Review: iPass Wi-Fi Service For Connectivity On The Go.

Review: iPass Wi-Fi Service For Connectivity On The Go.
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Last summer I wrote about my experiences using free Wi-Fi service on my local commuter rail (run by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority or MBTA). While the experience was pleasant enough for casual internet access, it would have been an ordeal had I needed fast and reliable service to perform work.

iPass is a Wi-Fi service which can help you get online via a number of available hotspots. Read about the author's experience reviewing the product.

Last summer I wrote about my experiences using free Wi-Fi service on my local commuter rail (run by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority or MBTA). While the experience was pleasant enough for casual internet access, it would have been an ordeal had I needed fast and reliable service to perform work. My company hands out Verizon Mi-Fi devices, which serve as mobile hotspots for employees who need internet access while traveling, but these are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, require charging beforehand, and can be lost, stolen or broken. They come in handy when working in a remote static location, but I sought to test an alternative for when I'm traveling around an urban area with plenty of diverse wireless connectivity options.

While many institutions and enterprises such as the MBTA offer free Wi-Fi, results can be less than stellar as I explained. Business travelers require steady connectivity and better security, and paying for data on a per-session basis is time-consuming and unpredictable... while free Wi-Fi can be even most costly...

source: techgig.com

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