FON
Summary
FON (FON Wireless Ltd.) is a company that runs a system of shared wireless networks. The business was launched in November 2005.People can become members (called “Foneros”) by agreeing to let FON share their wireless Internet connection. Members need to purchase a low-cost wireless router (called a “Fonera”), which acts as a public Internet access point (called a "FON Spot"); the device also creates a private network that can be used by the owner only. FON members can use any other FON access points free of charge. The Fonera 2.0n WiFi router has additional firmware and a USB port that allow it to also function like a networking hub.Customers who do not share their Internet connection (called “Aliens”) can buy Internet access passes or prepaid WiFi from FON for a fee.
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Martin Varsavsky: how to be successfully lazy
The founder and CEO of Fon is coming out of the closet - as someone who doesn't work that hard. He doesn't think that entrepreneurs need to work that hard, despite the traditional image. How does he do this?.
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Future of News: digital, investigative or both?
"Remember when a single investigative reporter with the temerity to demand a decent living. . . could pull the curtain back on one of the most powerful and secretive organizations on the face of the earth?" These days are not over,.
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Starkman: Future-of-news consensus is wrong
Columbia Journalism Review Dean Starkman synthesizes what he calls “the future-of-news (FON) consensus” in the ideas of Jeff Jarvis, Clay Shirky and Jay Rosen. The FON consensus, Starkman says, is that journalism’s future will be network-driven — that is, information… Read more.
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BT Fon simply doesn't work
When BT first took an investment in Fon I thought it a great innovation. The ex-monopoly doing something innovative and useful that would leverage its assets (near-universal coverage) and provide a real consumer benefit.
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Wi-Fi security flaw for smartphones puts your credit cards at risk
BT Openzone and other hotspots can be easily mimicked leaving consumers vulnerable, Guardian investigation finds.
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Jungo supports FON technology
Jungo, the gateway software company owned by NDS, has announced that its OpenRG residential gateway software now supports. . .
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BT launches 'free' Wi-Fi mobile app
BT Fon app allows existing Total Broadband customers with an iPhone or Android phone to connect to the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot for free.
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