tickets faster, officials say.

U.S. Senators Look to Clarify Wireless 4G Speeds for Consumers

October 18, 2011 - New legislation would require wireless carriers to clearly state speed and reliability of mobile phone networks.

Orlando Testing Real-Time Traffic Monitoring System

October 17, 2011 - The city is hosting the 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems this week.

Cellular Service Being Rolled Out in NYC Subway

October 17, 2011 - New York City now has six subway stations with cell service. More are on the way.

Mobile App Improving Officer Safety & Connectivity in the Wilderness

October 14, 2011 - Identifications, license plates, even airplane N-numbers can all be checked almost instantly.