Wireless networking is the transmission of data, voice and video signals without wires. There are many forms of wireless networking. Wireless networking can include cellular platforms, but most often refers to Wi-Fi and other non-cellular initiatives. Companies use wireless networking to increase productivity - enabling them to be more mobile in the work place, for instance - and to aid customers. Challenges include security and making networks robust enough to provide roaming for voice and video in addition to data.
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Carl Weinschenk spoke with Kelly Davis-Felner, the marketing director for the Wi-Fi Alliance . The alliance late last month released a survey on passenger reaction to Wi-Fi on planes. Weinschenk: Please describe the research the alliance did. Davis-Felner: As the industry body for Wi-Fi... More >
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Air Canada Tries Out In-Flight Wi-Fi
Slowly and steadily, in-flight Wi-Fi is coming to the friendly skies. Air Canada announced it has begun experimenting with a new system on some flights from Montreal and Toronto to Los Angeles, CityNews reports. The trial period is scheduled to run until Jan. 29. Canada's largest carrier has partnered with Aircell... More >
Public Wi-Fi Connections Put Smartphones at Risk
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Airport Wi-Fi Users Have Money to Spend, Says Study
It's a good time to be an airport Wi-Fi advertiser, according to a new study released by JiWire, a San Francisco-based mobile advertising company. JiWire found that more than 50 percent of airport Wi-Fi users hold and executive or management position and pull in an average annual income of more than $100,000 . In... More >
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