The Asia-Pacific region experienced the most dramatic spread of wireless local-area networking hotspots of anywhere in the world in 2003, seeing a more than tenfold increase over 2002, according to BWCS, a market research and consultancy service in the U.K. Via [commsdesign.com]… Continue Reading
Category Archives: HotSpots
Wi-Fi Reaches For The Skies
BT is installing Openzone Wi-Fi access points in 80 British Airways customer lounges around the world. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Restaurant Chain: Free Wi-Fi Is Good For Business
Schlotzsky’s says it will expand its program to provide free wireless hotspot access. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Roaming Pacts Roundup
Wi-Fi continues to be embraced by the wireless industry and its consumers. Looking to garner an even larger piece of the Wi-Fi pie, Sprint and Boingo Wireless have forged separate roaming agreements with new partners. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
Orange To Double WiFi Sites In France In 2004
French mobile phone operator Orange plans to double the number of its WiFi sites in France in 2004 but does not expect strong revenue growth from the technology that allows high speed mobile Internet access in public places. Via [bizreport.com]… Continue Reading
Free-For-All Access To Wireless LANs
The convenience of wireless access typically comes with a high price tag. But that’s changing. Some airports and hotels have begun installing 802.11 Wi-Fi networks and letting travelers use them for free. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi In The Real World – Pt. 1
Wi-Fi Internet access may sound like the best thing since sliced bread, but does it yet make mobile working a reality? The Reg went wireless to find out. Here, Nico Macdonald checks out the UK capital’s hotspot scene. Next week, we take a trip out of town. Via [theregister.co.uk]… Continue Reading
European Train Operator Considers Wi-Fi
Train operator Eurostar is set to begin testing wireless Internet access on its cross-channel services later this year, joining operators such as GNER and Virgin Trains that are already experimenting with the service. Via [news.com.com]… Continue Reading
Grammy’s Go Wi-Fi
T-Mobile obviously understands that sometimes you have to give a little to get a little, or even a lot. Its latest Wi-Fi promotion with Borders Books & Music gives Wi-Fiers a sneak peek at the Grammy’s. Via [wirelessweek.com]… Continue Reading
What Makes A Spot Hot?
Will we see the economics of the cellular industry appear in the fast growing national WiFi HotSpot expansion? If so, when?… Continue Reading
Seattle Needs To Appreciate Its Free Wi-Fi
“FREE WI-FI IS HERE,” proclaims the banner atop the Rusty Pelican in Wallingford. Below, in tiny type, is the caveat, “While dining.” Via [seattletimes.nwsource.com]… Continue Reading
T-Mobile To Offer Wi-Fi To Comcast Customers
Cable broadband customers will have more incentive to take their home high-speed Internet experience on the road thanks to a new venture to be announced Monday by T-Mobile, the USA’s top Wi-Fi provider, and Comcast, the No. 1 cable and broadband seller. Via [usatoday.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Program Catches On At Schlotzsky’s
If Schlotzsky’s experience with free Wi-Fi is any indication, this phenomenon will likely spread. Via [entrepreneur.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Gaining In The Enterprise
Wi-Fi hotspot aggregators are increasingly appealing to IT organizations, as the wireless technology becomes a complement to existing enterprise remote access and broadband services, according to a report from META Group. Via [techweb.com]… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi In The Real World – Pt. 2
Last week, we explored the practicalitie of using Wi-Fi in London. As the UK’s most populous area, London was always going to play host to some of the nation’s first public Internet access hotspots. But wireless is all about mobility, and its value is severely limited if you can’t get an Internet connection when you’re… Continue Reading