Otheruses File Handheld Maritime VHF 217x289.png thumb right 217px A handheld marine radio. Wireless ... digital assistant s PDAs , and wireless network ing. Other examples of wireless technology include Global Positioning System GPS units, Garage door opener s or garage doors, wireless Mouse computing ... television , broadcast television and cordless telephone s. Introduction Wireless operations ... in this manner over both short and long distances. Wireless services Unreferenced section date December 2006 Common examples of wireless equipment include Telemetry control and traffic control systems ... keyboards and printers can also be linked to a computer via wireless using technology such as Wireless ... services use direct broadcast satellite to provide multiple television channels to viewers. Wireless networks Wireless networking i.e. the various types of unlicensed 2.4 GHz WiFi devices is used ... to location. Another common use is for mobile networks that connect via satellite. A wireless transmission .... The following situations justify the use of wireless technology To span a distance beyond the capabilities ... or financially impractical, or To remotely connect mobile users or networks. Modes Wireless communications ... , point to multipoint communication , broadcasting , cellular network s and other wireless network s. Cordless The term wireless should not be confused with the term cordless , which is generally ..., are also wireless in the sense that information is transferred from the cordless telephone to the telephone s base unit via some type of wireless Link telecommunications communications link . This has ... Telecommunications . History Photophone Main Photophone The world s first wireless telephone ... applications in military communications and later in fiber optic communication s. Early wireless work Main Wireless telegraphy David E. Hughes transmitted radio signals over a few hundred yards by means ... Valley Railroad. In 1891, Edison obtained the wireless patent for this method using inductance ... more details
Wireless refers to the transfer of information signals without using wires. The term may also refer to Wireless LAN , a wireless local area computer network WiMAX , a wireless wide area computer network Bluetooth , a wireless system for data communications between devices Wireless phone, a less often used name for a mobile phone mobile cellular phone Wireless, an old British term for radio Wireless telegraphy , an early form of radio technology Wireless TV series Wireless TV series , a Canadian animated series Music Wireless band , a Canadian rock band from the 1970s and 1980s WirelessWireless album WirelessWireless album , 1976 debut album by the band WirelessWireless Threshold album Wireless Threshold album , 2003 album by the band Threshold Wireless Festival , a music festival held every year since 2005 in Hyde Park, London Other Wireless Hill , Macquarie Island, Australia disambig ... more details
Unreferenced date April 2011 Infobox album See Wikipedia WikiProject Albums Name Wireless Type Studio Album Artist Wireless Band Wireless Cover WirelessWireless album .jpg Released 1976 Recorded Genre Rock music Rock Length Label Atlantic Records Atlantic Producer Jack Richardson record producer Jack Richardson Reviews Last album This album Next album Wireless is Wireless Band Wireless first album, released in 1976. Track list Spend the Night With Me Old Fashioned Feeling Where We Ought to Be Lady Anne I Just Couldn t Believe It Lovin in Return Chain of Fools Go Now Moody Blues Love the Way You Feel DEFAULTSORT WirelessWireless Album Category 1976 albums Category Albums produced by Jack Richardson ... more details
A Wireless Supplicant is a program that runs on a computer and is responsible for making login requests to a wireless network. ref citeweb title Wireless Authentication Implementation url http msdn.microsoft.com en us library ms894753.aspx publisher microsoft.com accessdate 2008 03 18 ref It handles passing the login and encryption credentials to the authentication server . It also handles roaming from one wirelessWireless access point access point to another, in order to maintain connectivity. See also wpa supplicant References reflist Category Wireless networking wireless stub network software stub ... more details
