Comments on: More Proof People Really Love Wi-Fi, Especially on the iPhone

By: Rickford

Rickford — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:17:59 +0000

Can an I Phone accees wi fi without having any regular phone service activated. The reason why I'm asking this is becaause AT&T is a bit pricy and I was wanting to use the phone primarily as a secondary computer. Do the apps allow a person (via wi fi) to do instant messaging and perhaps to use skype? If the I Touch had a microphone and a camera I'd just get one of those.

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Apple to buy iCall, worrying times for other providers? — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:33:24 +0000

[...] to become your defacto carrier of choice when in a wifi zone. Devicescape recently conducted a survey and found that 82% of those surveyed wanted their service provider to offer special 3G/Wi-Fi [...]

By: For the iPhone in China, Freedom Is the Great Wall

For the iPhone in China, Freedom Is the Great Wall — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:25:10 +0000

[...] government was favoring limitations on Wi-Fi. Lack of Wi-Fi in first-generation Chinese iPhones is a significant limitation. More importantly, China Unicom is doing its own application platform, which will no doubt lag far [...]

By: Look How Ubiquitous Wi-Fi Has Become

Look How Ubiquitous Wi-Fi Has Become — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:02:54 +0000

[...] shown through my earlier posts about Wi-Fi’s smartphone-driven renaissance, we are now assuming the wireless technology is part of [...]

By: Canadian Experience with Skype Access and Boingo WiFi | Voice on the Web

Canadian Experience with Skype Access and Boingo WiFi | Voice on the Web — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:25:08 +0000

[...] More Proof People Really Love WiFi, Especially on iPhones (gigaom.com) [...]

By: Madis Kaal

Madis Kaal — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:12:34 +0000

Skype is moving into the WiFi, by providing an easy way to pay for WiFi access, latest Mac beta client already has “Skype Access” feature. Hopefully getting more and more operators on board will also drive down the cost, the current Boingo offering is only beneficial for those who use paid WiFi infrequently in short bursts, like checking e-mail or doing a quick Skype call in airport.

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» Friday’s Wireless Headlines Sidecut Reports — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:37:17 +0000

[...] More lawsuits from iPhone 3G users: Or maybe AT&T is saving money to spend it on lawyers who will be needed in cases like this one, which is about users suing Apple (again) for false advertising in regards to the iPhone’s 3G “performance.” Good thing there’s Wi-Fi in the device. [...]

By: DeviceScape Study Reveals More About WiFi | Telecom Update

DeviceScape Study Reveals More About WiFi | Telecom Update — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:18:13 +0000

[...] Malik yesterday posted about his iPhone and WiFi, relating the study to some of HIS favorite apps. Two he highlighted are two clients, Truphone and [...]

By: LOTD for January 29 « Link Collection

LOTD for January 29 « Link Collection — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 01:23:43 +0000

[...] A survey of WiFi users found that they use WiFi more often on their phones than their computers! http://gigaom.com/2009/01/28/more-proof-people-really-love-wifi-especially-on-iphones/ [...]

By: Chirag Pinjar

Chirag Pinjar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:16:48 +0000

Why doesn’t on sort the statistics table on the percentages :(

By: links for 2009-01-29 | stuart henshall

links for 2009-01-29 | stuart henshall — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:03:47 +0000

[...] More Proof People Really Love WiFi, Especially on iPhones No big surprises in this data and I prefer wifi too as it is usually faster. The real impact of wifi and iPhones and related iPod Touch is the ability to leave your laptop behind. I just don't need to pack it anymore. (tags: mobility wifi iphone) [...]

By: Thomas Whitney

Thomas Whitney — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:26:11 +0000

The main think I’m concerned about is that my connection (whichever way I get it) is secure. That’s absolutely by far the highest contributing factor to how I make my choice about what I use at any given time. My computer at home is bomber. Out around town I just have to use common sense. I usually stay away from using my passwords, entering my bank account or communicating anything that is too sensitive. I got some of these ideas from http://www.justaskgemalto.com, which has been a helpful resource. I understand they may be installing a blog onto their site soon as an educational tool.

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:21:15 +0000

I wish wifi were free too. But’s it’s a catch 22? We can’t cannibalize our users, we have to charge something
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By: Joe Gelb

Joe Gelb — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:40:35 +0000

I am amazed that wifi is not covering the world. It is a shame that wifi is not free in all cities. Why is that not so?

By: Gary

Gary — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:14:12 +0000

I look at the two (Wi-Fi & 3G) as complimentary not exclusive. Wi-Fi for speed. 3G for coverage.
Given limited spectrum, smaller cells are the best way to deliver greater speed (read wi-fi) and larger cells (read 3G) are the best way to deliver greater coverage.

By: Curtis

Curtis — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:45:59 +0000

@Om,

This data strongly supports AT&T’s acquisition of Wayport. The “new” AT&T WiFi network combined with the pending white spaces spectrum availability has AT&T well positioned for WiFi delivery over the long term. I expect that AT&T will continue to build out its’ mix of phones that have WiFi capabilities.

To close, i’m suprised most carriers (here in the US) continue to be concerned with WiFi. There will be short term cannibalization of voice and data services, but i’d bet data service revenue would increase overall per user.

My $.02.

Best,

Curtis