Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

State's Fastest Public Wi-Fi Now Live in Amherst, Mass.

January 10, 2013 - A new outdoor Wi-Fi network in Amherst, Mass. features wireless access points that allow high speed connectivity in local business and residences too.

Google Gives Free Wi-Fi to a Piece of NYC's Chelsea District

January 8, 2013 - The Wi-Fi network will cover more than eight blocks in the neighborhood and will be the largest contiguous free public Wi-Fi outdoor network in the city.

Infographic: Mobile Highlights from 2012

January 7, 2013 - What threshold in device sales did Apple reach last year? An infographic answers this question and offers insights into other mobile milestones from 2012.

Amherst, Mass., Launches Fastest Muni Wi-Fi Network in State

January 3, 2013 - Using in-house custom made access points, Amherst is delivering robust contiguous Wi-Fi coverage to the entire downtown region.

Will Rural Health-Care Providers Pay More for Broadband?

January 3, 2013 - A new FCC order restructures and expands the Commission’s Rural Health Care program but cuts the subsidy to help pay for high-speed Internet access.

4G, 5G and the Future

January 2, 2013 - As researchers study future generations of wireless mobile technology, the International Telecommunications Union hones existing 4G technology.

Boise Consolidates Data, Increases Efficiency with Dark Fiber

January 2, 2013 - IT officials in Boise, Idaho will shrink their data center inventory in 2013, made possible by new fiber optic cable that improves connectivity and productivity for the city workforce.

Budget Survival: How to Cut Your Agency’s Costs While Improving Communications

December 28, 2012 - Fast, secure reliable connectivity in agency field offices isn’t a want -- it's a need.

Boston's Reporting App Expands Statewide

December 18, 2012 - Following the city of Boston's Citizens Connect App, the city and Massachusetts announced a shared reporting app that will reach 36 cities and towns.

Google Fiber Network Expands in Kansas (Again)

December 18, 2012 - Five additional communities were added to Google's 1 gigabit fiber network.

DARPA to Develop High-Speed Surface to Air Wireless

December 17, 2012 - The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announced plans to create technology capable of transmitting data to aircraft 60,000 feet in the air at speeds of 100 Gbps.

Super Wi-Fi Proposed by FCC

December 17, 2012 - A detailed proposal outlining how 100 MHz of wireless spectrum could be repurposed for a national "super Wi-Fi" system was released by the FCC.

Startup Offers Free Wireless Internet

December 14, 2012 - Startup FreedomPop is offering free wireless Internet service aimed at casual Internet users and those who, due to cost, have not yet upgraded to broadband.

FCC Health Care Initiatives Gain Momentum

December 14, 2012 - A new health care director position and agency website support the FCC's increased focus on connectivity for the health care industry.

NYC Votes on Taxi Hailing Apps

December 14, 2012 - A New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission vote on Dec. 13 gave the green light to taxi-hailing apps in a pilot program.

Seattle Announces Broadband Partnership

December 13, 2012 - Seattle, the University of Washington and broadband provider Gigabit Squared partner to bring “ultra-fast” broadband to city neighborhoods.

Ohio Launches State's New Ultra-Fast Broadband Network

December 11, 2012 - Today, Ohio Gov. John Kasich lit up the state's new 100 Gbps broadband network.

Which State Has Highest Broadband IQ?

December 6, 2012 - A recent study ranked all 50 states based on broadband adoption, network speeds and economic structure.

Church Bell Towers Double as Cell Towers

November 30, 2012 - Cellphone providers and churches are entering into unlikely partnerships that increase cell coverage in neighborhoods and make money for local churches.

Local Governments Strive for Broadband Independence

November 21, 2012 - Winthrop, Minn.'s fight to light up a municipally-owned broadband network is the latest skirmish in a national war for access to high-speed Internet.