Wireless HDMI is a colloquial term for wireless High definition video high definition audio and video signals connectivity on consumer electronics products. Note There is no official wireless standard that includes the name HDMI, which is a registered trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Currently, most HD wireless transmission technologies utilize unlicensed 5 Ghz or 60 Ghz radio frequencies and include various proprietary protocols for wireless transmission LG Wireless 1080p , Philips Wireless HDTV Link , Sony Bravia Wireless Link , Asus Wireless Display Connectivity , etc. there are several technologies attempting to become the industry standards like WirelessHD , Wireless Home Digital Interface and the Wireless Gigabit Alliance proprietary video compression schemes that work over 802.11n and similar wireless interfaces. Asus WAVI Wireless Audio Video Interaction wireless HDMI use 4 x 5 MIMO channels with Two Way Wireless USB Control. ref cite web url http www.hardwaresphere.com 2011 04 17 asus wavi worlds first wireless hdmi kit with usb control title Asus WAVI HDMI accessdate 2011 05 06 ref Wireless HDTV aka WiDi availability is currently an on going development. In 2010, Toshiba began marketing the first Widi device. Reflist electronics stub Category Wireless networking Category Television technology Category Film and video technology ... more details
Image Wtlogosmall.png thumb right Wireless Toronto is a volunteer non profit community wireless network in Toronto . Wireless Toronto began in 2005 and has been setting up no cost public wireless Internet access around the Greater Toronto Area and exploring ways to use Wi Fi technology to strengthen local community and culture. Wireless Toronto Hotspot Wi Fi hotspots are created using Linksys WRT54G wireless routers running OpenWrt and WiFiDog Captive Portal WifiDog . Currently, the largest hotspot is in the historic St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. Other free wireless services in the GTA The Toronto Public Library TPL offers free public wireless access in all of its 99 branches. The Markham Public Libraries MPL offers free public wireless access in the Angus Glen Library, the Markham Village Library, the Thornhill Community Library, and the Unionville Library Viva bus rapid transit Viva offers free wireless access on its Rapid Transit Vehicles See also municipal wireless network External links http wirelesstoronto.ca Wireless Toronto Site http wirelesstoronto.ca blog Wireless Toronto Blog http www.torontopubliclibrary.ca spe ser wir.jsp Toronto Public Library Free Wireless Internet Access Service Category Wireless network organizations Toronto Category Organizations based in Toronto Toronto stub ... more details
Merge Wireless Distribution System date January 2010 Unreferenced date September 2007 When two or more hosts ought to be connected with one another over the IEEE 802.11 protocol and the distance is too long for a direct connection to be established, a wireless repeater also called wireless range extender is used to bridge the gap. It can be a specialized stand alone computer networking device . Also, some Wireless network interface controller WNIC s optionally support operating in such a mode. See also Wi Fi Wireless router Wireless Access Point External links DEFAULTSORT Wireless Repeater Category Networking hardware wireless stub ... more details
Image Midwest wireless.png right Midwest Wireless Midwest Wireless was a wireless telephone company serving southern Minnesota , northern Iowa and western Wisconsin in the United States . The company served roughly 400,000 customers and used CDMA phone technology. The company s slogan was We answer to you. The headquarters were in Mankato, Minnesota . The coverage region of Midwest Wireless excluded the Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities metropolitan area. Midwest Wireless provided 2G and 3G service using CDMA 2000 and EV DO technologies. Midwest Wireless was also one of the largest wireless Internet service providers in the United States. Midwest Wireless was purchased by Alltel in late 2005 http www.alltel.com corporate media news 05 nov n411nov1805.html the purchase was cleared of antitrust concerns on September 7, 2006 and was completed on October 3, 2006 http www.midwestwireless.com Home AboutUs CurrentArticles.htm Articles100306 . As of July 2007, Alltel still doing business as does business as Midwest Wireless in markets formerly served by Midwest Wireless. Midwest Wireless was the naming sponsor of the Midwest Wireless Civic Center which became the Alltel Center in Mankato from 1996 to 2007, and is now the Verizon Wireless Center . External links http www.midwestwireless.com Midwest Wireless corporate website Category Defunct mobile phone companies of the United States Category Companies disestablished in 2006 Category Defunct companies based in Minnesota ... more details
