Wi-Fi

T-Mobile Hotspots provisioned by MCom

How do I connect to the hotspots provisioned by MCom?
Can I use other hotpsot networks?
What equipment do I need?
Can I mix and match Wi-Fi components, or is it better to stay with a single manufacturer?
Can I use any operating system?
If I cannot use my mobile phone on a forecourt how come I can use a laptop?
What is a ‘designated hotspot area’?
How long can I use Wi-Fi for?
How much does it cost?

What is Wi-Fi?
Wi-Fi is short for Wireless Fidelity, a consumer friendly name for IEEE 802.11
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What is a hotspot?
A Hotspot is an area of up to around 400 feet, where a wireless signal is emitted. This signal is then picked up by devices which are Wi-Fi certified.
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What is IEEE 802.11?
802.11 is the more technical term for Wi-Fi. It operate in the unlicensed 2.4 and 5 GHz radio bands, with an 11 Mbps (802.11b) or 54 Mbps (802.11a) data rate or with products that contain both bands (dual band), so they can provide real-world performance similar to the basic 10BaseT wired Ethernet networks used in many offices.
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How do I connect to the hotspots provisioned by MCom?
Please wait for the service to go live, before this question can be answered.
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Can I use other hotpsot networks?
You can use any hotspots provided by T-mobile including the Starbucks Hotspots. For a full list of these sites please visit: http://www.wi-fizone.org
In order to use other hotspot networks you will have to subscribe to the network provider of the hotspot you want to use. Wi-Fi roaming is not yet as developed as mobile phone networks, but it will not be long before all hotspots will be available to all!
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What equipment do I need?
All you need is a laptop or PDA with either a Wi-Fi certified network card or with Wi-Fi already built-in.
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Can I mix and match Wi-Fi components, or is it better to stay with a single manufacturer?
As long as the components are Wi-Fi certified you can use components from any manufacturer together.
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Can I use any operating system?
All operating systems are supported.
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If I cannot use my mobile phone on a forecourt how come I can use a laptop?
The law concerning the use of mobile phones on forecourts is antiquated. To our knowledge there has not been a single case of a phone causing a forecourt to explode in the UK! The law is due to be changes in the near future. However, like mobile phones, laptops will not be allowed to be carried around the forecourts. Their usage is also restricted to within the designated hotspot area.
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What is a ‘designated hotspot area’?
A ‘designated hotspot area’ is a marked out area on the forecourt where the usage of Wi-Fi is acceptable. You cannot use Wi-Fi on any other area of the forecourt other than the designated hotspot area.
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How long can I use Wi-Fi for?
You can use Wi-Fi for as long as you like, however if there is a restricted amount of designated hotspot areas and there are people waiting to use the system, it is common courtesy to not overstay your welcome.
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How much does it cost?
Please wait for the service to go live, before this question can be answered.
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