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The technology behind wireless data networks is on the verge of a makeover that promises to fix long-standing complaints of spotty coverage, flaky connections and inconsistent speeds.

The next generation of Wi-Fi will be so powerful that it’s expected to be capable of carrying everything from Internet phone calls and music to high-definition television streams over the airwaves without a hiccup.

Problem is, the standard technically known as 802.11n does not yet exist, although that hasn’t stopped the makers of wireless gear from launching products that claim the benefits and even the underlying technologies of 802.11n.

Read more about this wireless muddle in Technology Monday.