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Apparently the french are finally talking about liberalizing access to the 2,4 GHz band used everywhere else in the world for such things as bluetooth, WiFi and microwave-ovens. The frequency band is currently licensed to the Ministry of Defense, making it illegal to operate WiFi hotspots in public space. More on this<\/a> at Guy Kewney’s Mobile Campaign.<\/p>\n

WiFi pushers<\/strong> – Swedish operator Telia is trying to boost WiFi usage and advertise their HomeRun<\/a> WiFi-service, by lending free handhelds with WiFi cards to business people at Stockholms second airport (Bromma). Apparently you can borrow a handheld device, that gives you free access to Telia’s airport hotspot, for up to 24 hours. The article<\/a> in AllNetDevices, unfortunately has no mention of the capabilities of these devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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