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James Lakely of The Heartland Institute, a think tank promoting public policy based on individual liberty, limited government and free markets, argues that the broadband stimulus bill would spend millions of tax dollars on a problem that doesn't exist.

Why WiMax should be on the CIO's radar
Despite the billions of dollars required to roll out a brand-new wireless network, the slowdown in the economy, and the reduced share price, the president of Clearwire, Barry West, is optimistic about the future role of WiMax in business. And he says tech managers should put WiMax planning on their agendas now.

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Unwrapping the broadband stimulus package
I like presents, even when they're bought with my own money -- provided they're good enough (steak, booze and cheese almost always qualify). So you can imagine my delight over the broadband stimulus package. If we're spending my money, at least it's going toward my industry. That's a good thing, right?

Review: 5 power-line devices that take you online where Ethernet or Wi-Fi can't
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Mobile data roaming still costs too much
I am heading to Barcelona on Feb. 15 for the Mobile World Congress, where operators from all over the world will talk about how great mobile broadband is, but I bet you they won't use it to surf the Internet while visiting the show, especially if chief financial officers have any say.

DRM-free Apple rumors still just sound and fury
If you listen to the Internet -- and I don't recommend you listen too closely, as it will drive you mad as surely as if you were privy to the whispers of the vast underdeeps -- then you'd have good reason to think that Apple was going to unleash the rest of its vast iTunes catalog in a DRM-free format on Tuesday.

Opinion: Revisiting Hulu
Since we first looked at video-streaming site Hulu about a year ago, the joint venture between NBC and Fox has opened to the public and expanded its offerings. In the process, it's become one of the most prominent places for watching television online.

Four Reasons Why You Should Care About White Space
When the TV broadcast spectrum turns digital in February, a massive amount of unused 'white space' will open up. Now that the FCC has approved the use of broadband devices to function within this white space, a multitude of new opportunities for consumers and manufacturers are available. Here are a few prospects we can all get excited about.

Elgan: Why netbooks will soon cost $99
The era when subnotebooks are subsidized like cell phones is nearly here, says columnist Mike Elgan.

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