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Could there be more spectrum in the pipeline for Wi-Fi?

Spectrum is the lifeblood of the Wi-Fi industry – and with more & more traffic moving to 5 GHz, the US government is already taking a concerted look at how to allocate more spectrum to Wi-Fi in that band. It’s not exactly around the corner, but there’s some chance that the groundwork to that end may be […]

“Spend money on a conference? Are you c**zy?”

Actually, we’re not. In today’s hyper-connected business world you might think that conferencing has lost its value. The truth is quite the opposite: Meeting people live is more important than ever before. That’s why there’s big value in attending the right conferences. Here’s my six-part guide to getting the most for your conferencing money: Set goals […]

Can wireless startup Starry disrupt cable in America?

For a lot more meet Starry’s CEO & Founder Chet Kanojia for a fireside chat at Wi-Fi NOW the conference in DC this April. Register here while Early Bird fees apply! Big cable carriers have exerted an iron grip on the US market for TV and broadband for decades. Now wireless startup Starry is out to change how broadband […]

The cellular industry is doomed. Here’s why.

As a Wi-Fi evangelist I’m still smiling from ear to ear after what LinkNYC pulled off last week. We knew that LinkNYC’s free Wi-Fi would likely be fast. But even I did not expect 450 Mbps in the streets of the Big Apple. That’s huge. Yes, the cellular industry is doomed (please don’t shoot the messenger) and it […]