Wi-Fi

Jisc ‘Govroam’ Aims To Simplify Public Sector Wi-Fi Connectivity

The service, which has formally launched after months of testing, automatically signs users into compatible Wi-Fi networks

7 years ago

Unpatched Smartphones ‘At Risk’ From Broadpwn Bug

Android and iOS already issued patches for bug that could result in the spread of unstoppable malware

7 years ago

Ericsson Signs For Chelsea FC To Connect Stamford Bridge Stadium

Free Wi-Fi network will improve the digital experience for fans on match days

7 years ago

Free 1Gbps Wi-Fi Arrives On London’s Streets As First BT Link Units Replace Payphones

BT Links will offer ad-supported calls, internet access and eventually IoT applications

7 years ago

Nokia Goes Big On Digital Health With Connected Portfolio

New products include a Wi-Fi connected BMI scale and a blood pressure monitor

7 years ago

Malaysian Airlines Is First To Use New Satellite Flight Tracking System

New satellite flight tracking system will enable global coverage when it goes live in 2018 - four years after the…

8 years ago

O2 Will Operate New High Speed City Of London Wi-Fi Network

O2 Wi-Fi and Telefonica-Vodafone joint venture Cornerstone to roll out small cell powered wireless

8 years ago

Mobile Data Traffic Will Flood Wi-Fi Networks This Year

Telcos need to be more strategic when it comes to incorporating Wi-Fi into their product offering

8 years ago

Google Home Brings AI To Home & Office On April 6

Google Home AI voice activated assistant will cost £129 and will arrive alongside a smart router called the Google WiFi…

8 years ago

Co-op Hopes Overhauled Network And IT Will Support Food Retail Growth

BT and Co-operative Group agree five year deal to overhaul IT infrastructure and make it simpler and easier to shop.…

8 years ago

Infrared Wi-Fi Tech Could Supercharge Your Internet Browsing

It's still a few years away, but infrared Wi-Fi could be a gamechanger

8 years ago

British Airways Confirmed As Launch Partner For New In-Flight Wi-Fi Network

In-flight Wi-Fi on British Airways moves a step closer with new deal with Inmarsat's European Aviation Network

8 years ago

TfL Brings Free Tube Wi-Fi To Tottenham Court Road And 4 More London Stations

Only 13 London Underground stations don't have tube Wi-Fi as TfL extends free Wi-Fi network

8 years ago

Raspberry Pi Turns Five, Launches Zero W PC With Wi-Fi And Bluetooth

New product builds on the success of the Raspberry Pi Zero with added connectivity options

8 years ago

MWC 2017: Mercedes F1 Says 802.11ad Wi-Fi Will Give It More Detailed, Rapid Car Data

Mercedes F1 will trial 802.11ad Wi-Fi at British Grand Prix so it can make better decisions quicker

8 years ago

Cancer Research UK Uses Wi-Fi Beacons To Promote World Cancer Day 2017

The charity adopted Wi-Fi beacon technology from Devicescape Engage

8 years ago

Three Users Can Make Calls And Send Texts Over Wi-Fi Without An App

You can delete Three InTouch - Three has finally rolled out native Wi-Fi calls

8 years ago

Tales In Tech History: Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi has its origins in the telecom market, and arguably its popularity neutred the absolute power of telecom giants

8 years ago

BT Wi-Fi Repeater System Promises ‘Complete’ Wireless In Every Room

BT Whole Home Wi-Fi could give your home office a wireless upgrade

8 years ago

Jisc Partners iPass For Secure Wi-Fi For Education Staff

'Wi-Fi beyond the campus' after education provider partners with iPass for secure Wi-Fi on the go

8 years ago

City Of London Invests In Wireless Gigabit Broadband

'World class' high speed wireless network to replace The Cloud's free Wi-Fi network in London's square mile

8 years ago

Cisco And Ericsson Tout ‘Evolved’ Wi-Fi Range

Cisco and Ericsson will combine cellular and Wi-Fi services into a range of products to help mobile operators cope with…

8 years ago

Symantec Norton Core Wi-Fi Router Promises To Secure Smart Home And Office

Automatic updates, packet inspection and high performance Wi-Fi are promised by new Symantec router

8 years ago

Security Vulnerabilities Found In Airline Entertainment Systems

IOactive finds security flaws in Panasonic's Avionic In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system that could potentially give an attacker unauthorised access

8 years ago

Marston’s Telecoms Hopes Ethernet Will Make The Pub Even Better

INTERVIEW: Marston's Telecoms chief explains why wholesale partnership with TalkTalk Business is transforming the company and enabling faster Wi-Fi

8 years ago

One In Four Wi-Fi Hotspots Ripe For Hack Attacks

Cyber security firm Kaspersky finds that large amounts of Wi-Fi hotspots still lack solid security

8 years ago

Web Summit Suffers Wi-Fi And Capacity Issues In First Lisbon Event

Web Summit's Dublin Wi-Fi issues continue to plague it in the sunnier climes of Lisbon and sparks controversy among Portuguese…

8 years ago

British Airways European Flights Get In-Flight Wi-Fi In 2017

British Airways short haul flights get in-flight Wi-Fi a year later than planned, with long haul flights set to be…

8 years ago

Broadcom Buys Networking Firm Brocade For £4.5bn But Will Sell Off Ruckus Wireless

The whole of Brocade’s IP Networking business is being sold off as Broadcom concentrates on supporting its chip business

8 years ago

Sky Sports Seeks To Grow Pub Business With Free Wi-Fi Goal Clips

Viewing figures are down and the cost of showing football in pubs is rising. Sky wants to make the pub…

8 years ago