File Linksys Wireless G Router.jpg thumb 200px A Linksys wireless g router seealso Wireless access point A Wireless router is a device that performs the functions of a Router computing router but also includes the functions of a wireless access point and a network switch . They are commonly used to allow access to the Internet or a computer network without the need for a cabled connection. It can function in a wired LAN local area network , a wireless only LAN WLAN , or a mixed wired wireless network. Most current wireless routers have the following characteristics LAN ports which function in the same manner as the ports of a network switch A WAN port to connect to a wide area network , typically one with Internet access. External destinations are accessed using this port. If it is not used, many functions of the router will be bypassed. A wireless antenna allows connections from other wireless devices NICs network interface card s , wireless repeater s, wireless access points, and wireless network bridge bridges , for example , usually using the Wi Fi standard. Some wireless routers also include a DSL or cable modem in addition to their other components. Major manufacturers 3Com Apple Inc. Asus Belkin Buffalo Technology D Link Linksys Motorola Netgear Mikrotik Steele Inc. TP Link ZyXEL ZyXEL Communications Corp. reflist External links commons Category Wi Fi routers and access points Wi Fi routers and access points http www.networkworld.com newsletters lans 2010 031810 wireless router.html Wireless router basics Computer stub Category Wireless networking hardware Router Category Wireless access points Router Category Hardware routers Wireless router ar fa mk sv Tr dl s brygga ... more details
notability date April 2008 Infobox company company name Lucky Wireless company logo company slogan company type Private foundation 2005 location Redmond, Washington , United States USA slogan key people industry Wireless services products CDMA2000 and Evolution Data Optimized EV DO wireless voice and data services , SMS text messaging , MMS picture messaging homepage http www.luckywireless.com luckywireless.com Lucky Wireless was an MVNO Clarify date July 2011 that used the Verizon Wireless network. Their service also included Lucky Aces , which included the Sprint Nextel Sprint network for pre paid service along with the Verizon Wireless network. Lucky Wireless succeeded Venture Mobile , which was formed by Massachusetts company BMA. Lucky Wireless is powered Clarify date July 2011 Telspace for its infrastructure. ref http www.telspace.com pressreleases 7.15.2005.pdf ref Lucky Wireless had an offshoot called Shout Wireless for a few years in the late 2000s but discontinued it when independent wireless store Myway Wireless of Glen Burne, Maryland took over its customer care and technical support. In late 2010, several Verizon MVNOs became defunct for different reasons along with Lucky Wireless. The exact status of BMA is unknown but it is believed By whom date July 2011 that their agreement with MyWay Wireless lapsed and it was not renewed. As of 2011, Lucky Wireless should be considered defunct Says who date July 2011 as a Verizon MVNO along with Air Voice Express Cdma and Mingo Wireless Verizon version converted to Sprint mvno . References references External links http www.getluckywireless.com Lucky Wireless http www.lucky aces.com Lucky Aces US mobile phone companies Category Mobile virtual network operators Category Companies based in Redmond, Washington wireless stub ... more details
cleanup date July 2009 Wireless triangulation is a method of determining the location of wireless nodes using IEEE 802.11 standards. ref cite web url http www.interlinknetworks.com graphics news wireless detection and tracking.pdf title A Practical Approach to Identifying and Tracking Unauthorized 802.11 Cards and Access Points accessdate 2009 07 08 ref It is normally implemented by measuring the RSSI signals strength. ref cite web url http www.techonline.com learning techpaper 216200021 title Wireless Triangulation Using RSSI Signals accessdate 2009 07 08 ref See also Location awareness Real time locating standards Wireless Local Area Network Wireless Personal Area Network references Category Radio frequency identification Category Radio navigation Category Tracking Category Wireless locating ... more details
