Wireless
The Fastest 4G and 3G Wireless Networks in America
Apr 24th
As SNL so masterfully parodied, TV commercials for wireless carriers are usually a mess of vague technical jargon, meaningless graphs and annoying spokespeople. But who actually has the fastest wireless network ? More >
Wireless data traffic grew 123% in the U.S. last year
Apr 17th
As sales of smartphones and tablets reach all time heights, consumers in the United States are streaming more movies, downloading more apps and viewing more websites on their wireless devices. More >
Wireless network traffic jumps 133 percent in 2011
Feb 14th
Cisco Systems, the biggest maker of networking equipment, saw the strain on global wireless networks more than double last year, fueled by more people watching mobile video and using tablets. More >
Top 5 wireless routers of 2011
Dec 13th
The wireless router is arguably the most important piece of the networking setup at your home or your office.
Cisco ships dual-band Wireless-N bridge
Jul 19th
The new Linksys WES610N Wireless-N Dual-Band Entertainment Bridge from Cisco.
Cisco announced today the availability of its first dual-band wireless bridge, the Linksys WES610N Wireless-N Dual-Band Entertainment Bridge. This is similar to the TEW-680MB from Trendnet and the DAP-1513 from D-Link. More >
AT&T announces 5 cities for faster wireless data
May 25th
AT&T says it will launch its new, faster wireless data network this summer in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. More >
HTC Trophy teased on Verizon Wireless website
May 3rd
Hey what’s black and red, Windows Phone-y, and has been in the works since last year? Why, the Verizon HTC Trophy, of course, More >
Verizon Wireless CEO: Strong iPhone Sales
Feb 26th
Most of the carrier’s Apple iPhone 4s were sold via online pre-orders, which is why there were no long lines at stores, Dan Mead said.
When Apple and Verizon Wireless offered the iPhone 4 starting on Feb. 10, there was one thing missing: customers. Images of Apple and Verizon Wireless stores from across the country showed few lines, and the lines that did exist weren’t the terrible long lines faced by iPhone buyers last summer. More >
Consumers urged to step up wireless security
Feb 5th
Consumers are once again being urged to use the latest (WPA2) encryption technology and apply strong passwords to protect home networks from snooping and other attacks.
The call comes in a survey by industry trade body the Wi-Fi Alliance, which warned on Wednesday that “borrowing” access to unprotected Wi-Fi access is still commonplace. More >