Free Wi-fi hotspots

altyfc

Is there a better link than in the OP for finding free WiFi hotspots? Or a decent app?

Thanks.

jayme1

mr340 wrote: »

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complete scam
it's their first post bad grammar giving links to supposedly miracle software that can open up any locked wifi, far more likely you are paying for the pleasure of being the newest member of some botnet, or for them to encrypt all the files on your computer.

only WEP encryption can be broken at the moment, that is why you are always told to use WPA or the better WPA2 encryption.

also using someone elses wifi and esp. the breaking of encryption keys to do it is properly illegal!!

Blue_Max

If you have BT broadband you get free access to many wi-fi hot spots
http://www.btfon.com/

If u are not with BT, visit FON at
http://corp.fon.com/en/this-is-fon/
Its a great concept with over 4 million locations in the UK and across the world

wayne1983

Blue_Max wrote: »

If you have BT broadband you get free access to many wi-fi hot spots
http://www.btfon.com/

If u are not with BT, visit FON at
http://corp.fon.com/en/this-is-fon/
Its a great concept with over 4 million locations in the UK and across the world

Hi, regards the bt fon thing, how can I get wifi everywhere on my iPod touch or iPad 2', both don't have 3G. Many thanks as I'm not sure about it.

Blue_Max

wayne1983 wrote: »

Hi, regards the bt fon thing, how can I get wifi everywhere on my iPod touch or iPad 2', both don't have 3G. Many thanks as I'm not sure about it.

Hi Wayne
I am not an Apple user but I don't see why not.
Any device that is wi-fi enabled should be able to connect.

There is an app you need to install. See
http://btsupport.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14501/c/1812,1819

There are also couple of videos there for iPhone and iPad users.

wayne1983

Blue_Max wrote: »

Hi Wayne
I am not an Apple user but I don't see why not.
Any device that is wi-fi enabled should be able to connect.

There is an app you need to install. See
http://btsupport.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/14501/c/1812,1819

There are also couple of videos there for iPhone and iPad users.

Cheers, it looks interesting if you can access wifi wherever you are, just how secure it is I don't know.:beer:

Blue_Max

wayne1983 wrote: »

Cheers, it looks interesting if you can access wifi wherever you are, just how secure it is I don't know.:beer:

I have used it for internet banking and share dealing.
Havn't had any security issues so far; touchwood!

also have a look at
http://btsupport.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10898/c/1812,4393

wayne1983

Blue_Max wrote: »

I have used it for internet banking and share dealing.
Havn't had any security issues so far; touchwood!

also have a look at
http://btsupport.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10898/c/1812,4393

Cheers max, from what i gather someone can access my internet outside my home. Also how close do you need to be to pick the signal up? Im interested but at same time sceptical, will take a look at the link cheers:beer:

Montego147

Free Wi-Fi hot spots are being trailed in West End of London by Nokia until the end of the year.
If pilot is successfuly, Wi-Fi hot spots could be made permanent and extended, there is also no need to login.

Information courtesy of BBC Technology News:
Free wi-fi in central London courtesy of Nokia

PS. As a new user I can't post the link, but you can google it, or visit BBC Technology News site.

wayne1983

Montego147 wrote: »

Free Wi-Fi hot spots are being trailed in West End of London by Nokia until the end of the year.
If pilot is successfuly, Wi-Fi hot spots could be made permanent and extended, there is also no need to login.

Information courtesy of BBC Technology News:
Free wi-fi in central London courtesy of Nokia

PS. As a new user I can't post the link, but you can google it, or visit BBC Technology News site.

Sorry, so what you mean theres going to be free access for all without needing one of these router things?