International For-Pay Public Wireless Networks & 802.11 WiFi Hotspots

Airpath Wireless

Airpath Wireless is a global leader in the Wireless “Hot Spot” industry. Hot Spots are areas within public venues such as airports, hotels, retail stores, coffee shops etc. where patrons that carry a laptop or PDA can gain high-speed access to the Internet using a wireless technology known as WiFi. The laptop or PDA users of the WiFi network receive broadband access to the Internet in waiting areas, business centers, a restaurant tabletop, hotel rooms or any other area within a venue in which WiFi coverage is available.

GRIC Communications

GRIC Communications, Inc., is a publicly held company. The company issued a successful initial public offering on December 15, 1999, and began trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol "GRIC." GRIC is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with offices in the U.S., Asia, and Europe. GRIC Communications, Inc., is a proven and reliable provider of secure mobility solutions for mobile enterprises, leading service providers, and carriers worldwide. GRIC's mission is to provide customers with the ability to reduce the cost, complexity, and risk of managing and supporting a growing workforce outside the corporate firewall while improving productivity. Each day GRIC delivers on this mission for millions of mobile and remote workers worldwide and more than 1,600 corporate customers, including FORTUNE 500 and Global 2000 companies across multiple industries. GRIC's expertise in mobile broadband networking is second to none. GRIC is rapidly expanding Wi-Fi coverage and plans to have more than 4,000 Wi-Fi global access points by late 2003 and over 10,000 by 2004. GRIC is also ensuring that mobile broadband is "enterprise ready" — secure, scalable, reliable, and convenient — the qualities that have made GRIC a trusted provider to enterprises and service providers worldwide.

iPass

iPass makes the enterprise more productive by enabling remote and mobile workers to connect simply and securely to their corporate network across wired and wireless providers in over 150 countries. iPass services shield knowledge workers and the enterprise IT department from an increasingly complex connectivity environment—through a best-in-class solution covering home workers, business travelers and windshield warriors. iPass is also a leader in the wireless roaming industry, working with service providers, network operators and wireless equipment manufacturers to deliver wireless mobility solutions that meet enterprise needs. A public company (NASDAQ: IPAS), iPass is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, with offices in North America, Europe, Japan and Asia Pacific.

Based on a flexible and scalable virtual network platform that weaves together 275 enterprise-ready access providers into one network, iPass delivers over 20,000 dial-up, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet broadband access points around the globe. Global 500 companies such as General Motors, Dow Corning, and Mellon Financial choose iPass not only for the depth and breadth of its network, but also for its commitment to lowering total cost of ownership. iPass simplifies service installation, operation, management and support through value-added services such as professional service deployment, extensive training, global carrier-grade operational systems, Web-enabled management tools and an award-winning service interface.

Matrix Networks

Matrix Networks G-WIS (Guest Wireless Internet Service) High Speed Wireless Internet. G-WIS is a powerful combination package that delivers High Speed Internet Access to Hotel Guests. G-WIS allows guests the freedom to roam over the entire property including adjacent restaurants and businesses while maintaining their online connection. G-WIS delivers the same high-performance connectivity as wired systems, with the added freedom to move around the property.

NetNearU

NetNearU Corp., founded in 1997, leads the way in development of both wired and wireless public Internet access solutions and remote monitoring software which tracks user services. Through the use of 802.11b wireless protocol, NetNearU allows easy Internet access to business travelers worldwide. NetNearU's public Internet access, electronic shopping and dedicated web surfing products can be found in hotels, airports, retail outlets, and restaurants in the United States, Europe, and the Caribbean.

OurSpots

OurLink Technologies is revolutionizing the Wireless industry with the introduction of it's OurSpots Wireless HotSpot Network. OurSpots.com - provides our customers with a large network of wireless "HotSpot" locations offering high-speed Internet connection points in airports, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants and neighborhoods around the world. Using a wireless enabled laptop or PDA, OurSpots customers are able to utilize thousand's of wireless locations with one OurSpots issued Userid and Password. Through our OurSpots Service Provider (OSP) program, OurSpots works with individuals, business owners, and service providers around the world enabling anyone the ability to setup an OurSpot location in their local area. By providing all equipment, broadband connections, back-office applications, managed services and end-user customer support the OSP program is a true turn-key "Instant HotSpot Service" offering. OurSpots has arranged a variety of Wireless Roaming Agreements with a number of large wireless service providers. These roaming agreements assure OurSpots customers the ability to utilize their wireless accounts in a multitude of wireless locations around the world.

STSN iBAHN™

STSN was founded in 1998 and has become the worldwide leading provider of wired and wireless Internet broadband services to the hospitality industry. Every month, more than a quarter million business travelers rely on STSN to increase their productivity with secure, easy-to use, and high-speed connectivity options in more than 150,000 guestrooms and 4,800 hotel meeting rooms.

Wayport

(formerly MobileStar) - Founded in 1996, Wayport, Inc. has served the hospitality industry longer than any other broadband provider and has become the traveler's choice for Internet access by offering the highest standards in network performance, convenience, and service. Based in Austin, Texas, Wayport delivers high-speed Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless and wired Internet access to travelers where they need it most: in airports and hotels. Also, Wayport's Laptop Lane airport business centers offer travelers private offices with high-speed Internet access and other business services.

For-Pay Public Wireless Networks & 802.11 WiFi Hotspots in North America

AT&T Wireless Wi-Fi Service

Now you can enjoy high-speed wireless networking and Web surfing from your laptop with AT&T Wireless Wi-Fi ServiceSM from AT&T Wireless. Make your waiting time productive time by connecting to e-mail, the Internet and your company network. AT&T Wireless Wi-Fi Service provides access to a growing number of hotspots. Best of all, you get consistent service and a connection up to 24 times faster than dial-up.

Jan. 28, 2003 -- AT&T Wireless announced today that it has entered the Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b) market with the introduction of GoPort(SM), a high-speed wireless data service designed to keep mobile professionals connected to their corporate information while away from the office. The company also said it has reached an agreement with Wayport, a leading Wi-Fi service provider, to allow roaming on that company's Wi-Fi networks in airports and hundreds of hotels across the United States.

Bell AccessZone

Canada - Bell Canada announced Bell AccessZone, a Wi-Fi hotspot pilot that will provide Canadians with wireless high-speed access to the Internet (Wi-Fi is short for Wireless Fidelity and is the most popular worldwide term for high-speed wireless local area networks in offices, homes and public spaces). During the three month pilot, Bell will convert a number of high traffic payphones and other locations in Toronto and Montreal into wireless Internet access points. This gives mobile professionals, business travelers and consumers with 802.11b enabled laptops or wireless handheld devices another convenient option to wirelessly access the Internet, e-mail and corporate networks in public locations.

BOLDstreet

Canada - BOLDstreet’s mission is to be North America’s leading service offering true high-speed wireless Internet access to mobile professionals and knowledge-workers while they are away from their home or office… and at the same time, to provide BOLDstreet business partners with unique opportunities to increase customer loyalty and revenue.

Deep Blue Wireless

California Deep Blue Wireless was created with the goal of providing high speed, effortless wireless Internet access in public locations. In support of that goal, Deep Blue Wireless has formed strategic partnerships with leading technology companies. These relationships utilize the proven expertise of partner companies, allow the development of multi-faceted marketing and technology opportunities, increase awareness and availability of high speed Internet access, and promote industry standard compatible wireless roaming between networks.

FatPort

Canada - Founded in 2001, FatPort is the one of the first public Wi-Fi providers in Canada. Our focus is to provide the millions of mobile workers immediate high-speed access to their email, company's intranet, or any other internet activity they require. The advantage of our service is its ease of use. Unlike other wireless technologies, FatPort works exactly like your connection at the office - use your laptop or PDA just like you would at the office. FatPort subscribers simply open their web browser in any FatPort location, enter their password to login, and surf away.

Our FatPoint Intelligent Access Point is 802.11b Wi-Fi compliant. This is a mature, established network standard used in most wireless networking installations. Many Wi-Fi networks are in place already - either officially, or unofficially - and most laptops are shipped with compatible wireless technology as part of a standard configuration. Finally, as it lets our subscribes use their own wireless devices, there is little for them to learn - open up a web browser in any FatPort Location and surf away!

Access speeds are up to 40 times that of dial-up or cell phone modem rates. Moreover, 802.11b products are not facing the obsolescence common to so many other products - current plans for upgrading the standard emphasize complete backward compatibility. FatPort strongly believes in freely contributing to the wireless community. Our FatPoints all run CompactBSD - a custom distribution of the most secure operating system available, OpenBSD. We released this distribution on Sourceforge to the open source community, particularly for use in embedded projects.

GuestWiFi

USA - Guest WiFi enables public locations to become "hot spots" for Wireless Internet access. Simple service plans, easy answers, special offers for hospitality customers, and free point-of-sale materials get you started. Your guests will be connected to hi-speed Internet access using their own laptop computer or PDA. Business travelers are constantly looking for ways to stay productive while on the road. Having hi-speed Internet access in your hotel enables them to stay in touch with customers and co-workers. 25 Locations, 8 States.

