iPass, provider of enterprise management software and services for mobile, has the added the iPhone and iPod Touch to its iPassConnect Wifi service–only available in the United States. Individuals now have access to over 100, 000 new Wifi hotspots in 78 countries with either Apple device. All of the access points can be accessed using a single account which is handy.
Users first download the iPassConnect mobility manager from the iTune’s app store, head over to iPassConnect and register for global Wifi access priced between $6.95–with a one-year contract–and $9.95–month-to-month . Don’t complain about the pricing either–global Wifi on Windows Mobile phones costs $14.95 and the same on Windows laptops costs $44.95.
Still wondering if it’s worth the purchase price? Here’s the reasons iPass would give you and they look reasonable to me:
- Cost-savings from not having to purchase day passes or subscriptions from multiple hotspot vendors and from avoiding international 3G roaming fees that can run as high as $10 per megabyte.
- True broadband speeds – Wi-Fi hotspots provide up to 11 Mbps, more than five times faster than the best performance 3G offers. Also, true 3G coverage is mostly limited to urban centers; elsewhere users experience modem-like speeds.
- Access to the iTunes store and the ability to download large files, applications which are blocked over the 3G network.
- The simplicity of one-click access across hundreds of Wi-Fi providers and a single flat rate price.
Most of the Wifi hotspots on iPassMobility are in fairly popular locations including Starbucks, McDonalds, major hotels and airports. Now you can download all your new LBS apps on the go!
