Showing posts with label Wi-Fi Deal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wi-Fi Deal. Show all posts

Friday, March 16, 2007

Fast Internet For Fast Food


When grabbing a bite to eat, business professionals increasingly want a high-speed Internet connection with their fast food, companies believe.

Marriot, Starbucks and Panera Bread are among brands that have promoted themselves as places where business people can expect to connect to wireless Internet while on the go. In response to this growing trend, Indianapolis-based firm eWireless is unveiling its brand of remotely managed, "no-hassle" Wi-Fi hotspots to members across the state.

Henry Kurkowski, vice president of business development for eWireless, said that the company was looking forward to working with The Restaurant & Hospitality Association of Indiana to ensure that members receive the service. "With our managed Wi-Fi in place, restaurateurs will not only be able to offer their customers free Wi-Fi access, but we would be able to connect their patrons with targeted information, track repeat visits, track length of stay and gain an advantage over their competitors who may not have such an amenity to offer," he added.

eWireless claims that its remotely managed equipment offers a reliable wireless Internet solution that allows restaurant workers to concentrate on the core affairs of running their business. As the mobile consumer market grows, laptops continue to outsell desktops in the US, according to Mr. Kurkowski.

These wireless 'Hotspot' are quickly becoming the norm for not only restaurants but gyms, country clubs and just about anywhere else that people congregate," states Mark Weibel EVP of Marketing for Broadband National, who operates the industries leading comparative shopping website. "They are easily incorporated into a business and are completely customizable"

For more information on broadband Internet access as well as other digital products and services visit www.broadbandnational.com

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

San Francisco Cements Wi-Fi Deal With Earthlink

The city of San Francisco has finalized a deal with Internet giant Earthlink to provide the largest free municipal Wi-Fi service in the US.

After over seven months of negotiations, mayor Gavin Newsom agreed to the contract. However, the Board of Supervisors and the city’s Public Utilities Commission must still approve it.

The president of EarthLink's municipal networks unit, Donald Berryman, said: "We look forward to working with the board of supervisors to gain approval of the agreement so we can begin building out the network in 2007." Mr. Newsom had assured the city that the network would be up and running by the end of 2006; however many are now saying that it won't be operational until at least 2008.

Earthlink is expected to spend between $14 million and $17 million to install the network. The Wi-Fi zone will consist of two networks, with one supported by on-screen advertisements and the other a faster, commercial-free service costing $20 per month.

This new Wi-Fi network will open up a new world of digital products and services for the citizens of the bay area", states Mark Weibel, EVP of Marketing for Broadband National, the industries leading comparative shopping website. "They'll also reap the benefits of faster download speeds, and access anywhere, anytime, 24 hours a day".

For more information on broadband and other digital products and services visit www.broadbandnational.com