Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

It's Official: Google Fiber Coming to Austin, Texas

April 9, 2013 - After rumors surfaced of gigabit speed to come to Austin, Texas, Google announces that the fiber project is official.

Google Fiber in Austin, Texas?

April 8, 2013 - The fact that Austin lost out when Kansas City was named the official Google Fiber test bed in 2011 makes fiber's debut in the city highly likely.

Missouri App Hooks Fishing Fans

April 5, 2013 - Missouri Department of Conservation launches multi-platform app to lead anglers to water.

BYOD By the Numbers (Infographic)

April 1, 2013 - The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend is popular -- and growing.

Column: Should the Public or Private Sector Control Broadband?

April 1, 2013 - The question of who will install fiber-optic networks and who will control them is key because it could impact decades of economic growth. Telecom giants like AT&T think they should be the only player.

FirstNet Moves Forward, But Hurdles Remain

March 29, 2013 - The national public safety broadband network should let federal, state and local emergency response personnel share data, do their jobs more efficiently and save more lives in the process.

What Happened to IPv6?

March 28, 2013 - After much hype and anticipation about the move to IPv6, it seems to have dropped off the radar — but that doesn’t mean governments can afford to ignore the change.

Kansas City's New Chief Innovation Officer Seeks to Connect Government and Community

March 27, 2013 - Ashley Z. Hand looks to engage citizens with the Challenge Cabinet and connecting schools to resources.

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Announces Resignation

March 22, 2013 - Genachowski will be stepping down from the agency in the coming weeks, confirming recent rumors of him leaving before his term is up.

Tablets’ Mobility, Connectivity Lead to Adoption by Emergency Managers

March 21, 2013 - However, many in the emergency management community are still determining the best way to use them.

FirstNet Approves $1 Million for Outreach Plan and User Advocacy Efforts

March 21, 2013 - In its March 18 meeting, FirstNet also selected its first general manager.

Another Kansas City to Get Google Fiber

March 20, 2013 - Nearby Olathe, Kan., joins Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., as the third city to get Google's gigabit fiber network.

San Jose, Calif., Launches Fast Public Wi-Fi

March 20, 2013 - In the city's second attempt at municipal Wi-Fi, officials applied lessons learned from past projects to create a faster, more reliable network.

The Android Boom? (INFOGRAPHIC)

March 19, 2013 - New statistics reveal that there are more than four times more Android devices activated each day than there are babies born.

Where’s My Tax Refund?

March 15, 2013 - An array of free apps and online services help taxpayers organize tax information, track refunds, trim budgets and invest.

How Will Technology Change Our Lives?

March 8, 2013 - To coincide with the opening of Microsoft's Envisioning Center, the company released a video that envisions the world in five to 10 years.

Do Big Cities Avoid Muni Broadband?

March 5, 2013 - Most of the 340 communities nationwide that control their own access to the Internet are small cities, and one expert cites arrogance as the reason most large cities haven't taken the muni broadband plunge.

'Internet of Things' Must Be Secured

March 1, 2013 - Vint Cerf, the Internet's founding father, has issued a challenge for security researchers to safeguard devices connecting to the Web.

FCC Field Hearing Focuses on Innovative Network Technologies

March 1, 2013 - Other key points were how smart power solutions, social media and mobile applications might improve communications network resiliency in times of disaster.

Broadband Stimulus Hearing Turns Contentious

March 1, 2013 - The Feb. 27 hearing on Broadband Stimulus grants was marked with specific allegations of waste, fraud and abuse.