According to a study in the US, 30% – 40% of the population can not get easy access to the internet in cities like New York, Baltimore, and Miami. Free Wi-Fi in public spaces is the first step to solving this problem.
We might think that almost everybody, in a developed country, has broadband access at home. However statistics underline the fact that still, a small part of the population can not afford this service. (more…)
On July 6th, 2016, Facebook introduced OpenCellular – an open-source wireless access platform, to improve connectivity in remote areas of the world.
Facebook’s efforts at improving connectivity infrastructure in remote areas became a reality when the company introduced OpenCellular, a technology developed to facilitate network deployment. This cost-effective, software-defined wireless access platform is designed so that those with low technical expertise can successfully deploy networks, and for technical experts to monitor and run the platform remotely. Facebook recently revealed that it plans to open-source the hardware design, the firmware and the control software of this system, enabling telecom operators, entrepreneurs, researchers and OEMs to build their own versions of the hardware. So that everyone can benefit from this technology, Facebook plans to work together with Telecom Infra Project, to build an active open source community and to select trial locations in order to establish the technical, functional, and operational aspects of the platform. (more…)
The American Library Association (ALA ) hosted a summit to explore the ways in which libraries are building digitally inclusive communities to support citizens’ digital empowerment.
The American Library Association (ALA) conducted a survey to find out how libraries managed the evolution of advancements in technology. It was revealed that the majority of US libraries already provide digital information, and services and have well established digital programs. Currently, they are also using technology to facilitate online activities, such as job searching or attending online courses. Libraries in the US have already enabled patrons to use e-readers, tablets, spaces for “makers”. (more…)
Will the biggest change in the industry of wireless networks by applying artificial intelligence to networking?
Wi-Fi has evolved a lot since 1999. Nowadays, many locations offer access to Wi-Fi. The performance of Wi-Fi devices is rapidly improving and networks are now manageable through advanced on-premise or cloud-based software. However, managing enterprise wireless networks requires a great deal of effort for networking engineers. According to Ajay Malik, engineer, and entrepreneur in the wireless network industry, artificial intelligence could solve this problem by transforming wireless networks into self-managed systems. (more…)
In Russian cities, most places offer a public Wi-Fi connection. Still, there is a long way to go before a wireless connection can be provided throughout the entire country.
Russia offers public Wi-Fi to citizens and visitors in the majority of public spaces, particularly in main cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. Moscow has the highest percentage of hotspots (61%) across the country, offering open networks in subways, airports, train stations, hotels, restaurants, and cafés. (more…)
1.5 million Indians are now enjoying high-speed Wi-Fi at 19 railway stations throughout India.
Some time ago, Google, in collaboration with Railtel, announced the launch of “the largest public Wi-Fi project in the world”, a high-speed Wi-Fi network covering more than 400 railway stations throughout India using 45,000-km of fiber optics. While only 20% of networks were rolled out so far, high-speed internet is already available at 19 stations, including the four largest stations in India – Sealdah, Lucknow Jn, Lucknow, and Gorakhpur Jn.