Mobile WiFi Devices/Mobile Hotspots/Personal Hotspots/MiFi's/That thing that gives me Internet access on the move are universally very useful. They're even more useful in hotels when the WiFi charges vary from expensive to extortionate - or if the WiFi is so slow it's not worth bothering to use it. However, some hotels in the US wish to restrict their use. Step forward … [Read more...]
Emirates to offer 10mb of free Wifi inflight… and 600mb for a $1
In flight WiFi for a lot of people is something that is starting to become the norm (well... not for me... I just love the time being disconnected from the world). However, airlines have been either charging the earth or not making services available. Well, it seems Emirates is going to innovate again internationally by offering 10mb of WiFi free on its … [Read more...]
Idiot things to do at an airport: Have “badly named” Wifi Hotspots
We all know that airports aren't a place to play silly games when it comes to security. Well, there's a new thing to be aware of when going through security and on your plane - and that's the name of your mobile phone hotspot. For example, the following names could be considered mostly non-offensive. Well - Kevin's iPhone5 could be offensive to Android users - but … [Read more...]
Etihad rolls out Wifi and mobile connectivity on its Boeing 777 fleet
For those of you who need to be connected in the air, there is good news from Etihad Airways - who have completed a rollout of WiFi hotspots aboard their Boeing 777 fleet. Etihad Boeing 777 at London Heathrow - Image, GhettoIFE The 777 fleet made up of 24 aircraft, used on long haul services across the Etihad network. The service rolled out will enable WiFi and Mobile phone … [Read more...]
Free WiFi at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport? Ja!
Good news for those who transit through Amsterdam Schipol Airport, with the airport to offer Free Wifi at all times. Free Wifi at Amsterdam Schipol - via Twitter Originally, you could connect to the Amsterdam Airport wireless network free of charge an hour (which is still advertised on the airport pages), but it seems that the need to be connected is one that Amsterdam … [Read more...]
United Airlines updates its iOS App – Now it becomes your IFE device…
So for some reason that I cannot explain, I still have the United Airlines app on my iPhone. Other airline apps are available... and yes, I use them too. Checking the United App update released today (7th May 2104 - Version 2.0.13), there's a curious mention in the description of what the update contains: So for those of you who use you iPads or iPhones and make … [Read more...]
Etihad switches to Boeing 777-300ER for New York Service
Etihad will be changing their deployment from Abu Dhabi to New York JFK, shifting from A340-500 operation to Boeing 777-300ER's flying the route. The daily from 1st June 2013 with 777-300 equipment configured as: - 8 Diamond First Class seats - 40 Pearl Business Class seats - 280 Coral Economy Class seats As well as all the usual onboard amenities, the plane will feature … [Read more...]
WiFi at London Underground stations – now chargable (but not TOO expensive)
In Summer 2012, Virgin Media and London Underground rolled out a programme to introduce WiFi at London Underground stations. Well, the roll-out is mostly there, and in the first instance - it was offered free of charge. The free-for-all period has now come to an end, and now comes the part we all hate... paying. If you're on one of the following UK Mobile networks, you … [Read more...]
More free WiFi in City of Westminster* (London)
If you're in London* for the Olympics - or for any other reason and need some free WiFi with Internet Access (without resorting to a Starbucks, Cafe Nero or Costa Coffee), O2 and Westminster City Council have activated their new WiFi network. The access points will be free for all, with coverage targeted in the following places: Leicester Square Parliament … [Read more...]
Qantas to offer Streaming IFE through iPads
In Flight Entertainment (IFE) on the Apple iPad has been an interesting development since the first Apple iPad came out (and yes, I dismissed it in the very first instant as companies would have to develop mounts... and I've been eating humble pie ever since as mounts slowly appear and things like SmartCovers turn up). In nearly all cases when an airline offers an iPad, the … [Read more...]
