News tagged with wireless internet network

NetZero to launch free wireless broadband service

It's like the '90s never left: Billy Crystal hosted the Oscars. Internet IPOs are back. And NetZero is returning with free Internet service -only this time it's wireless.

Technology / Telecom

created Mar 19, 2012 | popularity 2.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1

Broadband internet for everyone

In the developing world, 96 percent of all households have no internet access. Even in Germany, many regions are still without broadband connectivity. But in future, a revolutionary new technology for wireless ...

Technology / Telecom

created Feb 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Cuba says US behind illegal wireless networks

Cuba accused the United States on Monday of enabling illegal Internet connections in its territory and said several people were arrested in April for profiting from the wireless networks.

Technology / Telecom

created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Softbank eyes top ten ranking in 30 years

The head of Japan's Softbank Corp said Monday that he was aiming to make the information technology giant one of the world's top ten companies by market capitalisation within 30 years.

Technology / Business

created Jun 20, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Google's Street View starts mapping India

Google launched its "Street View" project in India on Thursday aiming to collect panoramic images of the vast country ranging from its palaces to its slums.

Technology / Internet

created May 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Planned wireless Internet network threatens GPS

A new, ultra-fast wireless Internet network is threatening to overpower GPS signals across the U.S. and interfere with everything from airplanes to police cars to consumer navigation devices.

Technology / Telecom

created Apr 06, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

S. Korea expands high-speed wireless coverage

South Korean telecom operator KT said Wednesday it has expanded its high-speed wireless broadband network to cover 85 percent of the population in what is already one of the world's most wired countries.

Technology / Telecom

created Mar 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

4G devices, networks multiply

Consumers should soon have a wide range of new, speedier and more accessible ways of connecting to the Internet wirelessly.

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 11, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

'Fourth generation' Internet arrives in Hong Kong

The latest generation of wireless Internet that will allow people to watch a crystal clear movie or live sporting event on the street or atop a hill is being deployed throughout Hong Kong.

Technology / Telecom

created Nov 26, 2010 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (14) | comments 6

'Wireless' humans could form backbone of new mobile networks

Members of the public could form the backbone of powerful new mobile internet networks by carrying wearable sensors.

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 28, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Google tightening privacy leash on its employees

(AP) -- Google Inc. is tightening its privacy leash on employees in an effort to ensure they don't intrude on people while the Internet search leader collects and stores information about its users.

Technology / Internet

created Oct 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

FCC seeks input on rules for online services

(AP) -- Federal regulators are seeking public input on what rules should apply to wireless Internet access and specialized services that aren't part of the Internet but are delivered over wired broadband connections.

Technology / Telecom

created Sep 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

S.Korean mobile carrier to allow Internet calls

South Korea's top mobile phone carrier SK Telecom said Wednesday it would allow subscribers to make Internet calls over its cellular network.

Technology / Telecom

created Jul 14, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Austria bans Google's street view cars over privacy

Austria has placed a temporary ban on Google Street View cars while it probes concerns that the Internet company used the vehicles to collect private data, a statement said Friday.

Technology / Internet

created May 28, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Swiss want new rules to regulate firms like Google

Switzerland's data protection chief said Sunday that the country needs new rules to regulate Internet services such as Google which could pose a problem to individuals' privacy.

Technology / Business

created May 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 4