A Real-World Observation of Wi-Fi

Recently, much has been written about Wi-Fi, the wireless local area network (LAN) technology running on the 802.11 standard, suggesting that it threatens the revenues of wireless network operators and the deployment of third-generation (3G) wireless services. Because of QUALCOMM’s commitment to driving 3G products and services – particularly 3G data services – many industry observers have reflexively concluded that QUALCOMM is anti-Wi-Fi.