February 05, 2006
Google and Skype investing in startup to link hotspots
Google and Skype are investing in a startup that would help hotspot owners charge for Wi-Fi access. It is believed that this plan could face considerable opposition from internet service providers. FON’s idea which was floated three months ago in a web posting will sign up people who have Wi-Fi hotspots in one of the two ways. Skype is lending its support to FON as it believes it has a great idea to help people share Wi-Fi with one another to build a global unified broadband network. Although FON has a chance to reach critical mass of users but it would be competing with free municipal Wi-Fi networks in several cities. Google is also planning to build a free Wi-Fi network to cover San Francisco.
via [LocalNewsLeader]
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