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
Travellers can now find out which hotels have the best Wi-Fi speeds thanks a brand new website. Hotelwifitest.com allows holidaymakers to search for hotels in the city they plan to visit, then ranks them according to the speed of their Wi-Fi. It states what the expected speed is, the range the user could experience and the 'confidence' it has in those
The provision of wireless internet access on China's high-speed rail network could boost competition in the country's public transport sector, it has been claimed. Telecommunications experts recently approved plans to roll out hotspots across the nation's expansive rail network, in a move which is expected to help operators boost revenue significantly. Wi-Fi is a hot
Cisco Systems and Time Warner Cable (TWC) were among a number of companies discussing the possibility of turning New York's disused phone booths into communication hubs at a recent industry meeting. A host of big names from the telecommunications and technology industries joined Cisco and TWC, including IBM, Cablevision, Samsung and Google. Representatives from each world-leading company talked about ways of utilising
American air travellers would rather have access to a wireless internet connection than food during their flights, the results of a new study show. In Kelton's survey of more than 1,000 passengers, 37 per cent said they'd be disappointed to discover that a flight didn't offer Wi-Fi, compared to just 35 per cent who said
The speed at which technology is advancing will ensure that Wi-Fi access soon becomes standard in commercial aircraft, it has been claimed. Speaking to telegraph.co.uk, chief executive of Paris-based defence firm Thales, Jean Bernard Levy, said that passengers on all flights should be able to access hotspots within the next "couple of years", regardless of how far they're
A new accreditation scheme called 'Friendly Wi-Fi' will show whether an internet connection is child-friendly and free of inappropriate content. There is no known scheme in the world that's similar to the new accreditation, which was first suggested by online community Mumsnet. Businesses can choose to opt in and show the logo at their café, store, or restaurant,
