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May I Borrow a Cup of WiFi?
At one time, a knock on the door was from a friend or neighbor looking to borrow some sugar or the hedge trimmer. Today, more often than not, that knock represents someone stopping by for a visit and asking to “borrow” your home network to connect to the Internet. U.S. consumers carry an aver…
WiFi All Around Us
The visibility and importance of service provider WiFi solutions have grown tremendously in the last year or so, based on a growing realization of the benefits. And it’s not just for offload. WiFi is a valuable tool in helping operators optimize their networks, monetize various applications, and…
Deutsche Telkom, Telefonica Move on IP NGNs From Cisco
Recent Cisco news highlights two prominent service providers – Deutsche Telekom and Telefonica – who have chosen Cisco IP Next-Generation Network solutions. Deutsche Telekom subsidiary Hrvatski Telekom – Croatia’s largest telecommunications company – is using Cisco solutions in its new TeraStream cl…
Cisco IBSG Research – What Mobile Users Want from WiFi
Once upon a time – one not so long ago – mobile devices were primarily used by upper-level executives. That model is now turned on its head, as mobile devices seem as common among employees as shoes and socks. Smartphones, tablets, and new hybrid devices provide access to critical information an…
WiFi Momentum Continues — WBA Holds Global Summit
Just concluding today is the WiFi Global Summit in San Francisco, hosted by the Wireless Broadband Alliance. Billed as the world’s largest carrier-grade WiFi event, the Summit was very successful. More than 400 people attended; all the sessions were well attended, with many of them packed; and feed…