Infobox musical artist See Wikipedia WikiProject Musicians name Wireless image caption image size background group or band alias origin Canada Genre years active 1976 1980 label Atlantic Records Atlantic , Anthem Records Anthem associated acts website No footnotes date March 2008 Wireless is a Rock music rock band from Canada . They recorded three albums during their career WirelessWireless album Wireless , Positively Human, Relatively Sane album Positively Human, Relatively Sane and No Static album No Static . Members Mike Crawford Guitar, vocals Allan Marshall Wireless Allan Marshall Bass, vocals Steve McMurray Guitar, vocals Marty Morin drums Former members Glenn Beatson Drums Mike Lalonde Vocals Discography WirelessWireless album Wireless 1976 Positively Human, Relatively Sane album Positively Human, Relatively Sane 1978 No Static album No Static 1980 References reflist External links http www.garylessard.com wireless Gary Lessard s Wireless Web site http www.peacedogman.com dtu9.htm Peacedogman s review of No Static http www.milesago.com Artists autumn.htm Autumn pre Wireless band Category Canadian rock music groups Category Anthem Records artists Category Musical groups established in 1976 Category Musical groups disestablished in 1980 Category Musical groups from Toronto Canada band stub ... more details
Optical wireless is the combined use of optical optical fiber optical fibre and wireless radio radio frequency communication to provide telecommunications telecommunication to clusters of end points which are geographically distant. The high capacity optical fibre is used to span the longest distances, and a lower cost wireless link carries the signal for the last mile to nearby users. Sources http searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com sDefinition 0,,sid40 gci760820,00.html Definition Optical Wireless , SearchMobileComputuing website. Optical communication Telecommunications telecom stub Category Optical communications Category Local loop ... more details
Infobox Company company name Sierra Wireless, Inc. company logo File Sierrtag180x36.png 180px Sierra Wireless company type Public company Public br nasdaq SWIR , tsx SW foundation Vancouver , British Columbia ... Wireless PC cards, ruggedized modems, embedded modules revenue gain 526.4 million United States dollar ... delivery report delivery 2009 annual report.ashx title Sierra Wireless 2009 Annual Report ref ... CorporateProfile.aspx title Sierra Wireless Company Profile ref parent subsid market cap 270 million ... Company Profile for Sierra Wireless Inc SWIR accessdate 2008 10 16 ref homepage http www.sierrawireless.com www.sierrawireless.com footnotes Sierra Wireless nasdaq SWIR , tsx SW is a wirelesswireless ... in Richmond, British Columbia , Canada . Sierra Wireless offers industry leading mobile computing ... over cellular networks. Wireless service providers, equipment manufacturers, enterprises and government organizations around the world depend on Sierra Wireless for reliable wireless technology. Sierra Wireless offers 2G , 3G and 4G mobile broadband wireless modems, routers and gateways ... indirect channels, such as wireless operators e.g., AT&T Mobility , TELUS , Sprint Nextel Sprint and Verizon Wireless , resellers, and Original Equipment Manufacturer OEMs . ref cite web url http www.sierrawireless.com ... 20Report.pdf title Sierra Wireless 2006 Q1 Quarterly Report accessdate 2006 06 27 archiveurl http ... 6, 2007, Sierra Wireless announced its purchase of Hayward, California based AirLink Communications, a privately held developer and supplier of wireless data solutions, for 27 million in cash and stock. ref cite web url http biz.yahoo.com ap 070306 sierra wireless airlink.html title Sierra Wireless ... ref On August 5, 2008, Sierra Wireless announced its purchase of Junxion , producers of the Linux based Mobile phone mobile wireless access point s and network router computing router s. ref http www.sierrawireless.com ... Wireless Completes Asset Purchase Agreement with Junxion, Inc. ref In October 2008, Sierra Wireless ... more details
Digitel Wireless is a wireless broadband integrator associated with primarily rural and agricultural projects in the Southeastern United States. It is best known for involvement in public and private funded projects that have compound results such as Internet access, research data collection, and water conservation. ref http www.businessweek.com magazine content 08 72 s0812042690237.htm ref The core team within Digitel Wireless are from what was once Camvera Networks previously Tri State Broadband . Companies like Digitel Wireless are often associated with municipal wireless network projects. The broadband systems involved are typically found in non served and under served rural and fringe urban markets. These are the markets commonly associated with Broadband Internet