Topic: Wireless Broadband

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LightSquared, bankrupt, still aims to launch wireless network

LightSquared has filed for bankruptcy protection, saying that will give it more time to win regulatory approval. Regulators have blocked LightSquared's plans, saying they could interfere with GPS signals.
Stocks stay put as Europe eases debt fears

The Dow gained 25 points to close at 11796 as investors balanced positive signs for the US economy with a looming deadline for Congress' deficit super committee
Does Obama budget 'win the future'? Six ways he wants to boost innovation.

The Obama budget proposal for 2012 includes significant funding increases for scientific research and science education. But some supporters of an innovation agenda say it isn't ambitious enough.
High-speed wireless access for entire US will spark innovation, Obama says

President Obama aims for 98 percent of Americans to be able to go online using high-speed wireless access within five years.
4G phones loom, as Verizon tests its new network

4G phones? Verizon Wireless to launch 4G service on Sunday. 4G phones are still TBA.
LightSquared will make Broadband wireless access more competitive

LightSquared will launch a new wireless broadband network that aims to provide competition to the incumbent phone companies.
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Sprint EVO 4G launches, but not without a few snags

The Sprint EVO 4G, a next-gen smartphone built by HTC, hit store shelves today. But is the Sprint EVO 4G just a great phone looking for a great network?
Straight talk about cellphone ‘Gs’

How much faster is 3G than 2G? Where can you get 4G? And what is 2.5G?
WiMAX challenges Wi-Fi

This young tech weds the ease of Wi-Fi and the range of cellphone towers.