Wi-Fi · 2007-02-19
Municipal WiFi debate exposed deployment limits
A 2007 commentary used Google’s municipal WiFi efforts and an unhappy Portland experience to argue that citywide wireless networks were harder to build and run than slogans.
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Business · 2007-02-19
An online-sales checklist reflected early web marketing habits
A 2007 article offered a list of page-level tactics intended to increase online sales, from headings and descriptions to colour, audio and exit prompts.
Wi-Fi · 2007-02-19
WiFi in transport was presented as a connectivity opportunity
A 2007 transport-focused article explained WiFi as a wireless local-network technology and discussed its use in airports, hotels and transit settings.
Networks · 2007-02-19
Broadband was portrayed as a change in digital communication
A 2007 opinion piece looked back to the early web and argued that broadband made richer publishing, media and internet calling more practical.
Networks · 2007-02-19
Broadband was explained as shared transmission capacity
A 2007 explainer described broadband as a communications method able to carry multiple signals across allocated capacity, often over cable or optical infrastructure.
Wi-Fi · 2007-01-26
WiFi-capable phones were forecast to grow quickly
A January 2007 market report predicted rapid growth for mobile phones that combined WiFi, VoIP and cellular use.
Research · 2007-01-26
RFID tags helped researchers follow paper wasps
In January 2007, the Zoological Society of London described a study using RFID tags and nest readers to observe the movements of female paper wasps.
Business · 2007-01-26
Smaller UK ISPs stressed tailored service during consolidation
A January 2007 Ofcom survey reported that many niche UK providers saw personalised products as their advantage over larger internet service companies.
Software · 2007-01-26
Analysts debated how to classify the first iPhone
In January 2007, ABI Research analysts argued that Apple’s newly announced iPhone did not fit their definition of a smartphone because third-party software was not openly.
Mobile · 2006-11-26
An unannounced iPhone was seen as a possible 2007 disruptor
In November 2006, reports and analyst comments treated an Apple iPhone as a rumour that could reshape handsets if it reached market in 2007.
Wi-Fi · 2006-11-26
US WiFi patent ruling raised industry questions
In November 2006, a US court ruling upheld a CSIRO patent and found Buffalo Technology had infringed it, according to the report.
Business · 2006-11-26
Vodafone discussed convergence and own-brand data devices
In November 2006, Vodafone said it was considering a fixed-mobile convergence offer and lower-cost devices resembling BlackBerry-style products.
Networks · 2006-11-26
Mobile broadband forecasts favoured established 3G paths
A November 2006 forecast expected mobile broadband use to grow strongly by 2010, with HSPA and EV-DO expected to carry most connections.
Voice · 2006-11-25
Clipcomm showed a Bluetooth bridge for home VoIP
At a Korean VoIP and IPTV event in 2006, Clipcomm presented the BS-T100V as a way to carry a home VoIP service to a mobile phone over Bluetooth.
Voice · 2006-11-21
Netgear’s Skype WiFi phone aimed to untether internet calling
A 2006 product report described the Netgear SPH101 as a WiFi handset for signing in to Skype without remaining at a computer.
Voice · 2006-11-14
A 2006 VoIP list reflected an industry in motion
A 2006 list of influential forces in IP telephony put the Asterisk community first and grouped companies, public bodies and individuals around the developing market.
Voice · 2006-09-29
Orange launched a fixed-mobile convergence service
In September 2006, Orange announced Unique, a service intended to let broadband customers use one handset for mobile and VoIP calling.
Hardware · 2006-09-29
High option prices shaped 2006 sat-nav interest
A 2006 survey described satellite navigation as attractive to UK car buyers until its optional-equipment price was considered.