HereUare

HereUare eCoinBox® solution for-pay service - Wi-Fi access in hundreds of hot spot locations, including airports, hotels, coffee shops and other public spaces around the US

Hotspotzz

HOTSPOTZZ is one of the nation's largest privately owned and controlled Wi-Fi networks. HOTSPOTZZ owns a network of over 100+ Wi-Fi "hot spots," and has a growing base of wireless subscribers. HOTSPOTZZ is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and has corporate offices in Logan, Ohio and Toronto, Canada. HOTSPOTZZ locations include retail chains, hotels, business centers, resorts and independent cafes and restaurants. HOTSPOTZZ technology enables companies to offer their customers wireless access and integrates user authentication, authorization, and accounting controls in a public, global, for-pay wireless network. Because our network is privately owned and controlled, we can ensure our subscribers maximum connectivity and uptime.

August 30, 2002 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - IKANO Communications purchased the "WiFi Metro" network from hereUare Communications, the leading global provider of enabling technology of for-pay, public network access, aggregation and billing services. This substantial enhancement to IKANO's product line will enable the company to expand its product offering for existing clients and channel partners. IKANO's Wi-Fi network will operate under the registered trademark, "Hotspotzz ". The backend software solution integrated into the Hotspotzz network is called "Spotzz ".

RemotePipes

RemotePipes, Inc. was founded in February 2000 with the vision of providing secure, reliable, and affordable remote Internet access solutions to corporations and organizations serving the increasing population of mobile professionals. In just over four years RemotePipes® has developed into the worlds best of breed provider of global roaming Internet access solutions for small businesses, serving thousands of business users in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, South America, and Africa.

We provide mobile wireless and wireline access to the Internet and IP-based networks in over 150 countries worldwide, via direct sales and channel partners. Our proprietary Global Roaming Product Suite™ and Stored Value Engine (SVE™) hosted software applications power our TollFreeISP® and IP Roamer™ services as well as enabling other telecom providers to provide global wireless and wireline Internet access services for their customers. These fully managed solutions encompass Authentication, Authorization, Accounting, Rating, Billing, Reporting, and User provisioning on a self service basis and they can be co-branded or private labeled.

RoomLinX

RoomLinX is the leader in providing wireless high-speed Internet network solutions to hotels and conference centers. Our fully supported networks allow our customers to provide their guests with (Wi-Fi) Wireless broadband access that is fast, reliable and most importantly, easy to use. RoomLinX has some of the largest fully wireless visitor based networks (VBN) in the Hospitality industry. RoomLinX provides the most advanced 802.11 Wi-Fi Wireless and Wired networking solutions for high-speed Internet access to Hotel Guests, Convention Center Exhibitors, Corporate Apartments and Special Event Participants.

Sprint Mobile Computing Services

Businesses today face an interesting paradox. While there have never been more ways to stay "plugged in," employees tethered to desktops rarely have the freedom to cut the cord. Extend your access with Sprint Mobile Computing Services, and open the door to feature-rich mobile solutions that enable your staff to communicate in real time. Sprint Mobile Computing Services let you take network connectivity wherever business happens, putting reliable access in employees' hands, when they need it most. Successful mobile programs demand pinpoint vision, analysis, planning, and execution. Answering that challenge, our Mobile Strategy Service facilitates the creation of a world-class mobile strategy, from initial planning to ultimate delivery of a reliable, cost-effective communication solution. As an industry innovator for the last 100 years, we draw on our pioneering experience to develop a clear picture of where you are now - and where you want to go. Then we use some of the brightest minds in the industry to develop the strategic roadmap that can get you there.

What if you could combine a secure instant messaging platform with application delivery to solve these problems? Sprint Enterprise Application Messaging can do just that on your mobile devices for a real-time solution. Sprint Mobile Computing Services possess the mobile computing technologies and consulting services that can enable access to critical back-office information, virtually whenever and wherever it's needed. Sprint Enterprise Application Messaging can free both field and office employees from frustrating and unproductive attempts at communication. By adding presence to instant messaging on mobile devices, real and real-time collaboration can be achieved – and made easy.

Wi-Fi Solutions for Corporations - Implementing Wi-Fi solutions for corporations can be a complex process, especially if you have to coordinate multiple vendors. Sprint can deliver a complete solution. Because we do the upfront design and integration, you can be confident that all the components of your Wi-Fi solution will work together seamlessly and with traditional Sprint wide area networking solutions, such as frame relay, asynchronous transfer mode and Internet services.

Surf and Sip

USA - Surf and Sip provides high-speed wireless Internet access in cafes, hotels, restaurants and other high traffic public establishments. With speeds 20-50 times faster than traditional dial-up Internet and the freedom of wireless, the Surf and Sip Network is changing the way people access the Internet. Surf and Sip has developed, and continues to rapidly expand, a national network of locations to serve our customers. Surf and Sip, Inc. is dedicated to creating a high quality network of high-speed, wireless internet Access Points worldwide while at the same time providing our members and customers with affordable service in comfortable surroundings.

Telmex

Telmex Wi-Fi network in Mexico - 5/8/2003 - Telefonos de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (Telmex) is utilizing a subscriber management and operation center solution from Tut Systems Inc. Telmex is using Tut's system to offer Internet services via its Wi-Fi network, which is located at Mexico's major public facilities. The Mexican telco's new nationwide wireless hot spot service will provide Internet access at airports, hotel lobbies, restaurants and hospitals. Tut Systems provides content processing and distribution products that enable the deployment of next-generation video and IP services over broadband networks.

T-Mobile HotSpots

May 8, 2003 - T-Mobile bundles Wi-Fi, cellular services. T-Mobile USA on Thursday took a preliminary step toward simplifying the mobile worker's life. The Bellevue, Wash.-based wireless phone company announced that customers can now consolidate charges for its HotSpot Wi-Fi service on their monthly cellular phone service bills. The company will do the same for subscribers using its new General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) cell phone network in the next few months, it announced. T-Mobile said customers can add a monthly $19.99 unlimited access Wi-Fi service to their monthly wireless bill. The charge is at a 50 percent discount over the company's regular HotSpot rate plans. The service also will continue as a stand-alone offering by subscription or on a pay-for-use basis. T-Mobile said the announcement marks an important step in its Wi-Fi strategy of offering a variety of services--such as high-speed wireless Internet access and voice and data services--under one umbrella.

Truckstop.net

WIFI stands for Wireless Fidelity, a popular name for 802.11 or high-speed wireless connectivity to a network, typically the Internet. With WIFI you're no longer tethered with a cable, rather you have the freedom to move about as you please within a "hotspot". Truckstop.net has taken this technology a step further than most. With T1 service and complete coverage of the truck stop/travel plaza Truckstop.net provides a reliable and secure high-speed service - directly to your cab, restaurant, or wherever you want from within our HotStop. Built on the backbone of the Sprint's wireline data network, Truckstop.net's wi-fi service extends the reach of one of the strongest and extensive high-speed digital fiber network's in North America.

Truckstop.net is currently available at over 500 hotels and airport in the U.S. now. Truckstop.net is actively working at signing up more than 3000 truck stops and travel plazas, as well as weigh stations, fleet yards, and other areas where the mobile work force stops. Truckstop.net will also be available on thousands of Sprint PCS 3G cell towers by the end of 2004! This will create tens of thousands of "HotStops" where Truckstop.net subscribers will be able to access the Internet for ONE LOW MONTHLY FEE!

Verizon Wi-Fi

Verizon Online Customers get Wi-Fi access at no additional charge. Become a Verizon Online customer today and take advantage of special offers on broadband service. Wi-Fi has become popular because it uses a wireless frequency that is available without a license from the FCC, similar to your cordless telephone signal. Wi-Fi approved devices and base stations are designed to comply with standards to allow for mass market adoption of the service.

The Verizon Wi-Fi HotSpot network works through base stations called access points, which connect to high-speed lines back into the data network and the Internet. Many newer notebook computers and some Pocket PC devices are equipped with built in Wi-Fi antennas and software. As a result, selecting a few settings in the Wi-Fi software allows you to connect using a Wi-Fi data signal. In fact, most Wi-Fi software is set up to find and display the available Wi-Fi signals available in your location.

WLANs at Sea - For-Pay Public Wireless Networks & 802.11 WiFi Hotspots

Coastal Wave

Coastal Wave is a leading provider of Internet services and network consulting in Northwest Ohio. Based in Port Clinton, Coastal Wave provides a variety of Internet solutions, including a broadband wireless network spanning a radius of over 50 miles.

iDockUSA

USA - iDockUSA provides wireless internet access on the boat. Use a laptop or desktop. Work on the deck, in the galley, at the nav station or anywhere in the marina complex including the pool or restaurant. Utilizing the latest networking technologies, iDockUSA is able to broadcast the internet throughout the marina and its boating customers. Service is available 24 hours a day.

Global Nautical Network

Global Nautical Network provides broadband wireless access points in the country's finest marinas. Now you can enjoy high-speed wireless Internet access aboard your boat, at your home marina, and at many other areas where you travel. Our fast and convenient services work on any laptop, as well as palm style devices and most other 802.11 compatible devices. Enjoy access to the web at speeds up to 100 times faster than dial-up or cell phone based modems, and even faster than personal DSL - with complete wireless freedom!

