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GNER launches free WiFi

Wifi Phone EAST Coast train operator GNER is inviting passengers to sample its wireless internet service free of charge this summer.

Wifi Wireless The rail firm is also planning a free-to-enter prize draw with an exciting first prize to encourage travellers to stay online, on the move on its trains.

Fi ( fi, WiFi, Wifi, wifi), short for "Wireless Fidelity", is a set of product compatibility standards for wireless local area networks (WLAN) based on the IEEE 802.11 specifications. New standards beyond the 802.11 specifications, such as 802.16(WiMAX), are currently in the works and offer many enhancements, anywhere from longer range to greater transfer speeds. Fi was intended to be used for mobile devices and LANs, but is now often used for Internet access. enabled computer or personal digital assistant (PDA) to connect to the Internet when in proximity of an access point.

Wifi Service GNER is speeding up the rollout of WiFi to all 41 of its electric and diesel trains linking London King's Cross with the East Midlands, Yorkshire, North East England and Scotland - with the entire GNER fleet WiFi ready by August, nine months ahead of schedule.

This is a business and convention hotel, with 368 rooms (the standard room is a double room) fully equipped with free mini bar, WiFi internet connection, Fi Sound System.

Wifi Services To introduce travellers to the new technology, from Monday 5th June to Monday 31st July, GNER is giving Standard Class passengers the chance to trial the benefits of WiFi on the move, with a one-off unlimited 24-hour session worth 9.95 entirely free of charge. WiFi access is complimentary in First Class accommodation.

Let's face it, your mobile operator doesn't provide service everywhere. They may claim nationwide coverage, and for the most part, they may be right. However, there are always going to be dead spots. The thought of WiFi on your mobile handset might sound like a good thing. WiFi can often fill in some of those dead spots, for instance, inside your house. But it won't help you unless you use your mobile phone's data services extensively.

Wifi Networks To access the free trial offer on board GNER's WiFi equipped trains, users can simply launch their web browser which will automatically detect the GNER landing page. From there, click on the 'gotrywifi' promotion link and type in 'gotrywifi' to get online.

There is one exception to this rule. Mobile in the US offers their Mobile HotSpot @Home service which permits your mobile phone to use WiFi for making and receiving calls to your normal Mobile handset. Mobile uses a technology called UMA, short for unlicensed mobile access. This technology allows a mobile handset to seamlessly roam between a WiFi network and the standard mobile phone network.

Wifi Cell Phone GNER is also celebrating the arrival of WiFi on all of its trains by offering passengers a chance to win 1,000 worth of PCWorld vouchers in a prize draw, which the winner could use to buy a brand-new WiFi enabled laptop - or maybe splash out on the latest computer accessories.

Wi Fi Network GNER spokesman John Gelson said: "WiFi has enormous potential for both business and leisure passengers to make the most of their journey with GNER. WiFi creates a truly mobile office for the business user, while leisure users can keep up to date with news and sport, including of course the World Cup - or maybe order shopping or book a weekend break.

Wifi Network "The growing number of passengers already discovering WiFi tell us it's transforming their journey experience with us. We hope the free trial will encourage more people to join them and enjoy WiFi with GNER".