School Launches Herculean Hot Spot
Rupert Goodwins,
Cnet,
Jun 17, 2003
Nice to have glimpses into the future, this one from the Netherlands as the University of Twente has launched a huge "hot spot" (area of wireless internet connectivity). "Students and staff are quick adopters of these nice facilities. The flexible way of teaching that this allows also helps with new students who have experienced new ways of (learning) at school. They're not used to classical ways of knowledge transfer anymore." Meanwhile, the press is reporting a wave of wireless venture startups. That's great, and we'll have a wireless bubble, but try not to get burned in the inevitable crash. Just as the end of the internet boom was relatively easy to see, so will be the end of the wireless boom. Watch for stagnating access speeds, cut-throat competition, market saturation, and the beginning signs of market decay, starting with weak IPOs. It doesn't take a genius to see the fall coming. We are not there yet - years away - but mark my words, the day will come.
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