Some 78 per cent of people who regularly use public Wi-Fi connections while out and about are happy to rely mainly on free hotspots, new research from Ofcom shows. In its latest Communications Market Report, the telecoms regulator says that just 12 per cent of Brits actively look for connection points related to their own
Starbucks has the best public Wi-Fi in the US, boasting speeds of 9.01 Mbps; faster than the average 4G connection, a new report from OpenSignal reveals. The average American can only achieve a 4G connection of 6.52 Mbps on their mobile phone. At least 5 Mbps is required just to watch a programme on Netflix in
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club's stadium now has free Wi-Fi, thanks to a partnership between The Cloud and Ruckus Wireless. The free service is being provided by The Cloud, whilst the network will be powered by Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi. Football fans will be able to connect to the internet from all the bars, press areas,
London's buses are being updated with free Wi-Fi as part of the network's 60th anniversary, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. Currently, this free Wi-Fi service is only being trialled on two buses, but if it proves to be successful the entire fleet will be equipped with the technology. One of the buses in question runs on the
An innovative new communication system that enables battery-free devices to connect to Wi-Fi networks will be crucial in developing the Internet of Things (IoT), it has been claimed. The 'Wi-Fi Backscatter' technology, which has been developed by a team of researchers from the University of Washington, harnesses energy produced by radio and television signals, allowing low-powered devices to connect
Helsinki Airport's decision to implement a new Wi-Fi-based tracking system will help to ensure hassle is kept to a minimum for passengers, the facility's VP of passenger management has claimed. Earlier this week, the Airport's management team revealed that it had signed a deal with retail tracking specialist Walkbase to install a network of sensors
A new app from UK telecoms provider Three allows customers to make phone calls and send SMS messages over Wi-Fi, even if they have no phone signal. Three inTouch is an app is designed for people living in areas where their mobile phone signal is patchy but Wi-Fi hotspots are quite readily available. As long as they're a Three
