Houston grandmother becomes host of first 'super WiFi' hotspot, proves you're never too old for wireless

This ain't your grandma's WiFi -- that is, unless your grandma is 48 year-old Leticia Aguirre. The Houston woman became the host of the very first "super WiFi" hotspot, earlier this week -- the new network takes advantage of unused UHF TV channels to bring internet service to underserved communities. In collaboration with researchers at Rice University, a Houston-based non-profit fittingly referred to as Technology for All (TFA), facilitated the setup and is in the process of deploying more whitespace hotspots across the area. The FCC approved use of whitespace for the new "super WiFi" back in September of last year. Full PR after the break.Continue reading Houston grandmother becomes host of first 'super WiFi' hotspot, proves you're never too old for wirelessHouston grandmother becomes host of first 'super WiFi' hotspot, proves you're never too old for wireless originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink PCWorld  |  Rice University  | Email this | Comments

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