access where a Wireless Internet service provider does not already exist. A common method to fund the creation of these broadband companies is to make use of Rural Utilities Service funding and most recently, broadband stimulus provisions. ref http arstechnica.com tech policy news 2009 04 broadband stimulus and the fccs internet policy statement.ars ref Digitel Wireless is a division of Digitel . References reflist Category Wireless internet service providers ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Unsourced image removed File soho tzw.jpg thumb A wireless gateway is a computer networking device that routes packets from a wireless LAN to another network, typically a wired Wide area network WAN . Wireless gateways combine the functions of a wireless access point , a Router computing router , and often provide firewall networking firewall functions as well. This converged device saves desk space and simplifies wiring by replacing two electronic devices with one. See also Wi Fi IEEE 802.11 Residential gateway DEFAULTSORT Wireless Gateway Category Networking hardware Wireless stub ... more details
Ruckus Wireless is a manufacturing manufacturer of higher end computer products for wireless Internet Computer network networking . The company deals almost completely in business computer technology computing solution s rather than home systems. ref http www.ruckuswireless.com Ruckus Wireless homepage ref Ruckus Wireless received funding from Sequoia Capital , WK Technology Fund, Sutter Hill Ventures, and Triplepoint Capital. ref http www.crunchbase.com company ruckus wireless 2 Ruckus Wireless Crunchbase profile ref References references Category Networking hardware companies Wireless stub Compu company stub Compu hardware stub ... more details
Velocita Wireless is a national wireless telecommunications service provider that is based in Woodbridge, New Jersey , United States . Known by several names over the years, Velocita Wireless has been in existence for over 17 years as the operator of the Mobitex network in the United States. Previously known as Cingular Interactive, L.P., BellSouth Wireless Data and prior to that RAM Mobile Data , Velocita Wireless carved a market for itself with the acquisition of the Mobitex network from Cingular and rebranding itself overall as Velocita in 2004. History In 2001, the company s Mobitex network proved to be effective in communications in Manhattan during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Most other cellular and wireless telecommunications services were knocked out or overloaded in New York City . The effectiveness of the network led to Velocita developing a small following amongst emergency responders in the United States. http www.ft.com cms s 83eb57de e724 11d9 a721 00000e2511c8,dwp uuid fb0d80f4 2663 11d8 81c6 0820abe49a01.html . In 2006, Velocita Wireless became a strategic buyout for the Sprint Nextel Corporation . http www2.sprint.com mr news dtl.do?id 10500 Based in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Sprint was overcoming various shortcomings of the NEXTEL Communications Integrated Digital Enhanced Network iDEN which it acquired in 2005. The spectrum holdings of Velocita ... newsArticle newsroom&ID 1034512&highlight ref On July 2, 2007 Velocita Wireless was bought by United Wireless. ref http www.phonescoop.com news item.php?n 2269 Velocita Wireless, United Wireless Merge Operations Phone Scoop Bot generated title ref In 2010, Velocita Wireless emerged from internal restructuring to focus its narrow band nationwide wireless data networks on machine to machine telemetry ... vehicle location AVL , home and business security, and wireless vending. References references External links http www.velocitawireless.com Velocita Wireless Category Sprint Nextel ... more details
Infobox wifi network abbreviation wthess full Wireless Thessaloniki logo Image Wthess.jpg 170px wireless thessaloniki network logo url http www.wthess.net commercial No country Greece area salonica users approx. 