People visiting Japan can now gain access to thousands of free Wi-Fi hotspots after the installation of a new tourist-aimed network. While Japan is known as one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, tourists often find it hard to locate any Wi-Fi hotspots. NTT, Japan's largest telecom company, has taken the first
Wi-Fi access is the second-most desired comfort among British holidaymakers, a new survey from Pixmania.com has found.According to dailymail.co.uk, the study found that Wi-Fi is more desirable than a clean hotel or a good mattress, as these comforts only placed third and fourth respectively. A nice view came top, but this may be linked to
The Wi-Fi infrastructure at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta has just received a huge upgrade, and most importantly, it's now free to use too. According to aviationpros.com, the $5.6 million upgrade is needed because it's expected that the number of Wi-Fi users will rocket once the service becomes free, so the infrastructure needs to handle this increase in
Inmarsat is investing in a new system which could improve Wi-Fi connectivity on aircrafts travelling across Europe. According to bbc.co.uk, the satellite telecommunications company plans to get aircrafts online by using cellphone towers on the ground, which will be pointing skywards. An S-band satellite will then augment the system to make sure that passengers have an
The new Wi-Fi login system introduced by Time Warner Cable earlier this week will help customers to determine how much money they've saved by using the company's services, the firm has said. The online portal allows users to register a selection of wireless-enabled devices so that they automatically connect to hotspots when in range. At
Businesses across the globe could have access to 'ultrafast' Wi-Fi before the end of the decade, according to Huawei Technologies. The Chinese telecommunications giant claims to have successfully tested the industry's first 10Gbps connection at its headquarters in Shenzhen and says that the technology could be made commercially available as soon as 2018, firstpost.com reports.
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
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.
