Wireless Home Network News

'Towerstream Expands Los Angeles Network Offering High Speed Wireless Broadband to Additional Area Businesses (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Towerstream , a leading fixed wireless Internet provider currently operating in 7 major metropolitan areas, today announced the expansion of its Los Angeles WiMAX network to include the popular commercial district, Century City.

'Houston Selects Web Host EarthLink to Negotiate Citywide "Wi-Fi" Network (TopHosts.com)
February 14, 2007 ? Mayor Bill White today announced that EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK) has been chosen by the City of Houston to build a citywide wireless broadband network, pending contract negotiations. The selection comes following the review of five companies that submitted proposals.

'Houston, not Los Angeles, would have largest wireless network (The Fresno Bee)
The city has dueled with Houston for years over a title neither wants - America's smoggiest place. On Tuesday, Los Angeles surrendered bragging rights to Houston for something both cities hope to become - home to the nation's largest wireless Internet network.

'Alltel Wireless puts race fans in the driver's seat for the chance to win $500,000 with 'My Circle 500' sweepstakes (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.----Ever wonder how thrilling it would be to win a race and take home big-time prize money? Race fans will now have that chance. Alltel Wireless, America's largest network, today announced the Alltel "My Circle 500" sweepstakes, a text-to-win promotion that gives fans the chance to win a grand prize of up to $500,000.

'Gonzaga University Selects Alcatel-Lucent for Network Transformation Project (RedNova)
PARIS, Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced that it has teamed up with Gonzaga University to provide a comprehensive data and wireless network at the University, located in Spokane, WA.

'Verizon Wireless and Samsung Introduce Slim, Dual-Hinge Phone - the Perfect Combo for e-mail and TXT Messaging (SYS-CON Media)
Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) today announced the availability of the SCH-u740 from Samsung - a slim, sleek and stylish messaging device with a dual-hinge. The handset's unique design allows for communications options both vertically and horizontally with its full QWERTY keyboard and offers customers the ...

'Towerstream Expands Los Angeles Network Offering High Speed Wireless Broadband to Additional Area Businesses (SYS-CON Media)
Towerstream (BULLETIN BOARD: TWER.OB) , a leading fixed wireless Internet provider currently operating in 7 major metropolitan areas, today announced the expansion of its Los Angeles WiMAX network to include the popular commercial district, Century City. Through the addition of new Points-of-Presence (PoPs) throughout the metro area, Towerstream will offer wireless Internet coverage to businesses ...