100 operational Yes nodesurl http wind.twmn.net Wireless Thessaloniki is an experimental wireless community network growing in the air of Thessaloniki, Greece . It is one of the first wireless networks deployed in the city. It was founded by Konstantinos Natsakis and Athanasios Kanaris on November, 2002 . The primary goals of this project was twofold Development of a floppy linux distribution that would provide encryption better than Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Construction of low cost antennas and routers based on old PCs, placed in water resist boxes in order to be placed on rooftops Unsourced image removed Image Box antenna.jpg thumb a wthess wireless router in action The linux floppy distribution formed, named Paladir , was named after the palant r i in J. R. R. Tolkien s The Lord of the Rings , as it provided insight to other wireless routers running Paladir. The first wireless link, connecting two points with distance of 4.5 km , was achieved on March 1st, 2003 , in 11 Mbit s. Since then, the wthess network counts more than 20 nodes sparged on rooftops of the city. It is connected with TWMN and SWN to provide connectivity with other community networks, and it is also connected through wired network with AWMN and other wireless communities in Greece . See also Athens Wireless Metropolitan Network Heraklion Student Wireless Network Patras Wireless Network TWMN Thessaloniki Wireless Metropolitan Network External links http www.wthess.net Wireless Thessaloniki Network website mostly in Greek Category Wireless network organizations ... more details
Fixed wireless is the operation of wireless devices or systems used to connect two fixed locations e.g., buildings with a radio or other wireless link, such as laser bridge . ref citeweb title Wireless Broadband and Other Fixed Wireless Systems url http www.networkcomputing.com netdesign bb1.html publisher networkcomputing.com accessdate 2008 02 20 ref Usually, fixed wireless is part of a wireless LAN infrastructure. The purpose of a fixed wireless link is to enable data communications between the two sites or buildings. Fixed wireless data FWD links are often a cost effective alternative to leasing fiber or installing cables between the buildings. The Point to point telecommunications point to point signal Data transmission transmission s occur through the air over a Terrestrial radio terrestrial microwave platform rather than through copper or optical fiber therefore, fixed wireless does not require satellite feeds or local telephone service. The advantages of fixed wireless include the ability to connect with users in remote areas without the need for laying new cables and the capacity ... wireless devices usually derives their electrical power from the public utility mains, unlike mobile wireless or portable wireless devices which tend to be battery electricity battery powered. Antennas Fixed wireless services typically use a directional radio antenna on each end of the signal e.g. ... connection speeds. Fixed Wireless Broadband With the growing infrastructure of the GSM wireless networks, fixed wireless has also become a viable solution for broadband access. Using the 3G speed and reliability, businesses and homes can use fixed wireless antenna technology to access broadband internet and Layer 2 networks using fixed Wireless broadband . Because of the redundancy and saturation ... wired infrastructure is not yet available, fixed wireless broadband has become a viable option for internet access. References reflist wireless stub Category Wireless networking ... more details
orphan date January 2010 Infobox Company name GTC Wireless, Inc. logo type Private genre foundation 1997 modifies Founded entry founder location city Whippany, New Jersey location country USA location modifies Headquarters entry origins key people area served industry Telecommunications products services Wireless , revenue n a operating income n a net income n a num employees n a parent divisions subsid owner slogan homepage http www.gtcwireless.com dissolved footnotes 1 GTC Wireless is a telecommunication corporation found in 1997. Since it was sold in 2007, its operations are solely in the wireless phone service. They are an MVNO on the AT&T network. History Originally GTC Telecom, GTC Wireless was found in 1997 and changed its name in 2006. This follow their intent of shifting to being a Mobile Virtual Network Operator. ref cite web title GTC Telecom to Change Name to GTC Wireless publisher Business Wire date November 7, 2005 url http findarticles.com p articles mi m0EIN is 2005 Nov 7 ai n15779542 accessdate 2007 11 05 ref GTC Wireless was sold to Atrium Wireless Partners, LLC in November, 2007. They are an independent company and are no longer affiliated with GTC Telecom. References references United States telephone companies External links http www.gtcwireless.com GTC Wireless DEFAULTSORT Gtc Wireless Category Internet service providers of the United States Category Mobile phone companies of the United States Category Companies based in Morris County, New Jersey ... more details
