 Radio Activity
UPDATE: The Radio Activity page is expanding its scope to include news on wireless and mobile services that increase access to internet radio. This market is expanding and maturing turning your cell phone into a multi-media receiver. G-town Radio is excited by the possibility of reaching more people in more ways than ever before and will keep you up to date on the latest news. G-town Radio is a strong proponent of a municipal wireless network for Philadelphia. At a time when traditional media outlets are inaccessible, and often one-sided, alternative forms of media need to be developed. The Radio Activity section of this site serves as a type of newswire for relevant stories on the unfolding wireless network in Philadelphia and the Low Power FM (LPFM) movement going on nationwide. For more information on LPFM we recommend you visit the Prometheus Radio Project. This local organization works on the front lines of media democratization helping numerous community groups across the nation start their own LPFM radio stations. G-town Radio also recommends MuniWireless, a portal for news and information about citywide wireless broadband projects around the world.
Prometheus Radio Project: http://prometheusradio.org
Philadelphia's Official Wireless website: http://www.phila.gov/wireless/
MuniWireless: http://muniwireless.com/
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(Mobile) Some 2007 Car Models Plan PC & Internet Access |
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(USA Today - November 3, 2006)
Ford F Series Trucks will offer FordLink with rugged pc that will also play internet radio & MP3 files. Technology companies such as Microsoft are also planning in-car devices for next year as well. PCs will use cellular connections and, eventually, Wi-Max networks.
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(Mobile) XM Channels Now Available On Cingular Phones |
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(iwon.com - November 2, 2006)
XM and Cingular have partnered to offer 25 XM channels through Cingular phones. This partnership is yet another example of the cell phone evolving into a multi-media receiver.
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(Mobile) Nokia's N91 Moves Into iPod's Domain |
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(Slate.com - October 25, 2006 / USA Today - October 30, 2006)
Finland's Nokia introduces the N91. The cell phone plays MP3 files and downloads new music. Nokia also plans own music store. Battle front on portable music now moves to cellular phones.
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(Mobile) Treo Introduces App To Manage Web Streams |
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(MyTreo.net - October 24, 2006)
Mundu is an new application (in beta) available for Treo mobile phones that manages and plays audio web streams. The site claims "1000s of radio stations. ...from Bombay, Boston, Beijing, or Brisbane...". Users can also add their own favorite stations.
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(LPFM) Ozcat Radio Redefines What Radio Should Be |
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(Listen & Be Heard - October 25, 2006)
We posted this link to show how community radio can offer superior, local alternatives to commercial radio. LPFM station Ozcat Radio, 104.9FM, in Vallejo offers a mind boggling variety of music with a heavy focus on local artists.
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(LPFM) Latest LPFM to go up in Des Moines |
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(DesMoinesRegister.com - October 3, 2006)
The FCC gives human resources organization low power FM license. Employee and Family Resources will begin broadcasting at 99.1 FM within 90 days. Free form programming and promotion of local social services and arts planned.
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(WiFi) Important Update on Philly Wireless Availability and Pricing |
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(O'Grady's Powerpage - September 21, 2006)
Network construction begun in Proof of Concept area covering over a dozen neighborhoods. Pricing plans start at Digital Inclusion rate of $9.95/month. Each District Councilperson picks additional public space for free access.
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(WiFi) Philly International Airport (PHL) Begins Offering Free Wireless Access |
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(Google Businesswire - September 13, 2006)
Listen to G-town Radio while waiting for your flight. PHL now offers free wireless internet access in Terminal B/C foodcourts.
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(WiFi) Cities Follow Different Routes to Finance WiFi Networks |
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(GCN - September 18, 2006)
While Philadelphia has set the precedent for how big cities run wireless networks many smaller towns (and some large) are looking at alternative business plans. This thorough piece explores various plans for municipal wireless projects.
(http://www.gcn.com/print/25_28/41979-1.html) |
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(LPFM) FCC Chairman Orders Unfavorable Report Destroyed |
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(Associated Press, September 14, 2006)
Former FCC Chairman, Michael Powell, attempted to bury a report that found media consolidation harms localism in news reporting. Sen. Boxer seeks further investigation.
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