FoI request shows train operators that apply for £50m free wi-fi fund will be left to their own devices when it comes to cyberscurity
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WiGig Wi-Fi Promises 8Gbps Speeds And Less Congestion From 2017
WiGig devices are set to go mainstream next year, offering 'wired-grade' connectivity for VR, AR, cloud
BT Offers Free 1Gbps Wi-Fi, Mobile Charging And Calls From New London Phone Kiosks
BT to replace London pay phones with kiosks delivering ad-supported Wi-Fi, local information, free calls and sensors that can power IoT smart city services
TfL Rejects Virgin Media Claims That Crossrail Won’t Have Wi-Fi & 4G
Virgin Media CEO says Crossrail won't have in-tunnel Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity. TfL says Elizabeth Line will.
Massive MIMO Test Paves Way For Better Mobile Coverage In Crowded Areas
Vodafone and Huawei test Massive MIMO on commercial 2.6GHz network in Newbury
BT Revamps Randstad Networks And IT Infrastructure In £88m Deal
BT to deploy VPN, VoIP and standardise office networks across 37 countries for Randstad
New Ethernet Standard Delivers Five Times The Speed On Existing Cables
Ethernet Alliance "applauds" finalisation of the 802.3bz standard, claiming up to 70 billion metres of cable can be reused to deliver faster Wi-Fi
Google Station To Provide Free Wi-Fi Across India’s Public Hotspots
Facebook’s Internet.org project is about to get some competition in India
AT&T AirGig To Use Power Lines For Ultrafast Broadband
Who needs fibre? Preparation for field trials in the US to deliver ultra fast broadband via electrical power lines
New Tests Will Ensure Wi-Fi And 4G LTE-U Can ‘Share’ Unlicensed Spectrum
Mobile operators want unlicensed spectrum to boost 4G, but Wi-Fi relies on these airwaves. Wi-Fi Alliance hopes tests will allow for coexistence
BT Issues Patch For Wi-Fi Extender Security Vulnerability
Patch that firmware now BT urges, after researchers uncover security issues with Wi-Fi extender device
EU Telecoms Proposals Stir Fierce Debate
The draft text could mean better broadband infrastructure, while clamping down on online copyright and encrypted communications
Green Bay Packers: How Tech Keeps The NFL’s Smallest Team Competitive
IN DEPTH: The Green Bay Packers are in a city of 100,000 and are community owned. They are unique in US sports and technology keeps the team competitive on and off the field in the NFL
MIT Reseachers Propose Faster Wi-Fi With MegaMIMO
Bandwidth breakthrough? Boffins in the US reckon new tech can increase wireless data-transfer speed by 330 percent
Why Airbnb Users And Hosts Must Beware Of WiFi Risks
At Black Hat, a researcher details how both naive users and hosts of the popular accommodation sharing service could be at risk
The US Is World’s ‘Riskiest’ Cybersecurity Holiday Destination
Intel Security research shows Brits can't ditch the mobile phone on holiday and why this is a worry for corporate data
Mobile Tech And Wi-Fi Lets Sports Venues Reduce Queues And Increase Revenues
ANALYSIS: Apps, Wi-Fi and contactless payments would encourage more fans to spend more on food and drink at stadiums
Faster Wi-Fi Is On The Way With 802.11.ac ‘Wave 2’ Upgrades
MU-MIMO, more channels and more bandwidth will result in better speeds and capacity for businesses says Wi-Fi Alliance
Tata Wi-Fi+ Lets Mobile Operators Offload Onto 21m Hotspots
Tata uses iPass Wi-Fi network to give mobile operators the chance to get more revenues from roaming and indoor calls
Two Thirds Can’t Tell If Public Wi-Fi Is Secure Or Not
Symantec report says people are aware of the dangers of public Wi-Fi but can't gauge security. And some take the risk anyway
Lufthansa Will Offer Short Haul In-Flight Wi-Fi From October
Lufthansa gets certification to install Ka-band equipment on its planes and will start service later this year
Apple Patches ‘Critical’ AirPort Router Bug
The flaw could allow attackers to take over users' entire networks, say security researchers
Glastonbury 2016: Pyramid Stage Hedge Will Power EE 4G Wi-Fi Network
Hedges styled as famous Glastonbury landmarks will help power the UK's biggest ever temporary 4G network
London Is ‘Most Connected’ Major City In The World
Just 8 percent of Londoners don't have broadband, but gap between developed and developing world is creating digital divide on 'World Wi-Fi Day'
Virgin Trains Beam App Offers On-Board Wi-Fi Entertainment
Passengers on East Coast and West Coast main lines can access content on their devices with Virgin Trains beam app for iOS and Android
‘Record’ 6Gbps Wireless Transmission Could Boost Rural Broadband And 4G
Researchers in Germany achieve 6Gbps across 37km distance, claiming it could improve satellite broadband, mobile backhaul and emergency communications
Ofcom Wants More 5GHz Spectrum For Wi-Fi Routers
Ofcom wants more spectrum to be made available to Wi-Fi routers, claiming 6m homes and offices have sub par wireless connections
Microsoft Disables Controversial Wi-Fi Sharing Features In Windows 10
Microsoft removes some elements of Wi-Fi Sense, fixes bugs and adds Microsoft Edge improvements in latest build of Windows 10
British Airways Signs Deal With Gogo For Long Haul In-Flight Wi-Fi
International Airlines Group to bring in-flight Wi-Fi to British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus long-haul routes
iPass Targets Mobile App And IoT Integration With Wi-Fi SDK
iPass makes its network selection tech available to developers who want constant connectivity