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Finding Wi-Fi hot spots just got easier
Talkback Please list these on your new map: We have four hotspots in and around Buckfastleigh, Devon, and, they are FREE to use. WAVE, 46 Fore Street, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0AA. Telephone: +44 (0)1364 644 633 Email: info@buckfastleigh.net
[November 3, 2003, 12:55]
Colubris touts next-gen Wi-Fi access point
News Despite the fact that 802.11n is still in its draft stage, the Wi-Fi Alliance has begun certifying products which conform to the second version of the draft. Colubris claims that the "Always-n" technology featured in its 600 Series product family...
[May 14, 2007, 11:46]
Wi-Fi Week: Where are the standards?
News Find your nearest wireless connection with ZDNet UK's Wi-Fi hot spots map. It's a nice thought that every Wi-Fi wireless card will work with every Wi-Fi network. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case -- there's no certification process for Wi...
[January 28, 2004, 11:55]
Starbucks keeps up Wi-Fi rollout
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. Coffee retailer Starbucks announced on Tuesday that it has increased its rollout of Wi-Fi hot spots. Back in August last year, Starbucks set up its first two UK Wi-Fi hot spots, both in London.
[January 21, 2003, 16:39]
Wi-Fi checks into Holiday Inn
News Click here for ZDNet UK's map of the current Wi-Fi hot spots across the UK. Wi-Fi specialist Megabeam has signed a deal with BDL Hotels, the hospitality franchise company, which will see it install hot spots at various hotels including Holiday Inn...
[December 3, 2002, 16:16]
Starbucks goes large with Wi-Fi rollout
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. Coffee chain Starbucks is more than doubling the size of its Wi-Fi network. This will take the total number of Wi-Fi enabled stores to 154. The Starbucks Wi-Fi network is run in partnership with...
[March 24, 2004, 13:00]
Souped-up Wi-Fi handset includes Web browsing and email
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. The Wi-Fi phone market is set to heat up, with a maker announcing a handset that can do Web browsing and email, in addition to voice. It will operate only when in the hotspot of a Wi-Fi (802.11b...
[July 2, 2003, 9:19]
IPass deal extends European Wi-Fi network
News Click here to find your nearest Wi-Fi hot spot using ZDNet UK's interactive map. The agreements with European providers Swisscom Eurospot and ADP Telecom will let customers access Wi-Fi spots at large hotels, train stations and airports across Europe.
[December 3, 2003, 16:18]
New Wi-Fi network undercuts rivals
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. Another Wi-Fi operator has launched in the UK, offering a "managed service" at prices significantly lower than those of BT and Megabeam, Britain's leading commercial Wi-Fi operators.
[February 27, 2003, 13:53]
O2's Wi-Fi plans: Ireland today, UK tomorrow?
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. Mobile phone operator O2 is set to launch up to 20 Wi-Fi hot spots in Ireland next year, as a possible prelude to a rollout of commercial WLANs in several European countries.
[November 27, 2002, 15:22]
Wi-Fi Alliance certifies security products
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced the certification of products using the latest security specification, as it works to allay concerns about wirelessly transmitting data over networks.
[April 30, 2003, 12:15]
AT&T turns to Wi-Fi
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. AT&T Wireless, one of the United States' largest cellular phone carriers, said Tuesday that it would team with a privately held Wi-Fi network provider to give its subscribers wireless access to...
[January 29, 2003, 9:35]
Wi-Fi spreads through the home
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. Manufacturers are adding Wi-Fi wireless connections to media adapters that let home-electronics equipment play music or show photos stored on personal computers.
[July 15, 2003, 12:02]
Asia-Pacific pilots Wi-Fi roaming
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. Telstra and several Asian telecommunications carriers are understood to be preparing to launch a pilot of a roaming Wi-Fi service, encompassing networks in at least Australia, Singapore, China...
[July 22, 2003, 8:57]
HP plans own-brand Wi-Fi
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. Hewlett-Packard could be preparing to launch its own Wi-Fi access points in the summer. The Orinoco Wi-Fi product is a flexible system with dual radios, which is aimed at the centre of the market...
[February 25, 2003, 16:34]
BT's Wi-Fi adventure snubs 3G
News Visit ZDNet UK's Wi-Fi hot spot map to see full details of pricing and rollout for all the UK's Wi-Fi operators. BT announced on Wednesday that it has made deals with BAA, Welcome Break and Hilton that should help it to reach its target of 400 Wi...
[January 29, 2003, 15:39]
Cisco to give away Wi-Fi technology
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. The network equipment maker said it will license software designed to improve the security and range of wireless networks that use Wi-Fi technology -- the reigning standard among wireless...
[February 24, 2003, 15:01]
Sony Ericsson helps bridge the Wi-Fi/GSM gap
News For a map of the UK's commercial Wi-Fi hot spots, click here. Sony Ericsson is to launch a combined Wi-Fi / GSM PC Card that will help notebook users take advantage of the coverage offered by mobile-phone networks and the higher speed of 802.11b...
[March 4, 2003, 13:35]
Microsoft puts handhelds in the Wi-Fi hot seat
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. Combined, the three wireless ISPs (Internet service providers) have about 3,500 hot spot locations -- areas where Wi-Fi wireless networks deliver pay-as-you-surf Web access.
[June 24, 2003, 9:47]
UK gets more Wi-Fi hot spots as T-Mobile expands Starbucks deal
News Click here to see a map of the UK's Wi-Fi hot spots. Mobile phone network operator T-Mobile will roll out its first Wi-Fi services with hot spots at 56 Starbucks branches across the UK. The prices of both significantly undercut some of the rates...
[March 6, 2003, 13:41]
