Now that wide-area wireless network operators recognize Wi-Fi hotspots as complementary to their advanced packet-data networks, they will end up owning or leasing most of today's hotspots and will build out coverage.

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The flexible, 140-seat auditorium and presentation area, will feature a puppet bridge for string puppet operators to work from and a floor trench for rod puppet operation.

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Wi-Fi is not a complete substitute for mobile phones, as it only works in a limited area, but it threatens at least part of the mobile operators' revenue base.

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For now, Howlett said shipping operators and recreational boaters needed to take caution through the area -- or avoid it if possible.

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Mark Huffer of the Kansas City Area Transit Authority explained that one barrier to transit development is finding qualified transit operators.

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This is the area between the UK and France where aircraft are managed by air traffic control (ATC) operators in Guernsey and Jersey.

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