public wi-fi hotspots
Here is an idea that I hope soon catches on a bit more: free open wi-fi hotspots.
The UK still lags in broadband take up when compared against countries in Europe and Asia - so perhaps it is a little optimistic to expect immediate seismic changes to occur; but Loose Connection are managing and operating a series of open (and did I mention - free) wi-fi hotspots in Brighton down on the South coast.
Alongside the first wi-fi beach in the UK - they are increasing the number and range in this city - and even have plans to stretch to Wi-Max through Metranet.
Unfortunately, the number of public fee paying hotspots are still too expensive - with some charging up to £5 or even £10 an hour in places, but as this technology becomes more widespread, and outfits such as these become more widely spread - this should hopefully yank prices down to the ground.
All of a sudden, a day on Brighton beach (PSP in tow), seems all the more appealing...
The UK still lags in broadband take up when compared against countries in Europe and Asia - so perhaps it is a little optimistic to expect immediate seismic changes to occur; but Loose Connection are managing and operating a series of open (and did I mention - free) wi-fi hotspots in Brighton down on the South coast.
Alongside the first wi-fi beach in the UK - they are increasing the number and range in this city - and even have plans to stretch to Wi-Max through Metranet.
Unfortunately, the number of public fee paying hotspots are still too expensive - with some charging up to £5 or even £10 an hour in places, but as this technology becomes more widespread, and outfits such as these become more widely spread - this should hopefully yank prices down to the ground.
All of a sudden, a day on Brighton beach (PSP in tow), seems all the more appealing...
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on Friday, July 29, 2005 at 1:06 pm.
