AT&T has announced that with iPhone OS 3.0, iPhone users will no longer need to go through a two-step authentication process in order to access one of the company’s Wi-Fi Hot Spots. According to AT&T, auto-connect will be established once a customer connects his/her iPhone to an AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot for the first time; following this connection, the user should be able to seamlessly switch from AT&T’s 3G network to an AT&T Hot Spot without being prompted. AT&T operates more than 20,000 Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the U.S.
Posts Tagged ‘wifi’
AT&T Wi-Fi Supports Auto-Authentication With iPhone 3.0
Thursday, June 18th, 2009iPod Touch Outpacing iPhone In Wi-Fi Internet Access
Thursday, February 12th, 2009The iPod touch is becoming increasingly important next to the iPhone, at least in terms of mobile Wi-Fi access, according to AdMob. The advertising firm claims that access from the Touch grew faster than that from the iPhone in January, and now represents 40 percent of Wi-Fi requests from Apple handhelds. As recently as September, when the second-generation Touch was launched, usage was just 20 percent. The Touch accounted for 12.3 percent of Wi-Fi requests in the US during January, though just 10 percent of requests in western Europe, and 7.4 percent worldwide. Its high online presence is likely attributable to an unexpectedly large number of iPod sales in the last quarter, over 22.7 million when incorporating the Classic, Nano and Shuffle as well.
Apple Issues Update Signaling iPhone Compatibility With AT&T’s MicroCell
Monday, February 9th, 2009Late last week, Apple issued a “carrier settings” update for iPhone users in the United States. While Apple provides few details on the contents of such updates, MobileCrunch discovered several image files in the new update package that appear to signal the iPhone’s compatibility with AT&T’s upcoming 3G MicroCell technology. The 3G MicroCell device connects to a user’s existing broadband Internet service and provides enhanced 3G voice and data coverage within a 5000 square foot range.
Device Features:
- Enhanced coverage indoors – supports both voice and data up to 5000 square feet.
- Available unlimited minute plans – Individual or Family Plan.
- 3G handset compatible – works with any AT&T 3G Phone.
- Up to 4 simultaneous voice or data users supported.
- Device is secure – cannot be accessed by unauthorized users, easy and secure online management of device settings
- Seamless call hand-over – start calls on your 3G MicroCell and continue uninterrupted even if you leave the building.
Pricing and availability for the device and associated monthly plans have not yet been announced.