Citywide Wi-Fi access has been touted as a way of transforming an Oklahoma city into a thriving business hub. Local officials in Muskogee are currently looking at ways of boosting the area's economic development and believe the provision of free wireless internet could enhance its long-term prospects. The city will gain its very own WI-Fi network over the next 12-24 months and Muskogee interim city manager Roy
An industry expert has claimed that 2014 could be a "breakout year" for Wi-Fi in Kenya, according to engineeringnews.co.za. Michael Fletcher, sales director for Ruckus Wireless sub-Saharan Africa, said that there is an increasing demand for constant access to Wi-Fi in the country, which is set to escalate even more next year. Talking about this
The Brazilian city of Sao Paulo will receive its Wi-Fi network for 40 per cent lower cost than initially expected thanks to the existing internet provision in its central area. Planners are hoping that the availability of 120 free wireless hotspots will help 11 million people access the web via their chosen mobile devices. Zdnet.com said the initial cost
Britain will need to conduct significant upgrades to its mobile and Wi-Fi networks if it's to cope with increased usage of the internet. The advice comes courtesy of Real Wireless, a leading wireless consultancy firm, who believes that unless improvements are made to networks by 2020, there will not be enough spectrum for mobile devices and computers
Retailer Argos has claimed that its free Wi-Fi service, which is now available at all 735 of its UK stores, will enable it to provide better customer service. According to techienews.co.uk, Argos customers will be able to view product videos, an extended catalogue of products and enhanced photography using the free service, which is being provided by O2.
Six out of ten conference rooms in Latin America currently provide Wi-Fi access, according to a new report. A study conducted by TNS International Agency has suggested that more than 90 per cent of Latin American businesses in total will have Wi-Fi within the next year. Roughly 62 per cent of offices across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico currently
The City of Tshwane in South Africa now has access to free Wi-Fi and aims to show the rest of the world how to deliver the service to poorer communities, it was announced today (26th of November). Project Isizewe are behind the rollout and the founder and CEO, Alan Knott-Craig, said South Africa is testing the waters
Two Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) subway stations are to receive free Wi-Fi today (November 25th) and there are plans to roll out the service to a further 61 stations. According to metronews.ca, passengers at St. George and Bloor-Yonge subway stations can now send emails, receive alerts from the TTC and surf the web as they
Improved Wi-Fi services will be one of the key points of focus in Transport for London's (TfL) plans to upgrade the city's Underground network. TfL has announced that wireless connections will be available in all but four Tube stations by the end of 2014. A total of 120 sub-surface points currently boast this service, allowing commuters to log onto the
A new study has highlighted the need for airlines to provide fast and consistent in-flight wireless connectivity to their passengers in the Middle East, reports traveldailynews.com. Honeywell Aerospace surveyed 1,300 regular travellers from the region in an attempt to discover just how reliant they were on being connected 24/7. A staggering 76 per cent of the respondents
