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Project Rainbow - 802.11 Across the U.S.

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the pot-of-gold-optional dept.

rakerman writes "IBM, Intel and a number of wireless services operators are considering building a wireless data network across the U.S., according to the New York Times."

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  1. How about Boingo by msichiti · · Score: 2, Informative

    Boingo already started something similar quite a while ago. It's not clear from the story if they will be partners with Boingo or competitors. Any ideas, anybody?

  2. Nope by Subcarrier · · Score: 4, Informative

    802.11, 11b and 11g are 2.4 GHz. 11a is 5 GHz.

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  3. Re:celphones first! by jared9900 · · Score: 2, Informative

    there intent is not to get wireless networking everywhere. just to specific locations such as airports. be patient, infrastructures take time to develop, they also require a clear need. unless companies think they'll make a good profit off of it they won't be quick in development.

  4. Actually, you'll still be without... by YanceyAI · · Score: 3, Informative
    You: I still can't get a cable modem OR DSL in my house, so bring it on.

    The article: The companies involved -- which also include AT&T Wireless Services, Verizon Communications, and Cingular Wireless -- would build access points in public places such as airports but would not try to supply access to people's homes, according to the report.

    It's a bummer.

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