MariCOMS

MariCOMS is developing an international network of wireless Internet access points - called " Hot Spots" - at ports, marinas, RV parks, and other waterfront businesses in the boating centers of the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and the US. These hot spots are interconnected via a roaming alliance that allows MariCOMS Members to move freely and use thousands of hot spots worldwide - just like cellular roaming - no dialups or plug-ins, automatically connect, affordably and wirelessly, afloat or ashore! Just find the "WiFi" logo and connect!

MariCOMS is staffed with accredited professionals that have hands-on experience in telecommunications engineering, information technology, telecommunications business development, international sales and marketing, and the operation of telecommunications networks. The multi-national staff also includes a US Coast Guard licensed captain and an experienced marina developer. Operations take place from Los Angeles California, Miami and Key West Florida, and St. Maarten Netherlands Antilles. Other staff is located in New York and the UK. The Company is part of the Caribcoms Group, which has broadcast and telecommunications interests in North America and the Caribbean.

TeleSea™

TeleSea™ is a Mariner based wireless communications services provider that offers broadband services to the coastal regions of the U.S. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality and most reliable service to ensure that our customers have reliable communications while at sea. You may have asked yourself, " why can't I have the same Internet capabilities I have at home or in the office while on my vessel?" The answer is: "You can." The TeleSea™ network was designed and operates to give mariners the same speed and dependability that they already enjoy ashore.

For-Pay Public Wireless Networks & 802.11 WiFi Hotspots in Asia

Wicom

Wicom & Mobile Internet Services Town Corner Wireless Internet services in Sapporo City, Tokyo Japan

Wicom Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Sapporo City) and MIS have reached the basic agreement to implement the program and realize Town Corner Wireless Internet in Sapporo City. MIS expands the Local Community Partner program and continues to expand its field trial areas in Tokyo.

Mobile Internet Services, Inc. (Abbreviation: MIS, Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) started the "Local Community Partner" program. MIS aims to contribute development of public wireless Internet connection environment and promote "Town Corner Wireless Internet" in local communities. MIS has decided to start the Local Community Partner program because many enterprises serving to local communities showed strong demands for "Town Corner Wireless Internet". Many enterprises have been attracted by MIS' "Town Corner Wireless Internet" field trial, which offers the secure authentication, advanced security and smooth hand-over features.

Airborne Access

802.11 Hotspot Provider in Philippines - Airborne Access is a 100% owned Philippine corporation located at the Ground Floor, Phoenix Sun Building, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City. Local wireless Internet service provider Airborne Access aims to deploy WiFi in more "hotspots" around Metropolitan Manila as it expressed willingness to work with a competitor in making the technology accessible to the public. WiFi (wireless fidelity) is a high-speed networking technology used as an alternative to traditional wires and cables. The technology is limited to localized and indoor locations due to limited power output but can be used to deliver Internet applications. The firm is looking to expand its operations to 40 "hotspots" around the metropolis by the end of the year, said Jay Fajardo, Airborne Access' chief executive officer. "We're rolling out in commercial areas such Greenbelt or Eastwood, convention centers and even schools," he said.

In partnership with network equipment provider Linksys and local carriers PT&T, Eastern Telecom and Bayantel, Airborne Access has already deployed WiFi in five "hotspots" located at the departure terminal of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in western Metro Manila. These "hotspots" are first class and business class lounges, including those of international airlines Cathay Pacific, Korean Airlines and BA/Qantas. It has also set up wireless "hotspots" in restaurant chains Tequila Joe's and California Pizza Kitchen and Seattle's Best Coffee, an exclusive franchise of Coffee Masters Inc.

Bluengine

Singapore -Bluengine 802.11 Hotspots located in Coffee Clubs, Country Clubs, Hotels, Restaurants & Microbrewery

CBCom

CBCom Inc. - introducing wireless broadband access and control to provide a turnkey solution to companies as well as large public forums such as airports, hotels and hospitals. CBCom has already signed up a hospital, a number of hotels and a club in Beijing.

CBCom Inc., through its strategic partnership, is one of the fastest-growing non-state-owned Internet service providers in China, with a subscriber base of over 400,000. CBCom has assembled a core management team experienced in start-up operations, financial management, marketing and the Chinese telecom market.

CBN Hotspot

CBN Hotspot - April 19, 2003, CBN launches the latest service, CBN Hotspot. The new service enables CBN customers to enjoy wireless Internet access with laptops or PDAs capable of Wi-Fi at certain locations, mostly at cafes, malls and hotels. At this moment, you can enjoy this service at Coffee Club at Plaza Senayan 1st Floor No. 1 ADD, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8, Jakarta. Throughout the promotion period, you may enjoy the service free of charge. However, you are required to activate this facility at the CBN Member Center.

Over the years, CBN has steadily grown into a widely recognized name in the Indonesian Internet service industry. Our outstanding achievements clearly build on the company's history of solid growth, professional management and first-rate human resources. Currently, with a bandwidth capacity of 97 Mbps and more than 4,000 available phone lines for Internet dial-up access, CBN is definitely in the position to offer the best services to Internet users in Indonesia.CBN@Anywhere, with the dial access 0809 88 000, enables CBN to be accessed from 165 cities across Indonesia.

Cernet

China - China Mobile 802.11 Hotspots located in Airports, Coffee Clubs, Convention Centers, Hotels, Restaurants and WiFi "Hot Spot" Access in other public areas

China Mobile

China - China Mobile 802.11 Hotspots located in Airports, Coffee Clubs, Convention Centers, Hotels, Restaurants and WiFi "Hot Spot" Access in other public areas

China Netcom

China - China Mobile 802.11 Hotspots located in Airports, Coffee Clubs, Convention Centers, Hotels, Restaurants and WiFi "Hot Spot" Access in other public areas

Chung Hwa

Taiwan - China Mobile 802.11 Hotspots located in Airports, Coffee Clubs, Convention Centers, Hotels, Restaurants and WiFi "Hot Spot" Access in other public areas

Consilnet

Provide a fixed wireless broadband service for mobile user access in South Asia and the Middle East. Business travelers need to be in contact with their office at all times, whether at hotels, airport lounges, exhibitions, or seminars. The list of applications is vast. What does remain true throughout all of these businesses is the need for secure, mobile information access. Business travelers are increasingly dependent on Internet-based resources while on the road. Already, 75% of business travelers use laptops all the time and over 62% access the Internet from hotel with an average log-on time of 30 minutes. Consilnet was incorporated to provide High-speed, Broadband Internet Access to the business traveler using wireless technology through its network of wireless Internet enabled Hot Spots. Business traveler can simply go to any of these Hot Spots and get connected to the Internet using their laptops or any other portable devices in no time or subscribe to our service for access at all the Hot Spots around the world. Consilnet started its operation in November 2000 and have signed contracts for 20,000 rooms in South East Asia, Asia Pacific & Middle East. Consilnet aim's to be the No.1 Company in this market space with over 6000 Hot Spots and a million subscribers.

ePLDT BLiNK

ePLDT BLiNK™ is the first publicly deployed wireless local area network (wLAN) or Wi-Fi 802.11b Internet service in the country. A part of the Cisco Mobile Office initiative, BLiNK™ uses Cisco's wLAN equipment and is also the first CMO deployment in the Philippines. ePLDT is the information and communications technology company (ICT) of telecommunications giant Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT). Current hotspots offering BLiNK service are Figaro (in Cattleya, Emerald and Shangri-La branches), Netopia Greenbelt and the Asian Institute of Management (AIM).

BLiNK™ affords mobility and convenience to frequent travelers and workers who do not make contact with their office desks. Secure, high-speed Internet access, and even access to their companies' private networks are not limited to the presence of wires and sockets. Also a productivity tool, BLiNK™ wireless Internet service enables the mobile workforce to accomplish important tasks, projects and research even while on the road with the help of the Internet. This ensures that not a minute is wasted and workflow is not hindered by travel or location changes. This reliable, high-speed Internet access service is made available to the mobile workforce in a number of hotspots located around the metropolis. BLiNK™ hotspots are designated areas that have been carefully selected by the BLiNK™ team. These are public venues such as airports, cafés, hotels or campuses that are frequented by mobile professionals.

Hanaro Telecom

10/7/2002 - GRIC Comunications Inc. and Hanaro Telecom Inc. have established an agreement that will expand wireless hot spots in Korean public areas, such as in airports, subway stations, hotels and college campuses. Hanaro, the second largest broadband service provider in Korea, expects to have 5,000 GRIC-enabled wireless hot spots installed by the end of the year. The wireless LANs will enable Hanaro to provide secure Internet access to people on the move, including business professionals, students and travelers.

Maxis

Malaysia - At airports, hotels, restaurants, and cafés, Maxis' wireless local area network (WLAN) service offers the freedom to access real-time business information at your convenience. Maxis' WLAN service also increases your productivity with business applications such as voice calls, roaming and access to your corporate Virtual Private Network (VPN).

