Wireless Internet casts its shadow, and substance, in New York
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New York, NY is becoming the location for a number of start-up companies which offer wireless services for hand-held devices. Although most of the devices are still developed in California, New York City is emerging as the center for wireless Internet advertising, financing and applications.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2000
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Weak reception: U.S. lagging behind in wireless, and that may be just as well
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In Europe and Asia, cell telecoms offer many Internet-related services not available in the U.S.: reservations, reminders, even vending machine payments. The U.S. trails these developments for two reasons. First, overseas markets adopted a single standard (GSM) for mobile phone communication. The U.S. has 3 or 4 standards, so the market for these services is fragmented, since they must be developed for each 'platform.' Second, the U.S. has a more robust and up-to-date wired telco system. In other countries, wireless was more widely adopted because it was a convenient alternative to patchy wired service. But now, demand for 'gimmicky' Internet services is waning abroad, so the U.S. looks wiser for what observers characterize as a 'conservative' path of wireless proliferation.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2001
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What now for wireless? Facing harsh realities
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Even though the wireless industry featured a prominent role in the aftermath of the attacks on the World Trade Center as a vital communication link, the lofty promises of most companies were found wanting. Venture capital firms are more interested in companies that are not boasting unproven services. The industry is anxious to service cities and towns off the grid but is bumping heads with the FCC over available radio spectrum. Only 39% of U.S. citizens use cellphones as opposed to about 60% in Japan and Europe. Carriers hope to capitalize on consumers interest in emergency communications.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 2001
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