- Tue Aug 28 2007 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.
- Wed May 3 2006 New Wi-Fi standard hits another bump in the road
First draft of 802.11n standard fails to pass critical vote, which could trip up companies already selling compliant goods.
- Fri Sep 24 2004 Intel shelves plans for Wi-Fi access point
Due to lack of demand, the chipmaker postpones plans to build Wi-Fi access points into desktop PCs this year.
- Mon Aug 18 2003 Wi-Fi start-up extends reach of networks
Airgo Networks says its new multiple antenna technology will increase the range and performance of Wi-Fi networks.
- Tue Jun 3 2003 Atheros serves up new Wi-Fi combo chips
The company announces chips designed to help consumers connect to more types of wireless networks, as the industry looks to encourage more use of the emerging Wi-Fi technology.
- Mon Aug 16 2004 Second hat in ring for faster Wi-Fi standard
A second consortium puts in a bid for the faster 802.11n spec. But don't expect a battle over formats.
- Wed Oct 10 2007 Sprint's WiMax dilemma
Sprint Nextel's ousted CEO may not be the only casualty as unhappy investors pressure the company to dump plans for a next-generation network.
- Mon Jan 26 2009 Intel's Barrett leaves chipmaking legacy, shortfall
A man whose name is nearly synonymous with the world's largest chipmaker transformed the company's manufacturing process and anticipated Intel's need to diversify, but failed to pull it off.
- Wed Jul 5 2006 WiMax firm raises $900 million
With a cash infusion from Intel and Motorola, WiMax start-up Clearwire hopes to start building out its network.
- Mon Mar 26 2007 Wireless industry gears up for WiMax
Where does 3G wireless go from here? Many equipment makers and carriers are looking to the packet-based technology known as WiMax.