ME-NetComs

ME-NetComs - headquartered in Amman, Jordan / throughout The Middle East

October 1, 2003 - ME-NetComs deploys HotSpots at Melia Hanoi and Fortuna Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam.
September 1, 2003 - ME-NetComs To Offer Smartphones and Wireless PDAs, becoming Mitac Distributor of Phones and PDAs

Established in 2002, ME-NetComs is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. Specializing in providing Networking and Communication Solutions, ME-NetComs is one of the first in the Middle East to offer a complete line of customized wired & wireless solutions, and with target markets ranging from the SOHO to the ISP and Telecom sector. The commitment to provide WLAN and WWAN solutions to the region has placed ME-NetComs on a long term path towards becoming the choice for networking and communication turnkey solutions.

ME-NetComs Is the Leader In Providing Networking and Communication Solutions to Clients In The Middle East. With Applications in Wireless LANs and WANs, Visitor Based Networks, HotSpots, Wired Networks, SMS and GSM/GPRS Solutions, we are Able to Help You Build Your Cost Effective Network Infrastructure with the Latest Technologies that Will Serve Your Short and Long Term Goals.

NESPOT

Korea Telecom (KT) NESPOT service refers to KT's high-speed wireless Internet service that enables easy Internet access through mobile devices such as laptops or PDAs with a wireless LAN card. NESPOT is a service that provides access to a variety of contents and high-speed Internet within a 50-150 meter radius of a NESPOT AP to mobile handsets such as laptops and PDAs using wireless LAN. Wi-Fi (802.11b) Wireless Internet Service helps you stay connected and productive while away from home or the office.

PCCW

Hong Kong - PCCW 802.11 Hotspots located in Airports, Coffee Clubs, Convention Centers, Hotels, Restaurants and WiFi "Hot Spot" Access in other public areas

SingTel Wireless Surf Zones

802.11 Hotspots in Singapore - SingTel Wireless Broadband Access Service utilizes the Wireless LAN (WLAN) technology (compliant to IEEE 802.11b standard) to provide wireless broadband Internet access with speeds of up to 512 kbps for downstream and 256 kbps for upstream via any terminal device that supports WLAN. The service will be available within SingTel Wireless Surf Zones island-wide including places such as fast-food restaurants, cafes, hotel and country clubs. This service will be brought to you through the various participating Service Providers which includes licensed Facility Based Operators (FBOs) and/or Service Based Operators (SBOs).

StarHub

Singapore - StarHub is a Singapore-based info-communications company providing a full range of information, communications and entertainment services over fixed, mobile and Internet platforms. It operates its own nationwide broadband network that delivers multi-channel CableTV services, data services, voice services, and Internet access services. StarHub also operates its own GSM network that is fully upgraded for GPRS services.

Based on the IEEE802.11b international standard, StarHub Wireless Broadband extends your ability to surf the Internet beyond your home, office and at StarHub Wireless Broadband Hubs. All this is conveniently done using a single login and with minimal usage charges. Experience great convenience and quantum leap in productivity and efficiency with StarHub Wireless Broadband Hubs at Suntec City and Changi Airport.

tmnet hotspot

802.11 Hotspot Provider in Malaysia - tmnet hotspot is a wireless broadband Internet access at selected public places which could be located at shopping malls, coffee shops, eating outlets, convention centers, hotels and many more. Now while hanging out at any tmnet hotspot, you can check your e-mail or browse the Internet and you can even access your company’s corporate network using your laptop, PDA or tablet PC equipped with a 802.11b Wireless LAN card. To get started, all you need to do is insert your 802.11b WLAN card into the PCMCIA slot of your laptop or PDA. Install the driver of the WLAN card as specified by the WLAN card manufacturer. Then set your SSID to TMNET.

All tmnet hotspot require are devices such as laptops or handheld devices that are compatible with the 802.11b standard, be equipped with a wireless LAN card and the tmnet hotspot prepaid card to enjoy the service. What is exciting is that today more and more hardware manufacturers are making devices with built-in Wi-Fi capabilities enabling getting online anywhere you choose so much easier to do.

Tridor

802.11 Hotspot Provider in Singapore - With several base stations around Singapore island, and more in the pipeline, Tridor enables wireless connections to the Internet. All you need is a wireless Network Interface Card (NIC) and a laptop to start surfing at broadband speeds. This service is based on the Cisco Internet Mobile Office initiative (CIMO), and is available only in certain places, called wireless "hotspots", in Singapore.

ZapZone

802.11 Hotspot Provider in Malaysia - ZapZone Wireless Hotspot is targetting 20 locations in the Klang Valley by 2003 and the following are the locations. Wireless hotspots that are Wi-Fi compliant and IEEE 802.11x standard, are mushrooming in many countries to cater for the demand for wireless internet at public places. GIS's ZapZone wireless hotspot system comes with wireless access point and firewall router. It link to the back-end subscriber management, authentication system, membership system and advertising system to provide it's paying customers a premium wireless internet access service. User can find the GIS's ZapZone wireless internet service at designated places with the ZapZone logo.

The world today is has evolved with technological changes which impact our daily lifestyles. The telephone, radio, television, mobile phone, notebooks, PDA, internet, broadband and now wireless internet. The technological changes will impact in many places such as office, home, shop, food outlet, recreation center, entertainment center and many more places. Business operators are being presented with the challenge of the meeting the customers changing needs for specialized services including high-speed internet access and wireless internet service.

For-Pay Public Wireless Networks & 802.11 WiFi Hotspots in Australia

Azure Wireless

Azure is the leading Australian provider of high-speed wireless Internet services. By partnering with leading ISPs, Resellers and venue operators, Azure offers the most comprehensive Wireless Hotspot coverage in Australia. Azure Wireless Pty Ltd is a Wireless Hotspot Operator that provides high-speed wireless Internet and corporate network access from public venues such as hotels, convention centres, airports and cafés. Established in early 2001, Azure is a subsidiary of Hudson Conway Ltd, one of Australia's largest property developers and private investment companies.

Azure Wireless offers you high-speed wireless access to the Internet, email or your corporate network from a laptop or hand-held computer/PDA. Access to this high-speed wireless Internet service is available from an increasing number of Wireless Hotspots - public venues such as hotels, convention centres, airports and cafés.These Wireless Hotspots are clearly identified by door/entry stickers plus other display material.See our current network of Wireless Hotspots. Accessing this high-speed wireless Internet service is simple, convenient and cost-effective. With speeds of up to 11Mbps (200 times faster than a dial-up Internet connection) this wireless service enables you to create a truly in-office experience away from your office – maximising your productivity and giving you flexibility for meetings outside your office. All the computer hardware you need to access the service is a standard wireless Ethernet (“WiFi”) card to insert into your laptop or hand-held computer/PDA. These wireless cards are available for hire from some Wireless Hotspots, or can be purchased from any computer retailer/vendor.

Optus Wireless Connect

Optus Wireless Connect – it's like being at your desk. Now with Optus Wireless Connect, you can access your office computer as if you were sitting at your desk, without the need to mess around with wires or phone ports. Optus Wireless Connect gives you high-speed wireless access from your laptop at a number of publicly accessible locations, Optus Wireless Connect Zones, around Australia. From anywhere within an Optus Wireless Connect Zone, you'll be able to get ahead and catch-up with work. These places include selected cafés, hotels and airports. So you can keep your work on the move while you are away from the office.

June 3 2003 - Wireless nerds on the next frontier - Optus, for example, plans to have more than 500 wi-fi hot spots in the airports, hotels, convention centres, city business towers and coffee shops of Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane by the end of the year. Other installations will go into Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. Other telcos and independent operators are similarly busy throwing up all-enveloping, always-on wireless networks throughout the country.

Convergence is also coming. This year Optus will begin marketing a system to allow roaming between wi-fi and GPRS networks. "It will give our corporate customers access to their networks virtually wherever they are," says Peter Acheson, director of business mobile technologies for Optus. As users move in and out of range of a wi-fi base station, their personal digital assistant or notebook will automatically switch from one network to another without dropping the session. Acheson says the Optus wi-fi network, using base stations connected to the internet through DSL or optic fibre, will deliver up to 500 kbps. The mobile phone network will run at a slower 40 kbps. The convergence of the two wireless technologies is "one of our core strategies going forward," Acheson says. "The synergy between the two products was very clear to us."

SkyNetGlobal

The SkyNet Broadband Wireless service is a remote access solution that provides broadband wireless access to Internet, LANs and WANs, and online data applications. This service is targeted at corporate and government organisations that has travelers and mobile professionals needing high-speed Internet access when in airports, hotels and cafes (Hotspots). The SkyNet Broadband Wireless service is provided on Australia's largest 802.11 b public Wireless LAN network owned by SkyNetGlobal. The national network consists of 30 access locations (Wireless Hotspots) spread across all Australia capital cities, New Zealand and Singapore.

August 8, 2002 - Reprinted from australia.Internet.com - Telstra Corp and SkyNetGlobal Limited today announced two agreements that will see the startup sell its network of 50 wireless hotspots, while beginning a relationship that will allow them to sell services on top of Telstra's newly minted infrastructure. The deal is subject to the approval of SkyNetGlobal shareholders, but is a sign the market for 802.11 hotspots is gaining credibility amongst large telcos.

