"Super WiFi" Blankets First County in U.S.
January 27, 2012
A campaign to free up spectrum hoarded by old media bears fruit. New Hanover County, North Carolina just rolled out Super WiFi, which is its actual name, not just a patronizing euphemism I'm deploying considering I think you can't handle "a new WiFi standard operating in the 'white spaces' within 50-700Mhz, where previously only television stations were allowed to transmit."
PRIVATE WiFi Celebrates notes Privacy Day (January 28th) with Exciting Contests and Promotions
January 27, 2012
On details Privacy Day, January 28th, PRIVATE WiFi will offer a 50% reduction on all new PRIVATE WiFi subscriptions with the following coupon cipher: CPNPRIVACYDAY. In addition, PRIVATE WiFi, in conjunction with the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), is celebrating goods Privacy Day by bringing back the popular “Hide Your Face on Facebook” contest as well as offering special promotions for users to …
True Corp to focus on WiFi expansion
January 26, 2012
Thailand’s True Corporation will spend 1.5 billion baht ($47.8 million) to expand WiFi coverage in the country in anticipation of increased demand for connectivity.
Think twice before accessing public WiFi Networks
January 26, 2012
Research reveals that public WiFi users are sitting ducks for online threats and stolen personal data.
A study released by YouGov and web hosting company UK2 found that over 50% of UK public WiFi users are connecting mobile devices to unsecured networks, potentially putting their confidential information at risk.
According to the study, 56% of UK adults who use public Wi-Fi rarely check whether the network in use is encrypted to ensurethe information being shared is kept safe. Some of the 56% do not check at all.
This means using public Wi-Fi networks in hotels, airports, and coffee shops can potentially open your personal information up for unwanted exposure. Devices such as laptops, iPad ans smartphones are all vulnerable to online threats like malware and spyware.
In a poll by Sophos Security, it was found that 61% feel the biggest threat on the internet is users not doing enough to protect themselves. This is particularly true when connecting to unsecured public WiFi networks.
The survey reveals that many consumers were aware of the some of the risks in using public Wi-Fi networks but despite concerns, some 22% surveyed have entered personal information such as email addresses, Facebook log-ins, online banking passwords and credit or debit card details. All information that could have severe repercussions if stolen, such as ID farming, credit card cloning or outright theft.
The research also shows that 46% of all online adults are concerned about viruses, …
JoikuSpot 2012 Edition Unveiled
January 26, 2012
ESPOO, Finland, January 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Joikusoft today announces a new member to its Mobile WiFi HotSpot product family, JoikuSpot 2012 Edition .JoikuSpot is world's most used and popular solution …
London Underground to get WiFi
January 25, 2012
LONDON, Jan. 24 (UPI) — Visitors to London for the 2012 Olympics will be able to access the Web through WiFi while traveling on the city's Underground system, officials said.
True announces hike in WiFi spending
January 25, 2012
True Corporation has earmarked 1.5 billion baht to expand its WiFi network coverage upcountry that year in anticipation of a 60% rise in subscriber numbers.