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60-Mile Wi-Fi.

Authors :
Zhao, Michael
Source :
Forbes; 4/9/2007, Vol. 179 Issue 7, p76-78, 3p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article discusses the work done by University of California, Berkeley professor Eric Brewer in establishing a global communication network. The product he and his graduate students have come up with is called Wildnet, an inexpensive wireless Wi-Fi based technology that can transmit up to 60 miles. Some have been placed in Ghana and the Philippines to allow more rural internet access. The technology has been used in southern India to allow rural people better, cheaper eye care.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00156914
Volume :
179
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Forbes
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
24485674