Wi-Fi usage tipped to skyrocket in Latin America in 2014

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

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2013-11-27T09:55:15+00:00November 27th, 2013|Industry News|

City of Tshwane in South Africa aims to show the world how to supply free Wi-Fi in poor communities

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

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2013-11-26T17:28:01+00:00November 26th, 2013|Industry News|

Two Toronto Transit Commission subway stations receive free Wi-Fi access

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

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2019-05-09T12:28:19+01:00November 25th, 2013|Industry News|

Improved Wi-Fi to feature in TfL’s updates to London Underground

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

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2019-05-09T12:28:19+01:00November 25th, 2013|Industry News|

Middle East flight passengers expect to stay connected whilst on board

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

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2019-05-09T12:28:19+01:00November 21st, 2013|Industry News|

Towerstream to Participate in WBA’s Next Generation Hotspot Live Roaming Experience at Wi-Fi Global Congress in Beijing, China

Demonstration to feature live Next Generation Hotspot compliant networks MIDDLETOWN, R.I., November X, 2013 – Towerstream Corporation (NASDAQ: TWER), a leading 4G and Small Cell Rooftop Tower company, announced they will be using their existing network to support the WBA in an upcoming Wi-Fi live roaming experience to demonstrate the Wireless Broadband Alliance’s (WBA) Next

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2019-05-09T12:28:19+01:00November 21st, 2013|Member Releases|

Wireless Broadband Alliance Wi-Fi Industry Awards 2013 Winners Announced

Wi-Fi Global Congress – Beijing, China – 20th November 2013 – The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry association focused on driving the next generation Wi-Fi experience, today announced the winners of the WBA Wi-Fi Industry Awards 2013. The awards recognize Wi-Fi innovations by operators, vendors, device manufacturers and new ventures within the industry. The

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2013-11-20T16:05:29+00:00November 20th, 2013|WBA Press releases|

Tier 1 Mobile Operators Expect 22% of All Additional Data Capacity Added During 2013-2014 to Come from Wi-Fi Offload

78% of those planning to launch an Next Generation Hotspot (NGH) network will do so by end of 2015 with ‘data offload’ highlighted as the most pressing driver for investment

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2019-05-09T12:28:19+01:00November 20th, 2013|WBA Press releases|

Official Netherlands 4G launch helps T-Mobile catch up with competition

T-Mobile is aiming to close the gap on its main competitors in the Netherlands, following the official launch of its 4G service there. The new network went lives in went live in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and The Hague on Monday 18 November, providing faster mobile broadband for an estimated 100,000 customers. It is hoped that the

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2013-11-19T16:22:26+00:00November 19th, 2013|Industry News|

Telefonica Global Solutions joins OVCC

Telefonica Global Solutions has become the latest member of the Open Visual Communications Consortium (OVCC). The Spanish phone and broadband provider announced its membership earlier this week, with the aim of delivering a more consistent visual communications service on PCs, smartphones, tablets and the like. Staff will collaborate with other OVCC members in order to help

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2019-05-09T12:28:19+01:00November 19th, 2013|Industry News|
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