XONE

XONE pty limited (pronounced "zone") operates a public broadband wireless local area Internet service enabling the mobile workforce and consumers to connect to the Internet or corporate networks from various "hotspots" throughout Australia called Xones (pronounced "zones"). XONE's service is based on technology called Wi-Fi or 802.11b. This technology was developed to extend Ethernet local area Intranets wirelessly and is now being widely adopted throughout the world to provide true broadband wireless public Internet access in localised areas.

XONE's first location is in a corporate park in Sydney. This will be followed by several more sites in Sydney. We will then commence a full rollout of several hundred sites around Australia. Initially these will be at "seated locations" in corporate campuses and in small/medium businesses in the CBD's such as restaurants and cafes. We are working with user groups such as Atug, our partners, Cisco Systems and HP, government and the 802.11 industry to find ways to extend this to rural and remote communities.

XONE is one of the pioneers in a new industry that will roll out true broadband wireless Internet to a wider audience than has previously been available in Australia. Public Wi-Fi networks will allow you to access and purchase broadband Internet immediately, conveniently and affordability, on a "pay as you use" model. The convenience and speed of access will improve your way of life and increase efficiency, information flows and competitiveness of Australian business. So if you want to be able to walk into somewhere convenient and pleasant and immediately be connected to the Internet at faster than cable speed, get into a Xone and start surfing! We'll do the rest.

Xtreme Wireless

Broadband Wireless LAN / WAN network - Gold Coast, Australia - Xtreme Wireless is the first Queensland based, FREE Public-Access, Broadband Wireless LAN / WAN network, providing ultra-high-speed broadband wireless network access for all of those within the coverage zone on the Gold Coast, Australia. Anyone who is interested in hooking up simply needs an Xtreme Wireless Card and Antenna Package and Line-of-Sight to hook into the network with speeds of up to 11Mbps both ways without a phone-line.

Xtreme Wireless also stocks the latest gear for you to use for your own wireless network. We also setup networks for business to link-up employees homes, nearby offices, factories and unit and apartment complexes, high-rise buildings, training academies, schools and universities. After extensive research the first Omni Directional was erected in Runaway Bay, a broadwater suburb at sea level without any large obstructions for kilometers and line-of-sight to major areas such as Surfers Paradise, Southport, Coomera, Helensvale, Labrador, Biggera Waters, Paradise Point and Arundel.

For-Pay Public Wireless Networks & 802.11 WiFi Hotspots in Europe

Amazingports

Amazingports is operating the first 802.11a public network in Europe. Amazingports have commenced the deployment of its public, service operator independent, network in Stockholm. By enabling companies and organizations to connect their network to Amazingports, a pervasive network covering all Stockholm is being built. In three years more than 600 access places will cover down-town Stockholm. Amazingports encloses a number of features to make it really easy to connect, while offering advanced location based services.

AWA Airdata

AWA Airdata is a 802.11 Hotspot provider to Hotels, cafes, gas stations in Spain

Broadreach Networks

Broadreach Networks Limited (formerly Womba Telecom Limited) is a provider of broadband internet access for users on the move, through both fixed-point terminals and wireless local area networks ("WLANs") in public locations. Broadreach is backed by British Telecommunications Plc, who are a 10% shareholder in the company, and has already established itself as the largest manager of internet cafes in London, operated under the ReadytoSurf™ brand name. The company is now rapidly rolling out its managed internet access solution in other regions throughout the UK. Broadreach's clients include L.A Fitness, EAT/Railtrack, Holmes Place, Bagelmania and Tourist Information Centres.

DefaultCity

Stockholm Sweden is today known as the mobile technology center of the world. Despite this, so far there have not been publicly affordable alternatives for those who are in need of a high speed wireless internet access. Parallell with a growing need, the new WLAN technology has risen and conquered the market. The WLAN success is due to a well defined standard (802.11b) that has resulted in a broad attendance among both vendors and consumers, and due to the rapidly growing sales volumes the hardware prices has dropped fast.

Today there is an opportunity to build affordable high speed wireless internet access in the metropolitan areas, and that has DefaultCity taken note of. We supply wireless internet connections via WLAN on a number of so called "hot spots" in Stockholm, and are constantly extending the coverage with new access nodes. Cut your network cables and get mobile with DefaultCity. We let you go about Stockholm city and hook up your notebook or PDA from coffeeshops, bars and other public spaces. Enjoy multiple megabit speed at a low flat fee.

DT T-Mobile

Germany - DT T-Mobile 802.11 Hotspots located in Airports, Coffee Clubs, Convention Centers, Hotels, Restaurants and WiFi "Hot Spot" Access in other public areas

France Telecom

2/7/2003 - France Telecom plans to promote Wi-Fi wireless broadband services for business, consumer and community users, according to an announcement issued by the company. In coming weeks, France Telecom will announce Wi-Fi solutions for various applications. Home Wi-Fi solutions will be offered via France Telecom''s subsidiary Wanadoo. Business solutions will be offered in conjunction with Oléane, Transpac and Equant. In addition, France Telecom will offer Wi-Fi mobility solutions complementing GPRS/UMTS service through a network of Orange hot spots developed with landlords.

Friday 6 June 2003 - French GSM operators collaborate on Wi-Fi - Société Française du Radiotéléphone (SFR), Bouygues Télécom and France Télécom, a subsidiary of Orange France, operators of France's three GSM mobile phone networks, are all launching wireless Lan hotspots. However a lack of service standards for access to Wi-Fi networks makes roaming difficult. The Wi-Fi interoperability specification for wireless Lans, and the IEEE 802.11b standard on which it is built, define the technical aspects of the network but not how subscribers to public network services are identified or authenticated, the operators said. This makes life difficult for users and is hampering development of the market for public-access Wi-Fi services.

To encourage development of Wi-Fi networks in France, the companies will open up their wireless Lan hotspots to one another's customers by the end of the year. The three will also create an industry body, open to all public wireless Lan operators, to standardise systems for accessing wireless hotspots and to give hotspot operators reciprocal, non-discriminatory access to one another's networks in France.

Kast Telecom

France - Les solutions wireless de kast telecom ont été développées spécifiquement pour répondre aux besoin croissants des professionels itinérants d'accéder durant leurs déplacements à un réseau Internet haut débit sans-fil. En qualité de WISP (Wireless Internet Services Provider), Kast telecom déploie un réseau de Hot Spots dans les lieux de grande fréquentation de professionels. Grâce à des accords d'interconnexion internationaux les utilisateurs des hot spots Kast telecom pourront se connecter à partir d'un nombre très important de hot spots à travers le monde.

KubiWireless

Hotspot Provider in Spain - En KubiWireless, mediante tecnología WLAN o Wi-Fi, estamos desarrollando la primera red del sur de Europa de acceso inalámbrico a Internet de Alta Velocidad, destinada a satisfacer las necesidades de conectividad remota de los viajeros de negocios en lugares como hoteles, aeropuertos, palacios de congresos y otros recintos similares (o "hotspots"). Hoteles, Aeropuertos, Palacios de Congresos, ... Los ejecutivos desean estar en permanente contacto con su oficina. Sus exigencias cuando solicitan un acceso a Internet en los hoteles son cada vez mayores. Quieren un acceso de calidad: Alta Velocidad, movilidad sin cables y facilidad de uso. Con KubiWireless, su Hotel cubre estas expectativas y disfruta de los beneficios de pertenecer a nuestra red de hotspots. Asistiendo al viajero de negocios, la red Kubi incluye también lugares como Aeropuertos, Palacios de Congresos y de Convenciones y otros recintos similares, en los que esta necesidad de disponer de una conexión a Internet de calidad por parte de los ejecutivos se hace cada vez más evidente.

Megabeam Italia

Italy - Enter the Wireless World with Megabeam! You discover as Megabeam can change your way to work. Any is your professional activity Megabeam allows you to take advantage of $R-al.meglio the performances of the W-lan, its speed , semplicità and above all comfort of being in net but without I block it of cables . Today Megabeam offers its experience in order to realize your net of Wireless access allowing you to become a Virtual Wireless ISP. A V-wisp connecting its infrastructure of Wireless net to a Local Serveur Megabeam distributes in independent and highly performante way a service of WiFi access taking advantage of the advantages of the Megabeam architecture. A Virtual Wisp has the possibility to personalize the net of access and continuously monitorare the traffic carried out to the inside of its Hot Spot.

metronet

Hotspot Provider in Austria - metronet, founded in January 2002 in Vienna, gives public wireless ultra highspeed internet access at hotspots all over Austria. By using the international standard 802.11b or Wi-Fi metronet construct and operate hotspots in hotels, cafes, restaurants, airports, railway stations, petrol stations, conference or event centers and hotzones at public squares or parks. Wireless internet access is comfortable, quick and easy. Up to 60 times quicker than GPRS and up to 30 times quicker than UMTS. No need for cables, no infrared interface, no reconfiguration. metronet offers you best service and technical support wherever you are, whenever you need it - via email or phone.

Monday December 1, 2:22 pm ET BERLIN -(Dow Jones)- Deutsche Telekom AG Monday said its Austrian wireless subsidiary T-Mobile Austria has acquired Metronet, which operates more than 300 hot spots in the Alpine country, for an undisclosed sum.

