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Although skeptics point to the many challenges that Wi-Fi faces including security, congestion, interference, and a lack of a credible billing or roaming infrastructure to support the HotSpot market, don't let it detour you from adopting a wireless infrastructure. Wi-Fi's flaws are nothing more than a speed bump, given the billions of dollars the industry is pouring into research and development.
Furthermore, the history of technology has proven time and again that when a certain open architecture gains escape velocity, there is no turning back.
So despite its shortcomings, Wi-Fi is becoming pervasive. That's because it offers a strong value proposition, provides multiple and expanding uses, and its supporters have taken the necessary steps to ensure industry and global standardization.
Wi-Fi networks also are the core to building out a wirelessly connected nation. Far flung Wi-Fi networks just need to be brought together to build a bottom-up community network that can provide low-cost, mass market connectivity and applications.
In fact, Wi-Fi makes an excellent candidate for building out mainstream data networks not only in the developed world, but also in emerging markets, such as Africa, India, and China, where cost is a very important factor. With a Wi-Fi-enabled wireless infrastructure serving as the cornerstone, it is now possible for many areas of the world to leapfrog over more developed nations into a high-speed environment.
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