BT also releases BT FON app for BlackBerry users to locate nearest hotspot
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Google Begins Construction Of Super-Fast Broadband Network
Google Fibre has begun laying cable for its 1Gbps broadband network in Kansas, and will also be testing a Wi-Fi router
Apple’s iPad 3 Could Feature A Quad-Core A6 Processor
Apple's greatly anticipated iPad 3 will feature a quad-core A6 processor, according to a Boy Genius Report blog
Cisco Live: London Show Opens With ‘Fastest’ Wi-Fi AP
At Cisco Live, the company revealed a fast and flexible four-antenna access point but held back some details for Mobile World Congress
T-Mobile Launches ‘Truly Unlimited’ Full Monty Plan
New tariff from T-Mobile offers unlimited mobile data, Wi-Fi and tethering
TfL To Announce London Tube Wi-Fi Provider This Spring
Winner will provide data services to 120 London Underground stations in time for the Olympic Games
Tate Galleries Take Pictures Into the Cloud
Tate have raised their profile with a virtual gallery in the cloud, which will launch next month
Parliament Plans Major ICT Upgrade
The Houses of Parliament are to get a new wired and wireless communications system worth more than £3m
O2 To Offer Olympic Size Hot Spots For 2012
Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea are to offer free Wi-Fi connectivity in time for the Olymic Games and Diamond Jubilee
In-Car Internet On Verge Of Becoming Reality
Survey says car executives say infotainment in cars almost as important as safety
Security Flaw Makes WiFi Network Vulnerable To Brute-Force Attacks
The WPS passcode used to secure wireless networks can be exposed through “brute-force” hacking and an attack tool is already available
Rambus and Broadcom Settle Patent Dispute
Broadcom negotiates five year licensing deal to use Rambus technology in its products
WiGig Hits Milestone Towards 7Gbps Wireless
The WiGig Alliance has completed specifications so 7Gbps wireless links could be here next year
Broadcom Shows Off High-Definition Wi-Fi
Gear using the nascent 1Gbps 802.11ac standard will go into production next year, says Broadcom
Tesco Extra Wi-Fi Rolled Out Nationwide
Tesco instore Wi-Fi will now be available at every Tesco's Extra from Aberdeen to Bournemouth
Birmingham Plans £100m Public Wi-Fi Network
Birmingham City Council is lookingt for partners to build a wireless network on its lamp-posts
Google: Why Is Wi-Fi Location Opt-Out, Not Opt-In?
Opting out of Google's Wi-Fi location system for privacy is not easy. Wayne Rash says it should have been an opt-in system
Google Offers Opt-out For Location Services
To keep off Google Maps, change your Wi-Fi SSID - but critics say this is too complicated
Nokia Launches Free Wi-Fi Trial in London
Nokia and Spectrum Interactive free Wi-Fi trial in London can be used by any device
Meru Helps Enterprises Cope With Mobile Strain
Meru's Smart Connect allows employees to easily and securely connect to the corporate network
London’s Olympic Wi-Fi Network Edges Closer
The Government is said to be planning a free Wi-Fi network around London in time for the Olympics
Deep Sleep Wi-Fi Could Improve Phone Battery Life
Boffins have come with an “idle listening” fix for smartphones to dramatically improve battery life
Google Offers Opt-Out For Wi-Fi Location Services
Google is curbing its Wi-Spy location data collection by offering WiFi access points owners to opt out
Ofcom Proposes Enhanced Wi-Fi On Whitespace Radio
Gaps in TV broadcast spectrum could fill the rural broadband map - if Ofcom can get the technology agreed
BT Installs Free Wi-Fi In London Pubs
BT and Heineken have teamed up to offer BT Broadband customers Wi-Fi access in 100 London pubs
Skype Offers iPhone Users Wi-Fi Access
Skype is offering Apple users the chance to utilise their Skype Credit to access Wi-Fi hotspots
Virgin Media Mulls London Wi-Fi Plans
Virgin Media is set to roll out a Wi-Fi network in London to take on the likes of BT with its Openzone hotspots
Tesco To Provide Free In-Store Wi-Fi
Supermarket chain Tesco is testing free in-store Wi-Fi in four of its stores, with plans to roll out across the UK
Password Protect Free Wi-Fi Networks, Urges Association
Small businesses are being urged to password protect their free Wi-Fi networks to avoid security headaches
New Wi-Fi Access Points Tailored For The iPhone Age
Aerohive's new Wi-Fi access points are designed to help organisations cope with battery-powered devices