The rollout of wireless networks across the UK's transport system is continuing, with T-Mobile landing a contract with Manchester Airports Group.
T-Mobile announced on Tuesday that it has already installed Wi-Fi equipment at Manchester Airport — the UK's busiest regional airport. High-speed wireless connectivity is now available across all customer seating areas as well as the majority of business lounges, the mobile operator said.
Under the deal, T-Mobile will now set up Wi-Fi networks at Nottingham East Midlands, Bournemouth and Humberside airports.
"The partnership with T-Mobile to provide wireless technology means that more than ever before, business doesn't have to stop when travellers reach our airports," said Martin Smith, head of group information services at Manchester Airport, in a statement.
Mobile workers with drooping laptop batteries may be relieved to find that T-Mobile is also installing additional power sockets.
Although Wi-Fi can be very useful for people who need to check the Internet, send email or access corporate systems when out of the office, it is still very expensive. One hour's Wi-Fi access from T-Mobile costs £5 — much more than a typical Internet café where the PC is provided — while a 24-hour subscription costs £13.
T-Mobile recently launched a new unlimited use tariff aimed at business workers. It gives unlimited use at T-Mobile HotSpot sites across the UK for £23.50 (including VAT) per month.
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I use T-mobile, Maxis, Telstra, etc all over the world on the back of my BT Broadband subscription at home
seldom costs more than the basic £5 a month.
use Skype on top for phone calls and you save alot of money.
I made the mistake of contacting t-mobile/tmobile customer service today about an issue on my phone service. I mentioned to the representative that I was receiving a "shitty" signal from the tower. The woman, by the name of Brooke, operator ID # 0955532, told me that she would be "hanging up" on me because I was using "foul and abusive language" and she terminated the call.
I will agree that 50 years ago, the use of the term SHIT or SHITTY would have been considered foul language. However, this word is now a part of common language usage. It has been used in TV commercials, by the President of the USA, and other respected members of society. To hang up on me because of my use of the word "shitty" to describe a tower signal shows me how far t-mobile/tmobile continues to lag behind the rest of the industry in treatment of customers.
Before t-mobile/tmobile attempts to expand its services and coverage, maybe it needs to go back and reexamine how it treats and deals with current customers.