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October 01, 2005
Wireless Internet Access Taking Off In India
Wireless internet hotspots known as "Wi-fi hotspots", are spreading in India.
According to research firm Frost & Sullivan estimates, there were 300 public 'hotspots' in India at the end of 2004, of which 80 percent were in Bangalore. According to some analysts this is set to cross the 1500 mark by the end of this year.
The standard 2.4 GHz frequency band has been de-licensed by the Indian government and almost all the major service providers are jumping on to the bandwagon. "Basically, it gives me immense freedom when I am in transit," says Abhisheka Kumar, a Mumbai-based banking professional, checking his mails and sipping his favourite ice tea at a famous cafe chain's outlet that is Wi-Fi enabled, in New Delhi's Connaught Place. I have everything here, says Kumar, pointing to his laptop.
Wi-Fi is helping the service industries like hospitality, airlines & airports to give additional value added services to its customers. Special care is being taken to give a laptop-friendly environment for the wireless customers including comfortable seats, tables to accommodate the laptops and other services at 'hotspots' across the country.
Posted by admin at October 1, 2005 12:17 PM