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John Cox
Millions promised for community-based 'universal access'
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 14, 2008 - 7:38amThe Knight Center of Digital Excellence says it will invest millions in supporting community-based "universal access" to the Internet and digital services. It will begin by investing $625,000 toward a new wireless network designed to blanket up to 12 square miles of Akron, Ohio.
Intel researchers stretch Wi-Fi to cover 60 miles
Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 24, 2008 - 9:36amLast updated: April 22, 2008 - 3:35pm
Intel recently demonstrated a modified 802.11 radio link with a data rate of around 6 Mbps and a range of more than 60 miles.
