The Fiber Connection

Super WiFi. What is everyone talking about? - Friday, January 20, 2012

I was speaking with Jim Hayes at the FOA, about the possibility of posting some of the great information from their website or newsletter, on our blog now and then. While we were emailing back and forth, various topics came up for possible posts. The mention of super WiFi in one of Jim’s notes reminded me of a presentation that he did in New Zealand last year where he referenced this opportunity as part of an overview of new markets.

Then, I saw twitter post linked to this article “New Hanover County, N.C., First in Nation to Deploy ‘Super Wi-Fi’ Network” at govtech.com. Then I saw this in Technology Review published by MIT – “Will Super WI-FI Live up to its Name?” Why is it that you never hear about some things, but as soon as someone draws attention to it, it seems to be everywhere?

So, now that I have planted the seed with you - if you are interested in super Wi-Fi, take a look at these articles to learn more. If you are interested in the broader view of applications, technologies and trends that will create demand for fiber optic products, check out the FOA presentation linked here (http://www.thefoa.org/ZIP/FO2011.zip). Be sure to read the notes at the bottom of some of the slides – adds more useful information.

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