Nice piece on Wi-Fi in the Sky, from The Wall Street Journal:
“The world now has one less place to escape from constant connection. Indeed, upon returning to New York last week, I told a co-worker about my in-flight Internet experience and the first words out of his mouth were, ‘That just ruined my life.'”
— Adam Thompson
After reviewing Wi-Fi in 50 cities & counting, the thought occurred, “Hey, why not take a look at wireless Internet in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex?“.
Yes, why not?
So, we have done a few Wi-Fi test runs at the new Omni Hotel in Fort Worth at night, with more in the works for that venue. Meanwhile, today the pinglets drove over to the “Dallas North Forty” … Plano, up near the edge of Denton County.
In the wake of Southwest’s being recognized for the best on-time arrivals percentage for 2008, they have also announced the latest development in their Wi-Fi strategy … one which we at PingWi-Fi favor because of the plane-to-satellite technology. Here’s the news release:
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TESTS THE INFORMATION SUPERSKYWAY
Airline Begins Customer Tests of InFlight Wi-Fi
Can we truly realize the impact that began in this society on this day? Music. Politics. Culture. Fashion. Ethnicity. Revolution. Etc.
On Feb. 7, 1964, the Beatles arrived in New York for their first American tour, touching off rock ‘n’ roll’s “British Invasion.”
See the entire story at The Dallas Morning News from The Associated Press:
More news releases of interest … 8 megapixels and GPS in a loaded, QWERTY touch-screen …
SAMSUNG MOBILE AND T-MOBILE USA INTRODUCE BEST-IN-CLASS 8-MEGAPIXEL CAMERA PHONE
Samsung Memoir™ Captures and Shares High-Quality Images With Advanced Features and Touch Screen
DALLAS and BELLEVUE, WASH. — Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) and T-Mobile USA, Inc., today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Memoir™, a full touch-screen mobile phone equipped with an 8-megapixel camera and premium multimedia features, placing it among the highest quality imaging phones available in the U.S.
This just in from our Green Bureau …
MOTO™ W233 Renew Now Available From T-Mobile USA
Exclusive to T-Mobile Customers, the Renew is the World’s First Mobile Phone Made Using Plastics Comprised of Recycled Water Bottles
BELLEVUE, Wash. — T-Mobile USA, Inc., and Motorola, today announced the retail availability of the MOTO W233 Renew, the ideal mobile phone for eco-conscious consumers. A first of its kind, and initially exclusive to only T-Mobile® customers, the plastic phone housing for the Renew is comprised of recycled water bottles and is entirely recyclable.
This just in …
VIRGIN MOBILE USA DEBUTS SECOND GENERATION OCEAN
New Ocean 2 Incorporates Broad Range of Mobile Content, Social Media and GPS Features on 3G Network
Virgin Mobile USA Also Extends 7PM Nights & Weekends to Contract Customers
WARREN, N.J. – Virgin Mobile USA (NYSE: VM) has announced the first contract 3G handset in its 2009 line-up, the long-awaited Helio Ocean 2 by Virgin Mobile. A sleek, soft-edge dual slider, the new Ocean 2 boasts slimmer lines and a larger screen than its predecessor. With easy access to popular messaging and social networks and sites, the Ocean 2 by Virgin Mobile will be on sale for $149 at www.virginmobileusa.com beginning February 12.
My first marathon? Ha … I was the official photographer and did the course several times over … shooting photos from the “b..ch seat” — the sidecar — on a BMW motorcycle … long story.
Anyway, the Cowtown is coming … in about 26 days. Hmmm … Wonder if there is much Wi-Fi along the 26.2 course?
Well … there is a deal, give or take 18 years, but a deal all the same. SF Gate posted this, but the headline and the story are at odds on the duration. I am leaning toward 20. Once people have Wi-Fi on a train, they are unlikely to give it up, yo.
BART signs 2-year deal for Wi-Fi
A pilot project testing high-speed Internet access on portions of BART will expand systemwide, allowing people to surf the Web, send e-mail and videoconference when riding the rails or waiting in the stations.
The goal is to outfit the 104 miles of track and the 43 stations by the end of 2011, said Cooper Lee, CEO of Wi-Fi Rail Inc., the startup company based in Gold River (Sacramento County) that will provide the communications system.
Interesting report from Broadband DSL Reports:
Comcast Engaged in Free Wi-Fi Trial
Working with Cablevision on Wi-Fi trial in New Jersey
See the entire story at:
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Comcast-Engaged-in-Free-WiFi-Trial-100573?nocomment=1
Broadband Reports has learned that Comcast is engaged in trials that may (or may not) result in the company offering Comcast customers free Wi-Fi.
According to sources within Comcast, the cable giant has been studying Cablevision’s free Wi-Fi operations with great interest, and today launched a technical trial offering Wi-Fi service near New Jersey Transit commuter rail stations throughout the New Jersey region.
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