Tag: HotSpots

Schlotzsky's says it will expand its program to provide free wireless hotspot access. Via [informationweek.com]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Will we see the economics of the cellular industry appear in the fast growing national WiFi HotSpot expansion? If so, when?

"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]

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]

If Schlotzsky's experience with free Wi-Fi is any indication, this phenomenon will likely spread. Via [entrepreneur.com]

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]

Wi-Fi providers who redirect users' web browsers to their own log-in page may soon have to cough up cash if they want to continue using the technique - US network access software company Nomadix has patented it. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Amtrak is expanding its Wi-Fi service to six Northeastern U.S. train stations, in a move to attract more business travelers. Via [news.com.com]

Intel Capital, the venture capital arm of semiconductor chip-maker Intel Corp., has invested in a Tokyo-based mobile virtual network operator that is offering nationwide fixed-price wireless access through both wireless LAN and mobile telephone networks. Via [infoworld.com]