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That “Internet of Things”? There’s not enough bandwidth to support it.

That “Internet of Things”? There’s not enough bandwidth to support it.

There's a lot of noise constantly being made about how at some point the number of devices connected to the Internet will surpass the number of people using it, hence the term "Internet of Things". However there is ... continue
Wireless Devices Now Have Bigger ‘Population’ Than People In United States

Wireless Devices Now Have Bigger ‘Population’ Than People In United States

Trade group CTIA have released a new survey that shows wireless devices now outnumbering people in the United States. The new estimate comes with the realization that more customers are purchasing mobile phones, smartphones and tablets then they ... continue
LTE Sprint International Mobile Hotspot Is International Traveler Friendly [GSM/CDMA Compatible]

LTE Sprint International Mobile Hotspot Is International Traveler Friendly [GSM/CDMA Compatible]

One of our biggest gripes about Sprint Wireless technology has always been the general lack of accessibility for international travelers and now the company has remedied that gripe with the ZTE Sprint International Mobile Hotspot, the company's ... continue
Rogers Canada not happy just gouging wireless and Internet customers it now wants to be a bank

Rogers Canada not happy just gouging wireless and Internet customers it now wants to be a bank

In Canada there are three or four major players when it comes to mobile and broadband access and it would seem that one of them is not happy just gouging its customers for that access but now wants ... continue
New WiFi technology equals greater coverage, greater speeds, no data plans. Don’t expect to see it happen.

New WiFi technology equals greater coverage, greater speeds, no data plans. Don’t expect to see it happen.

Technology is always on the march forward with new stuff being announced all the time but for various reasons very little of what gets announced ever makes it to market. One of the newest announcements is the one ... continue
US to consider free wireless for “some” Americans

US to consider free wireless for “some” Americans

According to a report today US regulators are considering a plan to dedicate spectrum for a free wireless Internet services for some American in order to increase broadband service nationwide. The FCC provided few details about how it ... continue
A WACy idea that will never survive

A WACy idea that will never survive

Apple has instilled a culture of fear within both the handset makers and the biggest wireless carriers around. I would be willing to bet that you mention App Store within earshot of any executive heading these companies ... continue
Page To TV Magnifier Debuts, Makes Reading Small Print Easy

Page To TV Magnifier Debuts, Makes Reading Small Print Easy

If you're suffering through small print on any document, book or other hard copy sources, there's finally a wireless solution to help you through those hard reads. The Wireless Page To TV Magnifier scans in real time the ... continue
I’m trying to get all excited about our future mobile web – really I am

I’m trying to get all excited about our future mobile web – really I am

Well you've heard it folks - 2010 and beyond is going to be all about mobile computing. iPhones, iPods, iSlates, Nexus One's and ChromeOS are going to rule. We can all start on plans to retire our ... continue
Hell just froze over in the Canadian wireless landscape

Hell just froze over in the Canadian wireless landscape

Well I have to admit I never saw this coming and I will bet that neither did Telus Communications' competitors but for once a wireless communication company in Canada has decided to stop screwing their customers - ... continue
Verizon to cut the copper umbilical cord

Verizon to cut the copper umbilical cord

The telephone business has been built around the copper wire that flows through our communities, cities, and countries like a communication blood stream. However those landline phones that have been an integral part of ... continue
Who has the best mobile penetration data? Not the FCC

Who has the best mobile penetration data? Not the FCC

As the agency tasked with keeping track of all things telecommunication based one would think that it would be the FCC who would have the most accurate numbers regarding wireless penetration in the US. ... continue
A little bit of mouse bling for you

A little bit of mouse bling for you

Ever wanted to show all those non geeky friends of yours just how cool you are and maybe a little on the rich side from spending all that time on the web? Well now ... continue