Comments on: AT&T Buys Wayport to Keep iPhone Users Happy http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:47:41 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Wi-Fi Services Hot Again: Startup WeFi Raises More Money http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-964379 Wi-Fi Services Hot Again: Startup WeFi Raises More Money Tue, 04 Aug 2009 19:32:04 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-964379 <p>[...] again, the new hotness as netbooks and Wi-Fi-enabled phones proliferate. AT&T bought Wayport, expanding its Wi-Fi network to more than 80,000 worldwide. Verizon partnered with Boingo, bringing Wi-Fi networks to its FiOS [...]</p> [...] again, the new hotness as netbooks and Wi-Fi-enabled phones proliferate. AT&T bought Wayport, expanding its Wi-Fi network to more than 80,000 worldwide. Verizon partnered with Boingo, bringing Wi-Fi networks to its FiOS [...]

]]> By: » Verizon/Boingo Deal Shows Value in Mobility Sidecut Reports http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-962443 » Verizon/Boingo Deal Shows Value in Mobility Sidecut Reports Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:30:33 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-962443 <p>[...] something Clearwire, Sprint and Comcast will all be selling soon to their broadband customers. AT&T is also big on Wi-Fi, but for Verizon one question remains: when will their 3G customers get to share in the [...]</p> [...] something Clearwire, Sprint and Comcast will all be selling soon to their broadband customers. AT&T is also big on Wi-Fi, but for Verizon one question remains: when will their 3G customers get to share in the [...]

]]> By: What Will Carriers Do When the Data Gravy Train Derails? http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-959238 What Will Carriers Do When the Data Gravy Train Derails? Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:54:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-959238 <p>[...] manage this, AT&T has turned to Wi-Fi hotspots to dump traffic from its more constrained 3G network. T-Mobile has embraced femtocells, which [...]</p> [...] manage this, AT&T has turned to Wi-Fi hotspots to dump traffic from its more constrained 3G network. T-Mobile has embraced femtocells, which [...]

]]> By: What Will Carriers Do When the Data Gravy Train Derails? « LocalLab : Foire aux Infos http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-959201 What Will Carriers Do When the Data Gravy Train Derails? « LocalLab : Foire aux Infos Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:46:49 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-959201 <p>[...] manage this, AT&T has turned to Wi-Fi hotspots to dump traffic from its more constrained 3G network. T-Mobile has embraced femtocells, which [...]</p> [...] manage this, AT&T has turned to Wi-Fi hotspots to dump traffic from its more constrained 3G network. T-Mobile has embraced femtocells, which [...]

]]> By: Dave http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-957447 Dave Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:05:33 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-957447 <p>I disagree, AT&Ts approach at keeping the device in mind is what has forced them to strive for an alternative source of revenue, the iPhone data plan, ect nd this will generate more possibilities for the company, including spreading out the distribution of their services through better or multiple networks nd this will smooth out both support AT&T as a company and all consumers, or business folk alike.</p> I disagree, AT&Ts approach at keeping the device in mind is what has forced them to strive for an alternative source of revenue, the iPhone data plan, ect nd this will generate more possibilities for the company, including spreading out the distribution of their services through better or multiple networks nd this will smooth out both support AT&T as a company and all consumers, or business folk alike.

]]> By: Qwest Jumps on the Wi-Fi Bandwagon http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-942624 Qwest Jumps on the Wi-Fi Bandwagon Thu, 07 May 2009 18:54:36 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-942624 <p>[...] important to consumers. AT&T has offered access to Wi-Fi hotspots for more than two years, and last year bought Wayport to boost its hotspot locations nationwide. Cablevision  has seen success retaining customers with [...]</p> [...] important to consumers. AT&T has offered access to Wi-Fi hotspots for more than two years, and last year bought Wayport to boost its hotspot locations nationwide. Cablevision  has seen success retaining customers with [...]

]]> By: Find the Right Wireless Broadband for You http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-939665 Find the Right Wireless Broadband for You Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:16:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-939665 <p>[...] option. And for those who don’t travel much and have a provider such as Cablevision or AT&T that offers free hot spot access, Wi-Fi and its coffee-shop-mobile model may be sufficient. Check out the chart to see if you can [...]</p> [...] option. And for those who don’t travel much and have a provider such as Cablevision or AT&T that offers free hot spot access, Wi-Fi and its coffee-shop-mobile model may be sufficient. Check out the chart to see if you can [...]

