Posts Tagged ‘wifi-hotspot’

G-Fi now available for iPod Touch and iPhones!

When the iPod Touch and the iPhone made its debut, almost everyone went crazy about it. It was the thing of the century, it offered users limitless possibilities they could ever ask for in a device. That is why many people adored it, wanted it and of course, bought it. It’s one thing to be able to follow the trends in newly released devices, but it’s another thing when you actually love the technical capabilities of that device (the term techie comes around).

However, as others might be surprised, the iPod Touch does not possess a camera, 3G internet, GPS and compass. However don’t be ticked off too much. There have been recent innovations regarding on how to install 3G internet and possibly a GPS to your iPod Touch. Yes there are and these things are highly possible.

Turn the spotlight on to a device called the G-Fi. Now, what exactly is this? You may ask, what can this do to help your iPod Touch become connected? Here’s the catch: G-Fi can now add GPS to your iPod Touch, through its Wi-Fi capability. It can act like a MiFi because it can create a mobile WiFi hotspot. However, it does not have a MiFi’s ability to tube in the internet.

The G-fi can support up to 200 devices (beat that?). Any device which can enable Wi-Fi access can freely connect to the G-fi. It’s as easy as that! Believe it or not! A cost for the G-Fi is $100, with an additional charge of $30 for the connection. In order to pull up the application, you need to have the iPhone application Navmii.

Verizon Wireless unveils Palm’s latest creations: The Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus

Palm has never failed its users when it comes to creative innovations and state of the art technology. The company has offered its users hi end and impressive devices which are not only in style but are also functional and easy to use! No wonder users just can’t help but love them for what they do.

As of today The Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus made their official debut, as they are unveiled to the users with support from Verizon’s 3G wireless network. Mind you, Verizon Wireless is only the largest US mobile carrier, and if you’re not even aware of this until now, then now you know where you’ll be getting your internet connection once you’re already using the The Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus.

The Palm mobile hotspot can be used from the application catalog of the mobiles, which will be on sale later of this month. This turns your mobile into a router itself and can be able to connect up to five devices at a single time. Your mobile is now a MiFi-style instant Wi-Fi hotspot.

This Wi-Fi tying feature is pretty much easy to set up. It works compatibly and so much well with Verizon’s 3G-enable EVDO Rev. If you’re wondering what network the latter is, then, it is a network, which could enable you to wirelessly connect a laptop and an iPod Touch at the same Time! What great is that download time is reasonable and how flexible the actual router is.

Clearwire Models: Enter the world of flexible pricing

If you’re the type who is very price-conscious when it comes to how you will pay for the connection you are able to get online, then you should try considering the Clearwire model. This type of model has been known greatly for its flexible pricing options in the US

Clearwire models offer day passes and no-contract deals. Thus, enabling them to be more open to the new world filled with Wi-fi hotspots, unlike the traditional carrier models which you had in the past.

Given that this new network appears with other newly-built networks out there, the LTE will be on the lookout for new pricing approaches regarding the matter. This is done for a fair balance between flat rate tariffs and the maximized usage of their individual network capacity.

LTE pricing would involve basic flat fee along with usage-based charge depending on the bandwidth consumed on LTE enabled devices. The resulting bill will be much likely that of cable service or utility. It might have a base rate and premium add-on fees. In summary, the LTE aims to let users get accustomed to paying extra for high usage of wireless capacity, especially when using multiple devices in a simultaneously.

Mi-fi’s or otherwise known as Mi-fi units are able to connect a large number of users to the internet using only a single broadband connection. This type of connection has become more popular recently not only because of its practicality, but also, because of the practicality it offers to millions of users out there.

Unlike, the usual home broadband providers which use wireless routers, which in some way gives you a limited connectivity depending on how far you are from the router, Mi-fi creates a more localized signal which can be easily accessed by the users.

It won’t be surprising if you’ve already heard of dongles. This things have taken the spotlight of mass popularity when they had their time, just like in 2007 wherein, their existence seemed to have been ever-present almost anywhere. Mi-fi is also the same in some ways. Like donning the pay-as-you go alternative.

However, unlike dongles, the introduction of Mi-fi’s are still pretty new to the public. This makes Mi-fi a likely discovery for the customers and something new to use in the new century. It is a great innovation and at the same time, contribution to the fast-growing network sharing activities tying the globe together.

US Still Leads More Wi-Fi Hotspots Access Points Than Europe

Insurmountable unexpected consequences might hit you upon leaving your Wi-Fi unprotected. It may range from petty glitches on your own system down to the vast destruction to even a large population and coverage such as a nation.

Alarmingly, United States of America tops the list of countries and territories with unsecured Wi-Fi connections. There are a total of forty percent of all access points in the United States that are open and unsecured. WeFi laid out a factsheet that in Europe, there are only twenty-five percent of hotspots that are open. This number is comparably low as to the percentage that of the US.  On the other hand, France has a relatively large number of open access points with captive portals. It is quite an interesting fact to know that these captive portals were utilized into different access points in order to moderate the wide open availability of connection for diverse users. These can aid in monitoring access and preventing exploitation to a certain degree.

As estimated by WeFi, there are almost 1/3 unprotected access points of the all the spots of Wi-Fi in the world.