Draft N advances another big step: Draft 2.0 of the 802.11n standard has been approved by the larger 802.11 Working Group. This is another clear step forward towards a final, ratified standard, and increases the likelihood of more compatible equipment appearing in the market faster. In January, Draft 1.10 was approved by just the task group in charge.
Downtown Wi-Fi in Two Rivers, Wisc.: "Just like in big cities..."
Spartanburg, S.C., adds Wi-Fi: Limited service in downtown, with more to come. Nearby cities Greenville and Greer have had Wi-Fi for longer. "It's definitely brought people into downtown who probably would've gone elsewhere," said a Greer Development Corp. representative. What happens when everyone has downtown Wi-Fi, then?