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Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Monopoly: AT&T Turns on WiFi in Times Square, New Yorkers Cringe
May 25th
Yes, Times Square is likely the most densely-packed spot in America for AT&T usage. So the fact that AT&T is turning on free WiFi to take some demands off their 3G servers in the heart of Manhattan makes sense. But this will not likely spark a WiFi revolution, as everyone knows it is easy to overload fragile routers as well (see any Apple-centric conference).
But AT&T admits their network in New York City is under-powered and over-extended. They are doing things to improve their overall service (improving HSDPA+ service throughout the country; providing unlock codes for their phones). They really have nowhere to go but up, and the WiFi addition is certainly a start.
But this doesn’t help anyone except tourists; though, indirectly, this will alleviate the load of other, connected 3G towers. Hopefully it will improve things. And it’s free.
Good for them, let’s see where they go from here.
(via Mobile Crunch)
Rogers Adds MiFi Hotspot To Their Repertoire
Mar 31st
Courtesy of the Novatel Mifi 2372, Rogers users with a data plan can now broadcast a 3G-based WiFi signal to five nearby devices at speeds of 7.2Mbps. While not quite reaching the blazing 21Mbps speeds of their ZTE MF668 Rocket Stick, this little device will help small groups work together without the need for a dedicated WiFi connection.
The device is also fairly well-equipped with features, as it allows GPS positioning and NAS storage, meaning through the MicroSDHC slot you can share your files with anyone on the network. Very clever.
Price is $50 on a three-year contract and $250 without a commitment, which, for this service, is actually a pretty good deal. Combine that with a $65 5GB data plan, and you have yourself internet wherever Rogers provides 3G, which is pretty good.
Check out the Rogers Mobile Hotspot Novatel Mifi 2372 and start sharing that data!
SmartWiFi another Smart program from S4BB
Jan 4th
SmartWiFi another Smart program from S4BB
Its pretty easy to see I like the guys over at S4BB, they are always building Useful, helpful and real life apps for the BlackBerry. Well here is yet another app that will help you concerve your BlackBerrys battery…we all know we could use some help there…read on
S4BB Limited just released SmartWiFi for BlackBerry®. Did you know that your BlackBerry® wastes a lot of energy by searching for WiFi networks? For example, when you are on the move and not connected to any of your configured WiFi networks.
SmartWiFi for BlackBerry®
SmartWiFi is the smartest way to save battery on your BlackBerry®! The revolution in battery power optimization!
SmartWiFi Features
Saves battery by turning off WiFi when no needed.
Remembers the WiFi locations you use.
Up to 100 WiFi locations supported!
Powers WiFi back on when you are back at WiFi coverage.
Saves battery by avoiding to constantly check for available WiFi hotspots.
Displays useful information: BSSID, SSID, Data Rate, Radio Band & Signal Level.
Supported mobile devices: GSM / GPRS, CDMA and iDEN.
SmartWiFi in Plain English Video
How it works
SmartWiFi leverages from the BlackBerry® always being connected to the network carrier. By combining cell tower and WiFi hotspot information WiFi is turned off when not needed and turned back on when needed. Because WiFi is one of the biggest consumers of battery power (when searching for WiFi networks) this has a tremendous effect on your battery life.
How SmartWiFi Saves Battery
By remembering cell tower information, SmartWiFi detects when you leave your hotspot area (e.g. home or office) and WiFi is turned off automatically. From now on you save a lot of battery power!
How to Get Connected again
SmartWiFi detects when you come back to a hotspot area (e.g. home or office) based on the network carrier’s cell tower information. WiFi can be used as usual.
SmartWiFi is compatible with all WiFi-capable BlackBerry® Smartphones. Check out SmartWiFi now! Only $4.99 (50% Off) at introduction price!
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