]]> By: More Proof People Really Love WiFi, Especially on iPhones http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-923530 More Proof People Really Love WiFi, Especially on iPhones Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:46:11 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-923530 <p>[...] As we have previously noted, at least in the US, an increasing number of smart phone owners, especially iPhone users are turning to WiFi because of the pokey nature of AT&T’s 3G Network. [...]</p> [...] As we have previously noted, at least in the US, an increasing number of smart phone owners, especially iPhone users are turning to WiFi because of the pokey nature of AT&T’s 3G Network. [...]

]]> By: Somer’s Blog » Blog Archive » Comment on AT&T Buys Wayport to Keep iPhone Users Happy by Free … http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-915181 Somer’s Blog » Blog Archive » Comment on AT&T Buys Wayport to Keep iPhone Users Happy by Free … Sat, 29 Nov 2008 02:16:58 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-915181 <p>[...] Comment on AT&T Buys Wayport to Keep iPhone Users Happy by Free … [...]</p> [...] Comment on AT&T Buys Wayport to Keep iPhone Users Happy by Free … [...]

]]> By: Meraki Seeks Money Making Outlet for Free Wi-Fi - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-913785 Meraki Seeks Money Making Outlet for Free Wi-Fi - GigaOM Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:04:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-913785 <p>[...] access point to boost wireless signals, launched with a few ISP customers on board. A few weeks ago AT&T purchased hot-spot provider, Wayport for $275 million. If Meraki can figure out a way to spread Wi-Fi and make money, it could be in a [...]</p> [...] access point to boost wireless signals, launched with a few ISP customers on board. A few weeks ago AT&T purchased hot-spot provider, Wayport for $275 million. If Meraki can figure out a way to spread Wi-Fi and make money, it could be in a [...]

]]> By: anonymous http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-911964 anonymous Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:47:39 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-911964 <p>i agree that the at&t network is not too good. verizon is much better. have used 3g on both... the focus at at&t is on the device, whereas verizon does focus on the network....</p> <p>even with their u-verse service, at&t is pretty lousy. the box frequently freezes..</p> <p>we need some more competition in wireless and broadband for all these companies to get their act together..</p> i agree that the at&t network is not too good. verizon is much better. have used 3g on both… the focus at at&t is on the device, whereas verizon does focus on the network….

even with their u-verse service, at&t is pretty lousy. the box frequently freezes..

we need some more competition in wireless and broadband for all these companies to get their act together..

]]> By: Wi-Fi Consolidation Continues with Boingo Buy - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-911782 Wi-Fi Consolidation Continues with Boingo Buy - GigaOM Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:04:05 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-911782 <p>[...] Stacey Higginbotham | Monday, November 10, 2008 | 8:03 AM PT | 0 comments Boingo Networks, a Wi-Fi hotspot network, said today that it bought Opti-Fi Networks from Parsons Transportation Group and ARINC for an undisclosed amount. Opti-Fi builds and manages Wi-Fi networks for 25 North American airports. The deal means Boingo now operates 55 Wi-Fi networks in North American airports, and it follows last week’s $275 million buy of Wayport and its 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots by AT&T. [...]</p> [...] Stacey Higginbotham | Monday, November 10, 2008 | 8:03 AM PT | 0 comments Boingo Networks, a Wi-Fi hotspot network, said today that it bought Opti-Fi Networks from Parsons Transportation Group and ARINC for an undisclosed amount. Opti-Fi builds and manages Wi-Fi networks for 25 North American airports. The deal means Boingo now operates 55 Wi-Fi networks in North American airports, and it follows last week’s $275 million buy of Wayport and its 10,000 Wi-Fi hotspots by AT&T. [...]

]]> By: David http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-911609 David Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:41:12 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-911609 <p>Not sure where the numbers were off ... Wayport had over 10k hotspots through McDonalds as well as many more through airports and hotels. I suspect this is a double play for ATT, they get to both offer wifi to customers and put themselves at the forefront of that market while offloading data from the 3g network. Lets just hope they treat their new employees well. Given that they've been using Wayport as their provider for the entire attwifi deployment, handling nothing internally, they'll certainly need that expertise for a while until the company is integrated.</p> Not sure where the numbers were off … Wayport had over 10k hotspots through McDonalds as well as many more through airports and hotels. I suspect this is a double play for ATT, they get to both offer wifi to customers and put themselves at the forefront of that market while offloading data from the 3g network. Lets just hope they treat their new employees well. Given that they’ve been using Wayport as their provider for the entire attwifi deployment, handling nothing internally, they’ll certainly need that expertise for a while until the company is integrated.

