Chip giant Intel announced it was pumping up city-wide wireless efforts for 13 cities across the globe in a pilot project that will focus on development and deployment of the WiFi networks and applications intended to allow connectivity throughout municipalities. Industry analysts saw the move as a shot across the bow of wireless carriers, who are facing competition from Intel and its ability to back the city WiFi efforts with significant resources, including hardware.
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WiFi Cities Get Intel Boost
Posted by: Jay Lyman August 19, 2005 12:30 PMChip giant Intel announced it was pumping up city-wide wireless efforts for 13 cities across the globe in a pilot project that will focus on development and deployment of the WiFi networks and applications intended to allow connectivity throughout municipalities. Industry analysts saw the move as a shot across the bow of wireless carriers, who are facing competition from Intel and its ability to back the city WiFi efforts with significant resources, including hardware.