Do you use Wi-Fi hotspots? They’re everywhere, on trains, planes, in pubs and parks, but last week we found massive Wi-Fi hotspot failure rates when we tested the two biggest providers in the UK. We want to know if the provider you use is a Wi-Fi NotSpot horror or a hotspot hero. Tell us where you go for reliable Wi-Fi, and who you steer clear of…
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Wi-Fi hotspot giving you grief? You’re not alone. We’ve studied central London Wi-Fi providers and found a shocking statistic: 40% of paid-for hotspots just don’t work. Read on, and see why we’re riled over wonky Wi-Fi NotSpots.
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Mobile wifi provider The Cloud is now providing commuters on the Glasgow Underground with access to wifi and 3G.
FaceTime’s data usage is hefty, and it got us wondering if when you’re out and about using Wi-Fi hotspots, whether hotspot operators will kick you off if you’re FaceTiming, like, all the time. We asked around about fair usage policies from three of the UK’s largest Wi-Fi providers, and found that if you’re wanting to make free FaceTime calls risk-free, then The Cloud is heads above.
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It’s the start of another fine day, and you can make it even better, for free right now, by checking out our rundown of all the latest gadget news and goodies headed your way. Read on for it all in our techie breakie round up, right here!
Hunting for Wi-Fi with the iPhone is a miserable experience, but tracking down free hostpots from The Cloud just got a little easier. The wireless wizards just launched a new Fast Connect app for Apple’s phone.
This week we’ve been looking at the perils of hopping online using Wi-Fi hotspots. These public access points might seem convenient, but we’ve had readers complaining of slow, expensive and awkward surfing.
After pulling together all the stats, juggling the pricing details and speaking to people in the know, we’ve picked our Wi-Fi hotspot choice. If you need wireless access on the go, and don’t fancy mobile broadband, jump in now and we’ll tell you our top choice.
Since we brought you news on just how speedy Wi-Fi hotspots are earlier this week, we’ve had loads of comments about the wireless points, comparing hotspots to mobile broadband, complaining about snail’s pace access and sounding off about different operators. Dive in now to see what’s got your fellow Electricpig readers’ respective goat.