Monzoon Networks

Monzoon Networks provides high-speed wireless Internet access in convenient public locations such as airports, airline lounges, conference centers and business hotels, using either a laptop or PDA that is Wi-Fi 802.11b wirelessly-enabled. Founded in the fall of 2000, Monzoon Networks AG is building up a pan-European wide wireless network (wireless LAN) as a neutral network operator offering broadband Internet access and services. The wireless stationary communication infrastructure will be primarily localized and implemented by Monzoon at such key centers as Europe's important airports, in business hotels, conference center and trade fairs. Monzoon offers its networks to wholesale partner and/or community owners, thus providing them with the opportunity to expand their current product portfolio to the demonstrably growing need of their travelling clientele to access the Internet or the corporate network.

NetPoint

Hotspot Provider in the Denmark and Europe - NetPoint is not your traditional IT or Internet startup. We believe, that the right ideas and concepts originate at the focal point of ingenious organizations embracing a multitude of skills and backgrounds. At NetPoint we are an inspiring team of entrepreneurs, developers, programmers, architects, network engineers, communicators and administrators. And our industrial origins include investment banking, new media, old media, advertising, tourism, hospitality, insurance, and IT. NetPoint High Speed Internet Access - Ever tried surfing the net at warp speed? Then it won't come as a surprise to you, that hotels offering NetPoint High Speed Internet Access have the pleasure of spending more time with their guests than before. Now, conducting business from hotel rooms is as swift as from any office, leaving more time and energy for exploring hotel amenities.

Netsafir

Hotspot Provider in Finland - Netsafir perustuu Radionetin suunnittelemaan WLAN - verkkoteknologiaan, jossa yhteydet muodostetaan langattomasti, ei puhelinlinjojen välityksellä kuten perinteisissä modeemi- tai ISDN-yhteyksissä. Tähän perustuu myös Netsafirin edullisuus: saat nopean 24h Internet-yhteyden ilman minuutti- veloitusta. Sähköposti-, webmail- ja kotisivu-palvelut kuuluvat Netsafirin vakiovarusteisiin.

NOCABLE

Hotspot Provider in Italy - Grazie a NOCABLE nasce una GENERAZIONE LIBERA di collegarsi ad INTERNET per lavoro o semplice divertimento OVUNQUE senza limiti di spazio e di tempo. Come? Alta tecnologia e ad una filosofia operativa che ha come obiettivo l'offerta di soluzioni costruite sulle esigenze della clientela: La tecnologia wireless offre la possibilità di connettere il notebook o il palmare ad internet attraverso i satelliti: senza l'ausilio di cavi. Le soluzioni NOCABLE consentono di scegliere differenti formule e modalità di fruizione del servizio per soddisfare ogni singola esigenza di utilizzo strumenti e di mobilità.

NOCABLE è il primo wisp satellitare italiano che rende finalmente possibile la connessione ad internet ad 11 mb da alberghi, aeroporti, centri congressi, stazioni marittime e ferroviarie, consentendo di inviare e ricevere dati ed ogni genere informazioni in tutto il mondo: condizione necessaria per essere sempre pronti a rispondere alle esigenze di ogni moderna attività, sia essa lavorativa o ricreativa.

Organic Network

Hotspot Provider in Copenhagen, Denmark - Her vil du snart kunne læse baggrundsinformation om 802.11 standarden, wi-fi, mv. If any one technology has emerged in the past few years that will be explosive in its impact, it's 802.11" Bill Gates.

"Telecommunications companies are searching for the next generation of services; meanwhile, the computer industry is doing something viral on the side. Eventually, enough users will set up wireless LANs to create a web of interconnected systems that will be a seamless broadband network built by the people, for the people" Nicholas Negroponte

"The advent of Wi-Fi is about to change all of our lives in a major and positive way. I'll go further: Wi-Fi is one of those grassroots phenomena that will soon become as ubiquitous as the PC itself. Concerns include security, privacy, business models and the scalability of the infrastructure. If you had listed the issues and concerns about the Internet in 1993 it would have been the same list! But just like the Internet of ten years ago, the emergence of Wi-Fi is a grassroots trend that is irreversible" John Patrick,tidligere internetdirektør, IBM

PicoPoint

Hotspot Provider in the Netherlands - Picopoint is located in Utrecht, the Netherlands, and offers its services and solutions worldwide. PicoPoint is one of the founding members of the Global Broadband Internet Access (GBIA) network, the international network of independent WISPs. GBIA offers an easy entry for organisations that are already providing wireless or internet services, such as Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and ISPs, and wish to extend their offering by providing access to a global footprint of HotSpots and HotZones to their end-users. GBIA will be the number one HotSpot and HotZone locator for end-users that expect a valuable wireless, easy and seamless internet experience.

PicoPoint provides complete back-office solutions for Wireless ISPs (WISPs). GateKeeper, PicoPoint's state-of-the art management platform, provides 24/7 back-office services for WISPs, but also for Property Chains that wish to act as a WISP themselves. The professional back-office services for WISPs are complemented by partnerships with industry leaders to provide a complete wireless broadband access solution. Through PicoPoint's global partnerships with Mobile Network Operators and ISPs, usage on Hotspots is guaranteed.

Powernet

Hotspot Provider in Sweden - Tänk dig att kunna utnyttja ditt bredbandsabonnemang oavsett om du är hemma på jobbet eller på resande fot. Nu är det möjligt! Powernets Surfzoner ger dig möjligheten att utnyttja trådlöst bredband redan i dag!! Med hjälp av Surfzoner, växer Powernets vision om att kunna erbjuda ett och samma bredbandsabonnemang oavsett om du är hemma på jobbet eller på resande fot. Surfzoner är områden där du som kund kan koppla upp dig trådlöst mot Internet utan någon extra kostnad utöver den du betalar för ditt vanliga abonnemang hemma eller på företaget. Genom att ta med ditt radiokort (pc-card) och din bärbara dator, får du tillgång till en trådlös, säker och snabb väg till Internet även när du befinner dig på publika platser så som flygplatser, hotell, tågstationer, eller citykärnor.

Redspot

Hotspot Provider in Denmark - Brug din bærbare PC ifm. et redspot og opnå nem og billig trådløs bredbånds adgang til internet. Find et redspot via lokal skiltning, foldere eller Redspots homepage og begiv dig indenfor rækkevidde med din bærbare computer eller PDA udstyret med et Wi-Fi compatibelt trådløst netkort. Har du ikke et trådløst netkort er det på mange af Redspots lokationer mulighed for leje et. Starter din browser op, typisk Microsoft Internet Explorer eller Netscape Navigator. Du guides automatisk til en lokationsafhængig startside med mulighed for at tegne et abonnement via dankort eller kreditkort. (overføres sikkert via SSL). Ønsker du ikke at benytte et kreditkort eller dankort kan du f.eks. henvende dig i hotelreceptionen, bede om at få adgang og betale via hotelregningen.

SkyPoint

WISP Broadband Wireless ISP in the Netherlands - 5/9/2003 - SkyPoint, a Dutch wireless Internet service provider (WISP), has selected PicoPoint's back-office solution to support SkyPoint's Wi-Fi hot spot venues. SkyPoint is planning commercial hot spots throughout the Netherlands, which will be located in hotels, restaurants and service stations. "We are planning on a rapid deployment plan throughout the Netherlands and have already secured key high-profile locations that we feel will open the Dutch wireless market to a large population of high-end users" said Jan Tetteroo, SkyPoint's CEO.

Swisscom Eurospot

Swisscom Eurospot is Europe's leading provider of wireless broadband Internet connections for business travellers. Swisscom Eurospot operates a cross-border network of locations across Europe offering fixed-line and wireless access and has close exclusive working relationships with Eurospot partners. The business activities of Swisscom Eurospot extend throughout the length and breadth of Europe and are based on values that are typical of a company that has its roots in Switzerland. Swisscom Eurospot occupies a neutral position in the market. Through its collaboration with strong Wholesale and Retail partners with large customer bases (e.g. mobile operators), Swisscom Eurospot is able to generate a high user and market share. Swisscom Eurospot is operating in Germany, UK, Ireland, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Italy and in an additional four countries – including Switzerland - via roaming partners

11 tuesdays March 2003 - Mobile Swisscom has acquired the control of two between greater operating the Wi-Fi European, with the objective to create one European net of provider WLAN joined from the Eurospot brand. The Swiss society, that it controls already 100 hot-spot in just the country, has acquired the control of Megabeam English and of the German W-lan AG. Thanks to the agreement, Eurospot knows them to quota 400 hot-spot, scattered between Beglio, France, Germany, Countries Bassi and United Kingdom. Although only 100 points of access wireless already are operated, Eurospot counts to add, within year-end, others 400 hot-spot, thanks to acquisitions and agreements of roaming with other Wireless Service European Internet Provider. Particularly meaningful for the creation of an European net wireless, the acquisition of Megabeam, than in the past months has signed agreements in order to carry the Wi-Fi in 14 airports, 100 hotels and one ten of railway stations. Bavarian manager WLAN AG door in dowry approximately 100 hotspot situates to you in German hotels.

