Category: Wi-Fi
London Buses trialling free wifi
EU data roaming costs slashed by 50%
The cost of using the internet on a mobile phone when travelling in the EU has fallen by more than 50 per cent today – just in time to escape the wet summer weather in the UK. New caps on…
EE sees record network traffic levels during World Cup
As the big soccer carnival continues in South America, it appears that UK fans know a champion when they see one. UK mobile operator EE has proudly announced that Tim Cahill's wonder strike for Australia at 5.21pm on Wednesday June…
Belkin releases mini wi-fi booster
Ever wanted to send that tweet or update your Facebook page while "taking care of business" in the bathroom, but the wi-fi coverage in your house just doesn't cut it? Well, a new gadget announced by Belkin just might sort…
Tesco takes aim at Skype with international calls app
Not satisfied with trying to be the UK's number one supermarket ahead of Sainsburys, Morrisons and Waitrose, Tesco is now aiming its sights at voice-over-IP service Skype. The grocery chain has launched its own own low-cost calling app, The Tesco…
British Airways plans in-flight wi-fi
UK national carrier British Airways plans to offer wi-fi high in the sky. BA is joining with UK satellite company Inmarsat to introduce what it claims will be super-fast and reliable broadband aboard all its aircraft while in the air….
Apple's iOS8 adds additional layer of security to wifi scanning
Another new tidbit from Apple's forthcoming iOS8 has emerged – the operating system will apparently disguise your phone's "MAC" address when scanning for wifi. The MAC address has nothing to do with Apple – but actually stands for "Media Access…
HSBC offers free wi-fi in UK branches
Global banking giant HSBC is joining the growing rank of businesses that offer free wi-fi to customers. The BBC says that free wi-fi in hundreds of branches is part of a move by HSBC to encourage customers to manage their…
New Sky+HD boxes will have Wi-Fi as standard for easy on-demand streaming
Sky have announced that both of their Sky+HD box models on offer to customers in the UK will now come with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity as standard. Whether you're signing up for the entry-level Sky+HD box or the capacious 2TB model,…
Free Wi-Fi on London Underground extends to O2 customers
Are you a blog reading, Twitter obsessed, Instagram snapping O2 customer whose daily commute sends you through the hellish tunnels of the London Underground? Then today's your lucky day; you'll now be able to access Wi-Fi on the tube! Inking…
