Jan 02, 08
Meraki
An internet start-up that aims to change all that by providing cheap - or free - wireless networks through a $US49 wireless device. Plug it in to your internet connection and it will instantly provide shared access to other users up to 50 meters away. (Link:
Meraki)
Nov 26, 07
Whisher
Share your WiFi with others in a safe and secure way, and in return, get free WiFi everywhere. Whisher is compatible with any WiFi access point or router and its free software application works irrespective of the hardware in place (obviously you must have a WiFi access point or router, any kind will do) for this to work. [Beta] (Link:
Whisher)
Apr 11, 07
AnchorFree WiFi
Giving away 10,000 hotspot routers to any qualified location in the United Sates. Draw in additional business just by offering people a place to get online. (Link:
AnchorFree WiFi)
Aug 30, 06
Chumby
A compact device that uses the "wireless internet connection you already have to fetch cool stuff from the web: music, the latest news, box scores, animations, celebrity gossip...whatever you choose. And a chumby can exchange photos and messages with your friends." Coming soon. (Link:
Chumby)
Jul 24, 06
SF Wireless
A community-driven directory of cafes in San Francisco with wireless internet access. Written in Ruby on Rails, and leveraging geocoding and Google
Maps to show the cafes. (Link:
SF Wireless)
Jan 29, 06
PlaceSite
A social concept combining wi-fi access, location awareness and online community. PlaceSite provides "island Internets" at Wi-Fi cafes (or events, offices, communities, campuses). (Link:
PlaceSite) Also see:
eHub at E27
Jan 15, 06
FON
Share your WiFi broadband access and enjoy WiFi all over the world. (Link:
FON)