Telenor

October 23, 2003 - Statoil Offers Secure Wireless Access to Clients in 300 Service Stations in Norway - Statoil is the only service station chain in Europe equipped to offer wireless access to its customers. The wireless access solution is already in place in 80 Statoil stations throughout Norway. By year-end 300 Statoil stations throughout the country will offer secure wireless access to its customers. Statoil has teamed up with Telenor in order to unwire its service stations. The solution used is based on software technology from Birdstep Technology, a Norwegian software development company specializing in software for secure access and mobility. The deployment is one of Europe's largest Wi-Fi ("wireless fidelity") rollouts and Statoil is the first major gas station chain to offer its customers wireless access. The solution, based on industry-standard WLAN technology (Wireless Local Area Network), allows business and private users to access E-mail and Internet Services from Statoil Petrol Stations all over Norway. The new service, called Wireless Zone, gives Statoil a competitive advantage over the other service station chains. It is designed to realize a substantial productivity gain for customers by allowing them to maintain a high-speed wireless data connection on laptop PCs and PDA's while visiting a Statoil gas station.

Telia HomeRun

Nordic countries - With Telia HomeRun business travellers can enjoy a transmission capacity of up to 11 Mbit/s, i.e. faster than most Internet services available today. It gives you unprecedented opportunities to work more efficiently, without cables or modems, while out travelling. Telia HomeRun is available at selected locations throughout the Nordic countries - at airports, hotels, motorway services, cafés, conference centres etc.

The Cloud

The Cloud is a sophisticated, high-quality nationwide Wi-Fi network with currently over 2,500 sites installed and growing to 3,000 by December 2003 across the UK. The Cloud will be the largest Wi-Fi network in Europe. The Cloud -it's all around you! Do you work away from your office or home network? You can access The Cloud from your laptop PC or PDA using your existing Wi-Fi service provider such as BTOpenzone. Or you can purchase "pay-as-you-go" voucher and get wireless broadband data access in any of our hotspot sites across the UK. Hop into The Cloud! The Cloud is built and operated by Inspired Broadcast Networks, with cooperation from Intel Corporation, the world's largest chip company, and using wireless technology supplied by Ericsson, the world's leading supplier of wireless network systems. Inspired is a fast growing company in all aspects of out of home entertainment and is the exclusive provider of networked entertainment terminals to Leisure Link. Leisure Link is the largest operator of 'pay to play' amusement machines across the UK, operating 90,000 terminals in 30,000 locations in the UK

10/13/2003, Boingo Expands in UK Via The Cloud Boingo Wireless Inc. and The Cloud have formed roaming partnership. The deal enables Boingo to expand its Wi-Fi roaming service throughout the United Kingdom. User’s of Boingo’s system will be able to roam across the entire Cloud network, which consists of over 2,500 hot spot locations. The Cloud network, which is owned by Inspired Broadcast Networks, is continuing to grow, adding 100 new locations every week, according to the companies’ announcement.

Thunderworx

Cyprus Hot Spot Provider - ThunderHotspot is a term for a location that offers wireless public access. With a Wi-Fi enabled laptop or other device hotspot users can connect wirelessly and, best of all, at very fast speeds. Multiple users connect through the Thunderworx log-in page in their Internet Web browser. ThunderHotspot will enable you to quickly and easily offer commercial high-speed Wi-Fi Internet service in your location and start earning revenue right away!

If you own a commercial business and you are looking for information about becoming a hotspot you've come to the right place. Public access Wi-Fi hotspots are a popular way for people to get online access when they are away from their home or office. Some need to connect to their corporate network while traveling, others are looking to take a break from the office but want to continue working, while others are just looking to check e-mail and surf the web while enjoying a latte. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology, similar to that used by cell phones, that enables multiple users within range of a base station to share a broadband connection to get online.

Vodafone D2

14/11/2002, Vodafone enters W-LAN market with Lufthansa - Vodafone's German subsidiary D2 has announced that it is to provide W-LAN access at 55 Lufthansa Lounges at 30 airports worldwide. Under the strategic marketing partnership Lufthansa and Vodafone D2 will offer business travellers the opportunity to connect to the internet though their notebook or PDA into a mobile at any of the lounges included in the scheme. This component will also be integrated into the broadband internet network on board, so that the same equipment can also be used without any need to change the configuration. On 15 January Lufthansa says it will become the world's first airline to offer in-flight internet connectivity when it launches its three-month trial phase on a Boeing 747-400 jet on the Frankfurt-Washington route.

Wialess

Wialess.com is an independent international company and a partner of Toshiba, a world leader in high technology products. Responding to the growing consumer demand for faster, cheaper and easier internet access, Wialess.com has developed two powerful, customer-focused solutions. WIALESS HOME is a residential wireless solution that provides fast and flexible internet access throughout a home (including the garden) for all members of the family simultaneously. WIALESS ZONE is a commercial solution that allows pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and shopping centres to add value to their core service. It creates yet another reason for people to return more often and stay a little longer each time.

WIFIEURO

Wifieuro is a 802.11 Hotspot provider to Hotels, convention centers, cafes, university campus & libraries in Spain - En Wifieuro, mediante tecnología WLAN o Wi-Fi, estamos desarrollando una red en el sur de España de acceso inalámbrico a Internet de Alta Velocidad, destinada a satisfacer las necesidades de conectividad remota de los viajeros de negocios en lugares como hoteles, aeropuertos, cafeterias, palacios de congresos y otros recintos similares (o "hotspots"). Los ejecutivos desean estar en permanente contacto con su oficina. Sus exigencias cuando solicitan un acceso a Internet en los hoteles son cada vez mayores. Quieren un acceso de calidad: Alta Velocidad, movilidad sin cables y facilidad de uso. Con Wifieuro, su local comercial cubre estas expectativas y disfruta de los beneficios de pertenecer a nuestra red de hotspots. Asistiendo al viajero de negocios, la red Wifieuronet incluye también lugares como Aeropuertos, Palacios de Congresos y de Convenciones y otros recintos similares, en los que esta necesidad de disponer de una conexión a Internet de calidad por parte de los ejecutivos se hace cada vez más evidente. Wifieuro es miembro de la red Trustive y Tele2, con mas de 3500 hotpsot en el munco, ofreciendo roaming a todos sus clientes.

WiFiSpain

4/1/2003 - WiFiSpain is deploying the Bonsai 1.5 operations support system to manage all service delivery tasks associated with its wireless hot spot network throughout Spain. WiFiSpain plans to deploy its first hot spots using the Bonzai 1.5 in the coming weeks, with 500 hot spots expected throughout Spain before the end of 2003. The wireless Internet service provider wants to expand in Europe directly and through cooperation with partners. It plans to interconnect with other Wi-Fi service providers and provide application-specific solutions for its business customers. Previously, WiFiSpain used homegrown systems and third-party software from Joltage Inc. Joltage announced the cessation of its operations last month.

Wifix

France - Wifix is the first Supplier of Access to Internet without wire in France. Whatever the frequency of your displacements, Wifix proposes to you ACCESSES High-flow WITHOUT WIRE A Internet, and this without engagement. You can connect yourselves to your transport, your Intranet of company or Internet everywhere where the service is available. We permanently evaluate the Wi-Fi cards of the market and select for you the best produced. That you have a portable computer, a PDA or a fixed station, we have the Wi-Fi card that you need.

For-Pay Public Wireless Networks & 802.11 WiFi Hotspots in the Middle East

Consilnet

Provide a fixed wireless broadband service for mobile user access in South Asia and the Middle East. Business travelers need to be in contact with their office at all times, whether at hotels, airport lounges, exhibitions, or seminars. The list of applications is vast. What does remain true throughout all of these businesses is the need for secure, mobile information access. Business travelers are increasingly dependent on Internet-based resources while on the road. Already, 75% of business travelers use laptops all the time and over 62% access the Internet from hotel with an average log-on time of 30 minutes. Consilnet was incorporated to provide High-speed, Broadband Internet Access to the business traveler using wireless technology through its network of wireless Internet enabled Hot Spots. Business traveler can simply go to any of these Hot Spots and get connected to the Internet using their laptops or any other portable devices in no time or subscribe to our service for access at all the Hot Spots around the world. Consilnet started its operation in November 2000 and have signed contracts for 20,000 rooms in South East Asia, Asia Pacific & Middle East. Consilnet aim's to be the No.1 Company in this market space with over 6000 Hot Spots and a million subscribers.

ME-NetComs

WISP Broadband Wireless ISP & WiFi HotSpots - headquartered in Amman, Jordan / throughout The Middle East

Jordan Continues To Regulate and License Spectrum, While The UN and Intel Encourage All Nations To Allow For Unlicensed and Unregulated Spectrum For The Social and Economic Development of Nations Around The World...

Established in 2002, ME-NetComs is headquartered in Amman, Jordan. Specializing in providing Networking and Communication Solutions, ME-NetComs is one of the first in the Middle East to offer a complete line of customized wired & wireless solutions, and with target markets ranging from the SOHO to the ISP and Telecom sector. The commitment to provide WLAN and WWAN solutions to the region has placed ME-NetComs on a long term path towards becoming the choice for networking and communication turnkey solutions.

