Bringing an Internet Connection to Tuscany
May 24, 2010
A global USB cellular data modem isn't cheap or super speedy, but it can provide Internet access when you need it, wherever you roam.
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Presenting the MiFi of Your Dreams
Virgin Mobile’s MiFi is nearly like the ones offered by Sprint and Verizon but with three exceptions: an unlimited data plan, no contract and a $40-a-month service fee.
No-Contract Cellphones Offering More Choices
Offering greater freedom and long-term savings, no-contract plans are on the rise, with many options available and a growing clientele.
Minorities Favor Phones in Using Web
African-Americans and Latinos continue to own and use advanced features of cellphones more than whites do, with 87 percent of each group owning a cellphone compared with 80 percent for whites.
Bye-Bye, Batteries: Radio Waves as a Low-Power Source
Researchers are developing electronic systems that consume so little energy that it can be drawn from ambient radio waves.
Social Networking Takes Flight
As passengers increasingly use mobile devices to contact fellow travelers, airlines and social media providers are scrambling to catch up.
Broadband to Be Available for More Commercial Use
A presidential memorandum aims to make available for auction some 500 megahertz of spectrum.
Europe Pushes Google to Turn Over Wi-Fi Data
Reviews of Google data by privacy regulators show no sign of resolving inquiries into the improper collection of information on individuals.
Starbucks to Offer Free Wi-Fi
Starting July 1, Starbucks locations in the United States will offer wireless service via AT&T, and digital content will be offered through a partnership with Yahoo.
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