Airline to start offering free in-flight Wi-Fi
- 15-Apr-2025
American Airlines said on Tuesday it will provide free high-speed in-flight internet services beginning in January 2026 in partnership with AT&T. . Free onboard internet access has become a key battleground for airlines as they chase high-value loyal customers. Two years ago, Delta Air Lines began offering free wireless internet to members of its frequent-flyer […]
‘Gold rush’ for Wi-Fi on board planes spurs innovation
- 14-Apr-2018
HAMBURG: Satellite technology to provide Wi-Fi on board planes has matured to a point where more and more airlines are looking to use it, triggering a “gold rush” among suppliers. That brings opportunities for a vast array of companies, from satellite firms such as Viasat and Inmarsat, to connectivity providers such as Gogo, Global Eagle, […]
Researchers uncover flaw that makes Wi-Fi vulnerable to hacks
- 17-Oct-2017
WASHINGTON: Cyber security watchdogs and researchers are issuing warnings over risks associated with a widely used system for securing Wi-Fi communications after the discovery of a flaw that could allow hackers to read information thought to be encrypted, or infect websites with malware. An alert from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Computer Emergency Response […]
Facebook introduces feature to help locate Wi-Fi worldwide
- 02-Jul-2017
Facebook has introduced a feature called “Find Wi-Fi” worldwide on iPhone and Android to helps to locate Wi-Fi hotspots nearby. Alex Himel, Engineering Director said that launched Find Wi-Fi in a handful of countries last year. It was found to be helpful for people who are traveling or on-the-go, but especially useful in areas where […]
Germany eyes free wi-fi in public spaces, finally
- 15-May-2016
BERLIN: Forget about looking for open connections in parks or at key monuments. They just don't exist.
Google launches Wi-Fi router for home use
- 19-Aug-2015
CALIFORNIA: Google Inc launched a Wi-Fi router on Tuesday, the latest move in the company's efforts to get ready for the connected home and draw more users to its services.
After Wi-Fi at the Taj, Modi revives campaign for 'digital' India
- 01-Jul-2015
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: India is reinvigorating an $18 billion campaign to provide fast internet connections for all, with a "digital week" aimed at popularizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign promise to connect 250,000 villages in India by 2019.
Free Wi-Fi service introduced in Masjid al-Haram
- 01-Jul-2015
MAKKAH: In a bid to facilitate pilgrims free Wi-Fi service has been introduce in the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
PM showers praise on Rafique for ‘bringing railways back on track’
- 15-May-2015
KARACHI: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Green Line train service on Friday here in Islamabad, ARY News reports.
Russia demands user ID for public Wifi access
- 09-Aug-2014
MOSCOW: Russia further tightened its control of the Internet on Friday, requiring people using public Wifi hotspots provide identification, a policy that prompted anger from bloggers and confusion among telecom operators on how it would work.