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In-flight Internet: Grounded for life?

It's been years since Boeing tried for lift-off with its Connexion service. Yet here we are still today, with barely a hint of airborne Wi-Fi.
Photos: Putting Wi-Fi in the sky

January 25, 2008 10:12 PM PST

Intuit bug resurfaces at public Wi-Fi hot spots

A bug in a flawed QuickBooks update that deleted users' files could strike again if the software is used at public Wi-Fi hot spots.

January 3, 2008 9:45 PM PST

Wi-Fi piggybackers confess

More than half of computer users surveyed by security firm Sophos admit to having used another's Wi-Fi without permission.

November 16, 2007 7:12 PM PST

Week in review: Chasing iPhone

Apple turns in monster quarter, thanks to iPhone and iPod; Microsoft posts strong earnings, scores Facebook victory. Also: Saving muni Wi-Fi.

October 26, 2007 5:54 PM PDT

Cities themselves may be muni Wi-Fi's savior

Municipalities that plan to use new Wi-Fi networks being built in their cities will likely drive future growth of the citywide Wi-Fi movement.

October 24, 2007 4:41 PM PDT

U.K. McDonald's to serve up free Wi-Fi

Outlets across the U.K. are set to become wireless hot spots, as chain attempts to update its image and attract more businesspeople.

October 8, 2007 12:14 PM PDT

BT creates Wi-Fi community throughout U.K.

Alliance with Fon effectively extends BT's Openzone network to every street in the U.K. where its Home Hubs are being used.

October 4, 2007 7:57 PM PDT

Citywide Wi-Fi isn't dead yet

Even as EarthLink is scaling back deployments, some cities and regional networks are pushing forward with plans to build citywide Wi-Fi networks.

December 20, 2007 8:38 PM PST

Wi-Fi cameras crack down on rogue parking in U.K.

Using a CCTV network, London's city of Westminster can now identify parking offenses without the need for human intervention.

September 11, 2007 4:37 PM PDT

Cisco launches draft Wi-Fi kit

Networking-gear company hopes the IEEE's final specification for 802.11n will be close to that of Cisco's high-speed Wi-Fi access point.

September 5, 2007 10:30 PM PDT

Week in review: EarthLink woes eclipse Wi-Fi plans

EarthLink's financial concerns imperil muni Wi-Fi projects, and Microsoft readies Vista's first major update. Also: Piracy versus privacy.

September 7, 2007 2:45 PM PDT

EarthLink's woes put free muni Wi-Fi in peril

EarthLink says it can't afford to foot the bill to build citywide Wi-Fi networks, jeopardizing cities' plans to provide low-income residents with affordable broadband.

August 31, 2007 1:19 PM PDT

Report: Wi-Fi to supersede wired Ethernet

Analysts suggest that 802.11n Wi-Fi will start replacing wired Ethernet within the next two to three years.

August 29, 2007 1:46 PM PDT

EarthLink's Wi-Fi dreams may be fading

Layoffs signal a major setback in the company's effort to break free of its dying dial-up business and become an Internet player.

August 29, 2007 1:03 AM PDT

Solar powered Wi-Fi? Solis Energy says 'why not?'

Orlando has tons of sun, but not as much copper wiring. So one company is taking wireless routers solar.
Photos: Solar powered streetlights, Wi-Fi routers

August 27, 2007 4:05 AM PDT

Week in review: A virtual gold mine

VMware offering stands out during a rocky week, tech issues land in court, and Wi-Fi, everywhere, for free.

August 17, 2007 7:21 PM PDT

Start-up wants feds to decide on free Wi-Fi plans

Silicon Valley company petitioned FCC 15 months ago to build national wireless network on unused spectrum. It's still awaiting a response.

August 16, 2007 7:41 PM PDT

White-space spectrum debate rages

Technology companies are pitted against TV broadcasters over access to the unused spectrum between TV channels.

August 16, 2007 4:02 PM PDT

Community Wi-Fi comes to San Francisco

Company called Meraki will give away wireless routers in attempt to blanket the city with free Wi-Fi access.

August 15, 2007 4:00 AM PDT

British rail passengers to get free Wi-Fi ride

As part of seven-year contract for London-to-Scotland trains, National Express to offer even coach passengers free wireless connectivity.

August 14, 2007 3:05 PM PDT