A wireless intercom is a telecommunications device that enables voice communication without the need to run copper wire s between intercom stations. A wired intercom system may incorporate wireless elements. There are many types of wireless intercom systems on the market. Most wireless intercom systems ... systems that advertise themselves as wireless, but communicate over existing building AC electrical wiring. Basic terms Station A wireless intercom unit. Outdoor Intercom This is an intercom ... talk to the visitor. Channels Some wireless intercom systems have more than one channel so private ... Usually this means the ability to listen to what is happening at a wireless intercom unit. Conference ... to all the stations in the location. Wired vs. Wireless One reason to use a wireless intercom ... is the increased portability of a wireless system. With battery powered radio frequency wireless intercom units, a person can carry a station as they walk around. One of the challenges of a wireless system is the possibility of interference. Radio frequency wireless systems may get interference from other wireless devices. Some wireless intercom designs reduce this interference by using Spread spectrum digital spread spectrum . Encrypted wireless Wired intercom is inherently private, so long as the wiring system isn t tapped by outside parties. Wireless intercom is not inherently private conversations on a wireless intercom are broadcast using publicly available wireless frequencies which ..., cordless telephones, or the same brand of wireless intercom. Wireless intercom privacy can be provided ... manufacturers offer encrypted wireless intercom for corporate, military and sports team customers desiring instant voice communications with privacy. ref http www.clearcom.com product wireless HME DX200 DX200C HME DX200 encrypted wireless intercom ref ref http www.telexradiocom.com product.php?id 71897XX Telex BTR 1 encrypted wireless intercom ref The first use of encrypted wireless intercom ... more details
Orphan date October 2006 att June 2011 Commented out because image was deleted Image logo exi wireless.gif frame right eXI Logo Since 1980, eXI Wireless Systems has developed and manufactured Radio Frequency IDentification RFID wireless systems. eXI s RFID products include HALO, RoamAlert, and Assetrac. eXI Wireless was acquired by VeriChip Corporation in April 2005. References http www.secureidnews.com news 2005 04 01 verichip acquires exi wireless VeriChip Acquires eXI Wireless Category Companies established in 1980 Category Radio frequency identification ... more details
Image Qwest.svg 200px right Qwest logo Owned by Qwest Communications , Qwest Wireless LLC is a mobile phone cellular phone service offered in the United States . Qwest Wireless is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator MVNO that currently operates on Verizon Wireless CDMA2000 CDMA cellular network network . While Qwest originally owned its own wireless network, it discontinued that network in 2004 as part ... was the only Baby Bell that offered its wireless service as an MVNO Since the wireless company ... Wireless ended the year 2007 with 824,000 wireless subscribers. ref http www.cellular news.com ... of the RBOC US West , and unrelated to US West Wireless which became Qwest Wireless, US West ... with GTE and PrimeCo to become Verizon Wireless . ref http news.vzw.com news 2004 07 pr2004 07 01j.html Verizon Wireless To Purchase Qwest Wireless Spectrum, Network Assets ref In 1998, Qwest Wireless was launched as a standalone brand with its own network based in the Qwest 14 state region. Qwest Wireless ... largest, Qwest Wireless had roughly one million customers, but due to a lack of network availability ... coverage was only partially offset by Qwest Wireless advanced network features, most notably One Number Service ONS . ONS allowed customers to receive calls to their home phone number on the wireless ... was Voice Messaging Link VML , allowing the wireless and wireline phones to share a single voice mail box. Due to the slow growth and high expense of maintaining a regional wireless network, Qwest Wireless ... offered with Qwest Wireless after the move to the then Sprint network now Sprint Nextel . With an MVNO status, Qwest Wireless was no longer harmed by the lack of a national footprint, but the small size of the brand meant that Qwest Wireless was unable to respond to the increasing importance of handset marketing. Rarely able to offer new, exclusive handsets, Qwest Wireless lacked the buzz that came ... base prevented Qwest Wireless from offering a broad range of handsets, leaving the company with only ... more details
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