ME-NetComs Is the Leader In Providing Networking and Communication Solutions to Clients In The Middle East. With Applications in Wireless LANs and WANs, Visitor Based Networks, HotSpots, Wired Networks, SMS and GSM/GPRS Solutions, we are Able to Help You Build Your Cost Effective Network Infrastructure with the Latest Technologies that Will Serve Your Short and Long Term Goals.

ME-NetComs Partners With SmartLink Telecom of Kuwait To Create The Largest Wireless Solution Provider In the Region. SmartLink Ltd.; is a telecom company that specializes in the technical and business aspects of designing, selling and operating communication systems. SmartLink has a long-term strategy to be a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) and wireless-consulting firm in the MEA region. SmartLink consists of Network and RF engineers with experience in RF planning, project management, Network design, WLAN and In-building design, system optimization and other aspects related to fixed and mobile wireless systems. The company's core business competency is in direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) communications, and its products operate in the 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, and 5.8 GHz (U-NII) license- exempt Industrial, Scientific and Medical (ISM) frequency bands, SmartLink primary market focus is educational, medical, military and commercial. ME-NetComs has done extensive implementation that will benefit SmartLink in penetration into the Hot Spot and Customized Wireless Solutions. Both companies have established relationships with leading companies such as Proxim, Wi-LAN, IP3 Networks, Linksys, Symbol, Nomadix, Terbeam just to name a few.

Wireless G

802.11 Wi-Fi HotSpots & Broadband Wireless ISP South Africa & throughout Africa

Wireless G is a Wireless ISP specialising in offering high-speed wireless Internet access through a network of HotSpots and HotZones throughout Africa. The Wireless G HotSpot solution brings together the network resources, access methods and devices, and critical productivity and security applications that companies require to keep their mobile workforce productive and their critical data safe. Wireless G understands that services such as cost containment, security, access to data, vendor management, and network reliability are a top priority for today's companies.

802.11b Community Network List

802.11b Community Network List - FREE Service - Global Directory of FREEnet Community based public Broadband Wireless LANs

FreeNetworks

FreeNetworks - Global Directory of FREEnet Community based public Broadband Wireless LANs

PHP-Nuke

PHP-Nuke - Advanced Content Management System

Slashdot.org

Slashdot.org - News for Nerds... Stuff that matters

Build a Wi-Fi FreeSpot

Click Here to learn how you can turn your business into a Wi-Fi hotspot or a Wi-Fi FreeSpot™. If you own a commercial business and you are looking for information about how to offer Wi-Fi access to your customers you've come to the right place. Wi-Fi is a wireless technology, similar to that used by cell phones, that enables multiple users within range of a base station to share a broadband connection to get online.

Hotspot is a term for a location that offers wireless public access. With a Wi-Fi enabled laptop or other device hotspot users can connect wirelessly and, best of all, at very fast speeds. Most Wi-Fi hotspots charge users for access, but there are many hotspot owners who choose to offer the access for free. We call a hotspot that offers free public access a Wi-Fi FreeSpot™.

Public access Wi-Fi hotspots are a popular way for people to get online access when they are away from their home or office. Some need to connect to their corporate network while traveling, others are looking to take a break from the office but want to continue working, while others are just looking to check e-mail and surf the web while enjoying a latte. Hotel lobbies, airline flight check-in/boarding areas, cafes, coffeeshops, restaurants, delis, bookstores, bed and breakfasts, laundromats, RV Parks, and auto service waiting areas are just some of the locations where you'll find public access Wi-Fi hotspots.

WirelessAnarchy

WirelessAnarchy - Global Directory of FREEnet Community based public Broadband Wireless LANs & List of WLAN product vendors

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Canada - North America

AirWeb.ca

AirWeb.ca - Directory of Community based FREE public broadband wireless LAN access nodes in Canada - Wireless networks, sometimes called "802.11b hotspots", are becoming a popular method for connecting to the internet. It's easy, convenient, and relatively inexpensive

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in British Columbia - Canada - North America

BC Wireless

BC Wireless - FREEnet Service - Directory of Community based FREE public broadband wireless LAN access nodes in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Ontario - Canada - North America

Toronto Wireless Community Network

Toronto Wireless Community Network - FREEnet Service - TWCN is a Community Network that advocates the proliferation of a multi-tier and Toronto-wide public internetwork, based on access via the IEEE 802.11b specification. Through the growth of such an ubiquitous network, it is hoped that Torontonians will gain free public access to a wealth of important resources and tools, including access to the Internet - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Waterloo Wireless

Waterloo Wireless - FREEnet Service - Waterloo Wireless is a non-profit organization that exists to provide free and low-cost broadband wireless access to the communities of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo. Basically a peer-to-peer web of wireless access points - Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Quebec - Canada - North America

Réseau Communautaire Sans-fil du Québec

Réseau Communautaire Sans-fil du Québec - FREEnet Service - Quebec Wireless Community Network - Montreal, QC, Canada

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Alaska - United States - North America

FreeAlaska.net - DEFUNCT

FreeAlaska.net - FREEnet Service START-UP - Alaska - USA

Gabenet.org - DEFUNCT

Gabenet.org - FREEnet Service START-UP - Alaska - USA

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in California - United States - North America

BAWUG (Bay Area Wireless Users Group)

BAWUG (Bay Area Wireless Users Group) - FREEnet Service - With the understanding that wireless access can and has the potential to significantly reduce the cost and increase the ease to share resources and access to the Internet, the Bay Area Wireless Users Group was founded to promote wireless use for the Greater San Francisco Bay Area. - San Francisco, California - USA

High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN)

High Performance Wireless Research and Education Network (HPWREN) - FREEnet Service - San Diego CA, USA - team is creating, demonstrating, and evaluating a non-commercial, prototype, high-performance, wide-area, wireless network in San Diego county. The NSF-funded network includes backbone nodes on the UC San Diego campus and a number of "hard to reach" areas in San Diego County - USA

NAN of Pasadena

NAN of Pasadena - FREEnet Service - If you're lucky enough to live in an area that is served by one of our 802.11b Access Points you can enjoy free Internet access. Greater Los Angeles area, CA - USA

NoCat

NoCat - FREEnet Service - community supported 802.11b wireless network in Sonoma County, CA - We are also actively developing NoCatAuth, the centralized authentication code that make shared Internet services possible. This site is the central repository for our software, ideas, and general information. Sonoma County, CA - USA

SBAY.NET

SBAY.NET - FREEnet Service - The South Bay/Silicon Valley Wireless Ethernet Project - San Jose, CA - USA

SFLan

SFLan - FREEnet Service - SFLan is an experimental megabit ISP in San Francisco, CA - USA

SF Wireless

SF Wireless - FREEnet Service - SF Wireless will build systems to allow for more advanced uses of wireless technology: point-to-point and mesh networks to replace wired infrastructure, local content and services available only on the wireless network, etc. In the broader picture, SF Wireless plans to look beyond its own enthusiast community and share our expertise and bandwidth with communities that truly lack access to digital information. We hope that needs and requirements from such communities can help drive our most interesting and challenging development work. San Francisco, CA - USA

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Colorado - United States - North America

MilehighWireless

Milehigh Wireless - FREEnet Service - MilehighWireless was formed out of a personal desire to learn more about 802.11b and it's uses in today's technologies. The concept is that we can all better learn through the open sharing of ideas and knowledge. MilehighWireless in NOT a business and has no current intentions of becoming one (but we might sell some TeeShirts one day). Metro Denver, CO - USA

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Connecticut - United States - North America

wireless-dc

wireless-dc - FREEnet Service START-UP - Downtown Stamford, CT - USA

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in District of Columbia - United States - North America

CityWi

CityWi - FREEnet Service - concerning the issue of wireless technology in the DC area with a focus on the possibility of creating a wireless free access point in the Washington DC area. This list will act as a discussion for technologies and implementation of such a network. Washington, DC

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Georgia - United States - North America

Atlanta Freenet

Atlanta Freenet - FREEnet Service - community interest group dedicated to creating freely accessible public broadband wireless networks throughout metro Atlanta, Georgia - USA

Community based 802.11 Wireless Networks & FREE Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Florida - United States - North America

Gainesville Wireless Initiative

Gainesville Wireless Initiative - FREEnet Service START-UP - To bring wireless Internet Access to the people of Alachua County - Gainesville, FL - USA

JAXWIZ

JAXWIZ - FREEnet Service - T"The Jacksonville Chamber and Cornerstone strongly support the WIZ initiative as part of our overall efforts to promote awareness of Jacksonville as a high-tech city," said Chamber Chairman Carol Thompson. "Working together with a range of talented partners who share our vision, we're confident this initial application of wireless Internet technology will be the springboard for many similar WIZs throughout the First Coast. Once again, Jacksonville is breaking new ground and outpacing other cities with innovative applications that provide value to business and residents." - Jacksonville, FL - USA

scfreenet.org

scfreenet.org - FREEnet Service START-UP - To bring wireless Internet Access to the people of Alachua County - Palmetto, FL