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Fixed wireless access (FWA) is a secure networking option

CIO Business Intelligence

Businesses considering adopting fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions—whether over 4G LTE or 5G networks—should understand both the security advantages of and potential pitfalls associated with the technology ahead of a deployment. All of these attacks can occur regardless of network access type, whether it’s cable, fiber, DSL or wireless.

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Bastille Networks Receives DHS OTA to Continue Wireless Security Tech Dev’t

CTOvision

Atlanta, Georgia-based internet of things company Bastille Networks has received an other transaction agreement from the Department of Homeland Security to continue the development of a technology designed to protect […].

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IOWN and the Next Internet

CIO Business Intelligence

We need a new generation of the Internet to address these obstacles – an Internet that is personal, functional, smart, inspires trust, and can be widely adopted by all. And the good news is, it’s on its way, thanks to the Innovative Optical and Wireless Networks (IOWN) initiative.

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Starry Extends Wireless Internet To LA

Computer Weekly

Starry , a Boston-based Internet Services Provider which uses it own, proprietary millimeter-wave, 5G band service to provide in-building gigabit broadband to customers, has launched into Los Angeles, as part of an expansion by the company to LA and Washington, DC. Starry said the beta launch is its first beyond Boston.

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Verizon acquires rural Kentucky wireless company Bluegrass Cellular

The Verge

Verizon said Monday it is acquiring “certain assets” of Bluegrass Cellular, a wireless service provider in rural Kentucky. According to a news release , Bluegrass Cellular was the first wireless provider in central Kentucky, launching in 1991. Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. It serves 210,000 customers in 34 Kentucky counties.

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Amazon’s neighborhood wireless network Sidewalk launches Tuesday — here’s how to opt out

GeekWire

Amazon Sidewalk is a shared neighborhood network meant to expand and boost wireless connection for small Internet of Things devices around the home, such as outdoor lights and pet trackers. Devices will act as “bridges” of internet connectivity. Sidewalk will support third-party devices from companies such as Tile and Level.

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Ray Ozzie’s cellular IoT startup Blues Wireless raises $22M from Bill Gates and others

GeekWire

Blues Wireless , an IoT startup founded by former Microsoft exec Ray Ozzie , has raised $22 million from investors including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. Blues came out of stealth mode in February 2019 , announcing its Notecard device that runs on AT&T’s wireless network. LinkedIn Photo).

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