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Cell phone theft is on the rise, but the industry isn't helping much (Infographic)
Nancy Marshall-Genzer May 14, 2013
Cell phone theft in this country is on the rise – some are calling it an epidemic – but there’s not really any incentive for the industry to help curb the increase.
How to bring high-speed Internet to America
David Brancaccio Mar 7, 2013
ERF Wireless uses radio waves hopscotched over short to medium distances to bring high-speed wireless Internet to places that wires or fiber optic cables can’t reach.
Get ready to stream: more Wi-Fi coming your way
Kai Ryssdal Feb 20, 2013
The Federal Communications Commission votes to set aside more of the wireless spectrum for Wi-Fi.
The online game of borrowing money
David Brancaccio Oct 11, 2012
Payday lending -- an area of finance with one of the worst reputations -- may get a facelift with new start up LendUp, which takes its inspiration from microlending. Today, MIT is starting an outfit dedicated to delivering us from our wireless frustrations.
AT&T's Mobile Share plan hammers customers for data overages
John Moe Jul 19, 2012
AT&T offers customers a simple and flexible world where they don’t get to use as much data as they might like.
'Homeless Hotspots' program sparks debate
Kai Ryssdal Mar 12, 2012
A controversial new experiment at South by Southwest puts Wi-Fi units in the hands of the homeless. Accused of condescension and exploitation, "Homeless Hotspots" creators hope the debate will encourage entrepreneurship and visibility.
Are you getting throttled into paying more for your wireless coverage?
John Moe Feb 27, 2012
A new study suggests unlimited data customers are getting squeezed.
What the spectrum auction means for you and me
Adriene Hill Feb 17, 2012
Wireless companies may soon be able to buy more airwaves under a spectrum auction that will help pay for the payroll tax cut extension and other jobless benefits. What's the idea behind the auction?
Congress finds funds in the airwaves
Bob Moon Feb 17, 2012
Parts of the broadcast spectrum will be auctioned off to help cover the costs of the payroll tax cut and extended long-term unemployment benefits. Even a sliver of spectrum could bring a big chunk of cash.
Why the FCC halted LightSquared's wireless network plan
Kai Ryssdal Feb 15, 2012
Federal officials have nixed a plan by broadband company LightSquared to build a national wireless network. Politico's Eliza Krigman explains why and discusses what happens next.
