by Stephanie Bruzzese

Wi-Fi Signal that Travels 60 Miles?

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Mar 28, 20071 min

Intel has reportedly created a Wi-Fi setup that spans up to 60 miles. While this is music to the ears of any tech trekker, it won’t be available for the likes of you and me. Rather, the company plans to implement it in developing markets–for example, rural villages that aren’t wired at all. Another factor that makes the setup tailored for these markets is its low-cost: these towers would cost several hundred dollars apiece, while WiMax towers will cost several thousand.