Wireless Nation stories

Wireless Nation and N4L have launched a new 4G network to improve connectivity in three Chatham Island schools.

Over 200 professionals from New Zealand's ICT sector gathered at the Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards to honor the country's top broadband providers.

When world-leading IoT networks come to mind, you might not necessarily think of the Chatham Islands as having one of them.

Why the UFB's urban focus shouldn't inhibit rural businesses from attaining a fibre-grade broadband connection.

Legacy premium services at high costs are no longer viable for small businesses.

​The inaugural Broadband Compare Awards ceremony took place last night to determine New Zealand’s best broadband provider. So who won?.

Belkin and IDT have released a dual-mode wireless charger that supports two leading wireless power standards.

Toshiba unveils industry's first wireless power receiver with 15W capacity, capable of charging devices faster than wired chargers.

The contest asks electronics experts and tinkerers alike to offer creative ways to incorporate wireless charging capabilities into products.

Engineers at UC San Diego are developing a universal wireless charger that is compatible with different consumer electronics, including smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, and tablets.

A start-up specialising in wireless iPhone charging has received funding of $10,000 in two days.

An estimated 50 million vehicles will offer built-in wireless charging by 2020, up from only 4 million vehicles offering the technology this year.

Wireless charging adoption for mobile devices is set to soar, with a fifth of wearables incorporating the technology.

Wireless Nation launches NightShift, an exclusive Netflix device, to help New Zealand users save time, money and data.

Samsung has released its first fast wireless charging pad in its online US store, stating it's compatible with Qi-enabled devices.

Wireless Nation partners with Farmstrong to promote wellbeing for New Zealand farmers and growers by providing zero-rated data access to its website.

Qualcomm has engineered a solution to allow wireless charging with metal exteriors, making it the first company to do so.

Microsoft’s upcoming flagship phones, the 950 and 950 XL, are reportedly coming later this year featuring wireless charging and and iris scanner.

MagSOL Labs creates ESL, the world's first solar wireless mobile charging station. Lightweight and compact, it can charge devices without wires or power outlets.

Next-gen, high-speed services via satellite on the way after Wireless Nation signs deal with global satellite giant Gilat.

Wireless Nation has signed an agreement with ASB to provide the bank’s rural customers and staff with targeted plans and solutions.

Wireless Nation has upped the ante, providing zero-rated data on its satellite broadband network for VoIP phone lines and selected websites.

The deal sees Wireless Nation’s rural internet solutions promoted through PGG Wrightson’s retail stores and on-farm technical representatives.

In one of the strongest signals yet that wireless power has entered mainstream adoption, Samsung has built wireless charging into its new smartphones.