Verizon’s Fios Service Moves U.S. Internet Beyond a Snail’s Pace
Walt tests Verizon’s new Fios high-speed Internet service, which delivers far faster connections than other services now on the U.S. market for only a slightly higher monthly fee.
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New Wi-Fi Routers Aren’t Any Better Than Last Year’s Gear
A new version of Wi-Fi, generally known as draft-N, promises greater speed, greater range and standardization, but may not deliver any of those things. Walt Mossberg tests some of this latest Wi-Fi gear, with mixed results.
Novatel Laptop Cards Can Access Internet, But Services Vary
Novatel has come out with a couple of new ExpressCard versions for Cingular and Verizon cellular broadband networks. I recommend both new cards. But the two high-speed networks are very different.
Ooma Puts Out a Call to Ditch Landlines for Web-Based Service
Walt tests a new type of VOIP option that differs radically from Vonage and other current providers. You pay for it only once, and you can keep your regular phone service as an integrated backup. (Video)
Hulu Is a Good Site for Online Shows, but Fare Is Thin
Hulu.com, a site that aims to be a legal, one-stop shop for streaming of TV shows and movies, is far better than the typical network or studio Web site. But the site’s offerings lack depth.
Samsung’s Instinct Doesn’t Ring True as an iPhone Clone
The parade of iPhone lookalikes continues, and the latest to arrive is the Samsung Instinct. While it isn’t a bad phone and has some features the Apple product lacks, it’s no match for the iPhone.
Internet-a-Gogo: Airlines to Offer In-Flight Access
This summer, Wi-Fi access will arrive in the passenger cabins of some commercial U.S. airliners with a new system called Gogo. For travelers who want to stay connected in the air, Gogo does the job, but it has its limitations.
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