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
The World’s Leading Carrier Wi-Fi Event Will be Returning to San Francisco; Supported by Cisco, Ruckus, DeviceScape & Aptilo Singapore – May 27th, 2014 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry association focused on driving the next generation Wi-Fi experience, has announced the return of its Wi-Fi Global Congress to San Francisco. The WBA’s
Boingo’s Cellular Distributed Antenna System and Wi-Fi Networks to Enhance Fan Experience at the Southeast’s Premier Sports and Entertainment Venue LOS ANGELES and ATLANTA – May 21, 2014 – Boingo Wireless (NASDAQ: WIFI), the leading DAS and Wi-Fi provider that serves consumers, carriers and advertisers worldwide, and Philips Arena, one of the top concert and
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.
Australia's largest telecommunications company, Telstra, is hoping to use its customers' home routers to create one of the largest networks of wireless internet hotspots in the world, news.com.au reports. As part of the plans, the firm will provide subscription-holders with specially designed modems which, as well as offering connectivity within the confines of the home,
This week, commuters waiting at Cape Town Station will have access to free Wi-Fi and there are plans to extend the service to train carriages too. According to businesstech.co.za, Cape Town won't be the only station to receive free Wi-Fi access. Next, the service will be extended to all stations on the southern line from Cape Town
The 30,000 daily commuters riding the Rapid Metro in Gurgaon, India, now have access to a free Wi-Fi service.According to ndtv.com, the Wi-Fi service isn't just available on the trains, it can also be accessed at four stations, including Induslnd Bank Cyber City, Micromax Moulsari Avenue and Sikanderpur.The service, which is provided by MTS, will
HSBC is now offering free Wi-Fi to its customers in hundreds of its UK banks, so staff can teach people how to use its mobile banking service. According to v3.co.uk, Carl Howard, head of digital at HSBC UK, explains that staff members are now able to demo its mobile banking app to customers, as well as
The vast majority of businesses questioned as part of a new Comcast study believe that wireless internet access has a positive impact on their workforce's productivity, eweek.com reports. After questioning entrepreneurs and IT decision-makers from across the US, the cable giant found that 93 per cent think highly of the impact that Wi-Fi has on
Most of General Motor's (GM) 2015 models sold in the US will come with a new 4G Wi-Fi service, reports detroitnews.com. The 2015 Chevrolet Malibu will be GM's first car to offer its new OnStar 4G LTE mobile internet service, which is provided by AT&T. More 2015 vehicles will be added to the roster by the end
