MuniWireless

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…

The city of Rijeka, Croatia, has deployed a municipal broadband wireless network. Rijeka, with a population of 140,000, is the country’s third largest city and principal seaport. It is located on an inlet of the Adriatic SeaThe city of Rijeka, Croatia, has deployed a municipal broadband wireless network. Rijeka, with a population of 140,000, is the country’s third largest city and principal seaport. It is located on an inlet of the Adriatic Sea.

Service is provided free to residents and visitors…

Sakthi PURA, Proxim Wireless, and Microsense Pvt. Ltd., are partnering to build a wireless broadband network that will provide distance learning, healthcare support, and other informational services in India’s Pollachi region.Sakthi PURA, Proxim Wireless and Microsense Pvt. Ltd., are partnering to build a wireless broadband network that will provide distance learning, healthcare support, and other informational services in India’s Pollachi region.

PURA stands for Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas and is a national initiative to bring broadband connectivity to…

Proxim has announced five new deployments, including installations in Denver, London and Sweden, as well as Radford Virginia and the village of Bellwood, outside of Chicago.Proxim has announced five new deployments, including installations in Denver, London and Sweden, as well as Radford Virginia and the village of Bellwood, outside of Chicago.

The London deployment, in which the company is partnering with service provider, Global Reach Group, will provide connectivity along the ThamesRiver for commercial, public safety and private boat traffic. Click…