The WBA is currently gearing up to welcome members to its second working session of 2014, taking place on June 4-6 in the vibrant city of Tokyo. This focused 3-day assembly, co-hosted by NTT DOCOMO, will bring together the Alliance membership from across the wireless ecosystem to work on a variety of WBA initiatives, as
A number of UK retailers are offering free Wi-Fi in-store to take advantage of the current 'showrooming' trend, a new report from EE shows. According to retailtimes.co.uk, showrooming is when customers browse online whilst in a store. Around 44 per cent of the UK do it and Agata Laight, senior propositions manager for Connected Retail
EE is launching three new devices which will allow UK drivers to connect to a Wi-Fi network in their car for the first time ever. According to eandt.theiet.org, the devices, called Buzzard, Osprey and Kite, are each designed to cater different users. Buzzard is aimed at families, Osprey is for younger users and Kite is ideal
Some 80 per cent of business travellers prefer to use Wi-Fi instead of mobile data when they're working outside of the office, a new survey from iPass reveals. According to betanews.com, the average business traveller carries three mobile devices with them on a journey. Although they prefer to connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot, some aren't
The World’s Leading Carrier Wi-Fi Event Will be Returning to San Francisco; Supported by Cisco, Ruckus, DeviceScape & Aptilo Singapore – May 27th, 2014 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry association focused on driving the next generation Wi-Fi experience, has announced the return of its Wi-Fi Global Congress to San Francisco. The WBA’s
Boingo’s Cellular Distributed Antenna System and Wi-Fi Networks to Enhance Fan Experience at the Southeast’s Premier Sports and Entertainment Venue LOS ANGELES and ATLANTA – May 21, 2014 – Boingo Wireless (NASDAQ: WIFI), the leading DAS and Wi-Fi provider that serves consumers, carriers and advertisers worldwide, and Philips Arena, one of the top concert and
A smart new bicycle lock can connect to local Wi-Fi hotspots and alert its owner when someone tries to move or steal the bike. According to gizmodo.com, the Skylock is linked to a dedicated smartphone app. When the bike is locked up and connected to a nearby wireless internet connection, it can keep an eye on the user's ride.
Australia's largest telecommunications company, Telstra, is hoping to use its customers' home routers to create one of the largest networks of wireless internet hotspots in the world, news.com.au reports. As part of the plans, the firm will provide subscription-holders with specially designed modems which, as well as offering connectivity within the confines of the home,
This week, commuters waiting at Cape Town Station will have access to free Wi-Fi and there are plans to extend the service to train carriages too. According to businesstech.co.za, Cape Town won't be the only station to receive free Wi-Fi access. Next, the service will be extended to all stations on the southern line from Cape Town
The 30,000 daily commuters riding the Rapid Metro in Gurgaon, India, now have access to a free Wi-Fi service.According to ndtv.com, the Wi-Fi service isn't just available on the trains, it can also be accessed at four stations, including Induslnd Bank Cyber City, Micromax Moulsari Avenue and Sikanderpur.The service, which is provided by MTS, will
