Government Technology

Wireless/Mobile/Broadband

California Governor Vetoes Cell Service Shutdown Bill
October 1, 2012 - Gov. Jerry Brown vetoes SB 1160, saying the bill’s requirements in order to cut mobile connectivity could divert attention away from resolving conflicts.

America: Land of the Free, Home of the Internet
September 26, 2012 - Despite controversial piracy bills, the U.S. is second-best in the world when it comes to Internet freedom, according to a new report.

Public Safety: Have You Converted to Narrowbanding Yet?
September 25, 2012 - Agencies can take these three steps to meet the Jan. 1, 2013, deadline to convert land mobile radio functionality to narrowbanding.

Chicago Mayor Issues Broadband Challenge
September 24, 2012 - Free Wi-Fi to come to all public spaces in Chicago, Rahm Emanuel says.

What Will the Web Look Like in 2020?
September 24, 2012 - A new report from the United Nations’ Broadband Commission for Digital Development looks at global trends that will shape the future.

Public Safety Network Gets Real-World Test at RNC
September 18, 2012 - In a preview of what could come out of the planned nationwide public safety broadband network, police used iPhones over a private network while securing the 2012 Republican National Convention.

Never Stop at a Red Light Again?
September 18, 2012 - A new app being developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers may help drivers avoid red lights and reduce car pollution.

NYC Cab-Hailing App Put on Hold
September 14, 2012 - The Big Apple stopped taxi app developer Uber from connecting drivers directly to passengers, at least until next year.

Facebook to Venture into the Search Biz?
September 12, 2012 - The purported service could fuel innovative applications in government.

Software Devs Must be Honest About Apps, Feds Say
September 12, 2012 - In a publication released this month, the Federal Trade Commission outlined its expectations for software developers as many enterprises prepare investments in mobile technology.

Google Fiber Brought to You by Higher Taxes?
September 11, 2012 - Experts discuss the costs of paying for large-scale broadband projects and how governments should best approach service providers.

FCC Plans to Measure Mobile America
September 6, 2012 - Following a broadband program that held service providers to their speed claims, the FCC announced a new, similar program for wireless data networks.

Drunk Face Algorithm Developed by Researchers
September 6, 2012 - Police may one day make use of thermal imaging technology that identifies how drunk a person is simply by taking a picture.

Harris County, Texas, Continues on 700 MHz While Feds Plan
September 5, 2012 - The county received a 180 day extension to continue operating on the 700 MHz band while details for the National Public Safety Broadband Network are sorted out.

Apple Says No to Drone Strike App
August 31, 2012 - An app that notifies iPhone users whenever a U.S. military drone strike occurs was rejected from the App Store for a third and possibly final time.

Feds Rethink Public Safety Network While Locals Stew
August 29, 2012 - With passage of new public safety broadband legislation earlier this year, the federal government is trying to put the brakes on these projects to ensure they fit in with the emerging national network – and in some cases that’s spurring frustration.

‘Hacker Homes’ Might Sprout from K.C.’s Google Fiber
August 29, 2012 - New program takes a Craigslist-style approach to matching programmers and entrepreneurs with host homes in Kansas City for a free temporary stay.

New York Spends $27 Million Spreading Broadband
August 29, 2012 - The state will spend funds from "Connect NY" and a Regional Council initiative to bring high-speed Internet to some of the state's reported 6 million underserved citizens.

3 Ways Tech Is Transforming Political Conventions
August 28, 2012 - RNC and DNC 2012 aim to be safer, interactive and continuously connected.

Future Looks Bleak for Mobile Spectrum (Infographic)
August 28, 2012 - New infographic shows the growing crunch on the available mobile device airwaves.


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