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Cablevision plans Wi-Fi network

Update: Sprint, Clearwire in $14.5 billion WiMax joint venture

T-Mobile launches 3G in NYC

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Some suppliers gain from failed Wal-Mart RFID edict

Q1 cell phone growth fastest since 2006

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