]]> By: Free WiFi at McDonalds? | Digital World ~ Stay on Top of Tech News! http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-911570 Free WiFi at McDonalds? | Digital World ~ Stay on Top of Tech News! Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:28:03 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-911570 <p>[...] Stacey Higgenbotham over at GigaOm sees it as more of a move by AT&T to alleviate the load off the mobile data network than as a value add for McDonald’s customers: Buying Wayport and offering 20,000 hot spots (including in airports and McDonald’s restaurants) in the U.S. allows AT&T to provide its customers with more places to do their bandwidth-sucking applications. Already, AT&T is willing to let iPhone and BlackBerry users access its Wi-Fi hotspots free at Starbucks. It also means AT&T can hold out a bit longer before deploying its 4G LTE network, which is designed for data. [...]</p> [...] Stacey Higgenbotham over at GigaOm sees it as more of a move by AT&T to alleviate the load off the mobile data network than as a value add for McDonald’s customers: Buying Wayport and offering 20,000 hot spots (including in airports and McDonald’s restaurants) in the U.S. allows AT&T to provide its customers with more places to do their bandwidth-sucking applications. Already, AT&T is willing to let iPhone and BlackBerry users access its Wi-Fi hotspots free at Starbucks. It also means AT&T can hold out a bit longer before deploying its 4G LTE network, which is designed for data. [...]

]]> By: Free WiFi at McDonalds? | Wifi Skynet Global http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-911484 Free WiFi at McDonalds? | Wifi Skynet Global Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:27:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-911484 <p>[...] Stacey Higgenbotham over at GigaOm sees it as more of a move by AT&T to alleviate the load off the mobile data network than as a value add for McDonald’s customers: Buying Wayport and offering 20,000 hot spots (including in airports and McDonald’s restaurants) in the U.S. allows AT&T to provide its customers with more places to do their bandwidth-sucking applications. Already, AT&T is willing to let iPhone and BlackBerry users access its Wi-Fi hotspots free at Starbucks. It also means AT&T can hold out a bit longer before deploying its 4G LTE network, which is designed for data. [...]</p> [...] Stacey Higgenbotham over at GigaOm sees it as more of a move by AT&T to alleviate the load off the mobile data network than as a value add for McDonald’s customers: Buying Wayport and offering 20,000 hot spots (including in airports and McDonald’s restaurants) in the U.S. allows AT&T to provide its customers with more places to do their bandwidth-sucking applications. Already, AT&T is willing to let iPhone and BlackBerry users access its Wi-Fi hotspots free at Starbucks. It also means AT&T can hold out a bit longer before deploying its 4G LTE network, which is designed for data. [...]

]]> By: Technology Public Relations - Technology Publicity - Advertising Public Relations, Marketing Public Relations, PR Firms » Blog Archive » Public Relations Agency, Public Relations Strategy, Media Relations http://gigaom.com/2008/11/06/att-buys-wayport-to-keep-iphone-users-happy/#comment-911324 Technology Public Relations - Technology Publicity - Advertising Public Relations, Marketing Public Relations, PR Firms » Blog Archive » Public Relations Agency, Public Relations Strategy, Media Relations Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:25:18 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=28307#comment-911324 <p>[...] AT&T Buys Wayport to Keep iPhone Users Happy Today AT&T said it would buy Wi-Fi hotspots operator Wayport for $275 million in cash. Not only is this an exit for the 12-year-old Irving, Texas-based company that raised more than $130 million, but it also gives AT&T 80,000 Wi-Fi hotspots all over the country world. As AT&T brings in more WiFi-enabled phones that encourage a rich web experience, those hotspots will help offload bandwidth-clogging traffic from its 3G network. [...]</p> [...] AT&T Buys Wayport to Keep iPhone Users Happy Today AT&T said it would buy Wi-Fi hotspots operator Wayport for $275 million in cash. Not only is this an exit for the 12-year-old Irving, Texas-based company that raised more than $130 million, but it also gives AT&T 80,000 Wi-Fi hotspots all over the country world. As AT&T brings in more WiFi-enabled phones that encourage a rich web experience, those hotspots will help offload bandwidth-clogging traffic from its 3G network. [...]

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