It gives examples of potential uses and benefits of this new technology. The government and wireless internet companies need to find the most efficient uses of spectrum. Diversity in the workplace Field Force Automation Laptops, move over. This article predicts that they may soon be replaced by less-expensive wireless handhelds that are easier to use in the field. It also includes opposing views from experts who say we are at least two years away from handsets that can rival laptops' functionality.
Voice recognition is viewed by some as the solution to handhelds' tiny keypads.
This article explores that question by examining concerns on all sides- U.S. companies, government regulators, and UHF broadcasters. Its main premise is that wireless bandwidth for the Internet is way too narrow, and real improvements are still years away. However, the article introduces you to alternative technologies that may benefit your corporation in the short run, including 2.5G technologies, i-Burst, and LMDS, and it provides a good summary of the advantages and shortcomings of these technologies. While the WAN infrastructure is not yet in place to enable wireless streaming media, this article looks at how carriers and vendors are maneuvering to be sure they can provide it as soon as the technology is ready. Figuring out what and how to charge for these services is a conundrum for providers.