Wi-Fi Global Congress 2013 – Day 1 Afternoon Roundup
The afternoon session was kicked off by Richard Webb, Directing Analyst at Infonetics Research, who spoke to delegates about the latest carrier Wi-Fi market trends and operator strategies before introducing BandwidthX CEO Pertti Visuri, who spoke on how operators and Wi-Fi service providers can ensure the best value from Wi-Fi. One innovative new project highlighted
Wi-Fi Global Congress 2013 – Day 1 Morning Roundup
This year’s Wi-Fi Global Congress event in London was opened up by JR Wilson, Wireless Broadband Alliance Chairman and VP, AT&T. JR gave delegates an overview of how next-generation Wi-Fi is set to revolutionize internet access across the globe, how Wi-Fi roaming is now very much open for business and where new opportunities lie for
Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL gains Wi-Fi link-up through O2
Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL users will now be able to gain free Wi-Fi from O2 hotspots after the two parties struck a deal, reports digitalspy.co.uk. The phone network owns over 7,000 hotspots across a number of venues, restaurants and retailers across the UK. Through a new software update, handheld console owners will be granted access to a O2 network
BandwidthX Brings the ‘X-Factor’ to the Wi-Fi Global Congress Next Week
BandwidthX is to launch a new era in global Wi-Fi access and commerce next week at the Wi-Fi Global Congress in London on June 10. The company has developed a solution that will uniquely bridge the gap between Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs), bringing new revenue streams and improved profitability for
uSwitch warns to switch data off when outside of Europe
Holidaymakers have been told to switch their data off when travelling abroad, after a survey found that roaming charges outside the EU could cause 'bill shock'. The research, conducted by uSwitch.com, found that moderate browsing habits such as watching a few short videos, visiting several websites and checking on emails could cost in excess of £300.
Airport bosses urged to provide free Wi-Fi
Airport bosses have been slammed for failing to provide free Wi-Fi. It comes after a new survey revealed that only four out of the 25 British airports allow customers to access unlimited Wi-Fi for free. Nick Trend, who is consumer editor at The Daily Telegraph, is one of many people to be perplexed as why this figure was so low.
