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Fon hits 15 mln Wi-Fi hotspots, appoints new CEO
2015-06-12 08:51:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Global crowdsource Wi-Fi network Fon has announced that it has surpassed the figure of 15 million hotspots after signing partnerships with Vodafone Spain and Vodafone Italia to launch a community-based Wi-Fi service. The deal helped the company add three million hotspots in less than one year and now covers the vast majority of the European population with Wi-Fi. The Americas, Oceania, and Asia are also growing continuously, said Fon, led by its partnership with SoftBank in Japan and the imminent roll out of the joint Telstra-Fon Wi-Fi network in Australia. In a statement, the company also announced that its founder Martin Varsavsky is stepping down as CEO, to be replaced by current COO Alex Puregger.
OTE, Fon Roll Out 'Crowdsourced' WiFi
2014-12-08 21:03:16| Wireless - Topix.net
OTE, the leading telco in Greece, in collaboration with Fon, the global WiFi network, now offers users the opportunity to 'liberate' their WiFi. All OTE Double Play subscribers are now able to become Fon members for free.
Telstra partners with Fon to develop Wi-Fi network
2014-05-20 09:35:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Australian operator Telstra is the latest to partner with Fon to expand its customers' access to Wi-Fi. From early 2015, Telstra home broadband customers with a compatible modem will be able to join the Fon Wi-Fi community. In exchange for securely sharing a portion of their bandwidth with other Telstra Wi-Fi customers, they will be able to use their home broadband allowance via the Telstra Wi-Fi hotspot network, as well as gain access to more than 12 million Fon hotspots around the world. Telstra said the Wi-Fi network will add to its 4G coverage, giving customers more options to connect. It targets 2 million hotspots within five years of the partnership.
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Fon introduces Gramofon music streaming router
2014-04-15 10:24:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Wi-Fi provider Fon has unveiled a new router that also streams music, called the Gramofon. The player streams music over Wi-Fi, allowing the use of a smartphone as a remote control. The device also works as a hotspot, providing a local Wi-Fi network. Fon has partnered with Spotify to make the streaming music service accessible over the new device. The Gramofon will be available initially over the crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Those who buy it will also join the Fon network, gaining access to the company's over 12 million hotspots in the world. The Kickstarter campaign will offer Gramofon on a limited run and at a discounted price. Early Bird options offer the first edition product in white at USD 30 and USD 40 in black. The remaining will be offered at USD 50 and USD 60 respectively. Other perks to those who buy the Gramofon include invitations to Gramofon listening parties around the world, with Fon founder and CEO Martin Varsavsky and other key people in attendance.
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Fon working with Qualcomm to expand Wi-Fi hotspots
2014-01-21 14:25:31| InfoWorld: Top News
With new Qualcomm-based products, more funds and a U.S. expansion, free Wi-Fi aggregator Fon expects to reach 35 million hotspots by 2016. Since its inception in 2006, Fon has been working to build a crowd-sourced network of hotspots, where users share their broadband connection via Wi-Fi and in return get free access to other hotspots around the world. The company also has programs for small businesses and enterprises that are invitation-only, for now. The recipe has been successful: Fon's network now stands at over 12 million hotspots.