MuniWireless

Two afternoon panels Tuesday at the 4GWE conference here in Los Angeles made it clear that software developers, and not carriers, will drive innovation when it comes to 4G wireless applications of the future. The big, unanswered question is if, how and when two very different camps — developers and service providers — will work together in a fashion profitable for both camps.

There was more than a little animosity on display during the panel talks, and perhaps it was a…

The lingering, won’t-go-away question about whether or not AT&T’s wireless networks are up to snuff reached a bit of a critical mass this past weekend, first with a critical story in the New York Times that was followed by reports of iPhone Disconnectus at SXSW.

Though Ma Bell tried to soothe the interactive crowd’s Twitter explosion of contempt by adding more cell capacity in Austin, Om does a good job of asking the bigger question of what’s up with the network…

Stephouse Networks, a Portland-based wireless ISP, announced they are offering Wi-Fi and fixed WiMAX service within the five square miles of Portland’s downtown area and two square miles of North Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood. The fixed WiMAX service is targeted to enterprise users, primarily to replace more expensive T-1 lines.

Last week, I spoke to Tyler Booth, CEO of Stephouse, about their Portland network. Booth made it clear that Stephouse did not take over the MetroFi contract with Portland (even though…

Before you go out and buy the new 3G iPhone from Apple, read the reviews by David Pogue and Walt Mossberg. In summary: if you already have an iPhone, it’s not worthwhile getting the latest version. Apple is opening its iPhone applications store tomorrow in connection with the 3G iPhone launch, but those applications will also be available to existing iPhone users. One application I’m keen on using is iCall, a VOIP program that allows you to make calls via…