Always On Wireless Announces WiFlyer Compatibility for NetZero/Juno Subscribers & Pocket PC PDAs.HOUSTON -- Wireless Access Point For Dial-up Now Supports NetZero Platinum & HiSpeed Users; HP iPaq(R)& Dell Axim The Axim Family of personal digital assistants was Dell's line of Windows Mobile-powered Pocket PC Devices. The first model, the Axim X5, was introduced in 2002, while the final model, the Axim X51, was discontinued on April 9, 2007. (R) Pocket PC PDAs Always On Wireless, Inc., manufacturer of the portable WiFlyer(TM) wireless access point for dial-up, announced today that it has released a compatible version of its WiFlyer for NetZero(R), Juno(R) and BlueLight Internet services of United Online, Inc. a leading provider of consumer Internet subscription services. NetZero, Juno and BlueLight subscribers can now add wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet. throughout their home using a compatible WiFlyer at a purchase price of $149.95 with no additional service fees. Existing WiFlyer users can upgrade to this capability through a free firmware upgrade from the Always On Wireless website. "NetZero and Juno are clear leaders in value-priced Internet services and market research indicates nearly 40 percent of dial-up subscribers currently use more than one computer at home," said Rudy Prince, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and chairman of Always On Wireless, Inc. "Now NetZero subscribers can simultaneously share the same dial-up line using wireless Wi-Fi/802.11 networking while those with laptops can enjoy wireless freedom throughout their home - allowing users to email or surf the web from the kitchen, in the family room or even out on the patio. With this capability, the WiFlyer is now compatible with nearly all ISPs in the U.S. including the four largest - AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. (R), MSN (1) (MicroSoft Network) A family of Internet-based services from Microsoft, which includes a search engine, e-mail (Hotmail), instant messaging (Windows Live Messaging) and a general-purpose portal with news, information and shopping (MSN Directory). (R), EarthLink(R) and now NetZero." In addition to this dial-up compatibility, the user interface of the WiFlyer has now been optimized for use with Wi-Fi equipped Pocket PC PDAs including the HP iPaq and Dell Axim. "We've entirely redesigned the web interface of the WiFlyer to allow easy configuration directly from the smaller browser display of a Pocket PC PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ," said Jason Love, WiFlyer product manager. "Now, users that prefer traveling with a PDA instead of a laptop can access the web wirelessly using a WiFlyer over either a dialup or broadband connection. In just seconds, they can easily select their ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. and local access numbers to allow instant emailing and browsing through their wireless Pocket PC PDA." The WiFlyer, which connects to either an ordinary phone line or Ethernet cable to deliver dial-up or broadband wireless Internet access, began shipping in October 2004 and has been featured and reviewed in numerous publications, including PC Magazine, BusinessWeek's annual Tech Buying Guide, PC World's Digital Holiday Shopping List, the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times, LAPTOP and others. The product targets homes, including vacation homes, with dial-up access to provide a convenient and affordable wireless access solution. About Always on Wireless AOW AOW Algemene Ouderdomswet AOW Art of War AOW Act of War Direct Action (game; usually shortened to Act of War) AOW Advanced Open Water (PADI) AOW Age of Wonders (computer game) is focused on wireless Internet communications and has developed the industry's first portable Wi-Fi access point optimized for both dial-up and broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a . The company's executive team has many years of combined experience in telecommunications and networking products; notable successes including eFax.com. For more information visit http://www.alwaysonwireless.com. (C) Copyright 2005 Always On Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. WiFlyer(TM) is a trademark of Always On Wireless, Inc. NetZero and Juno are trademarks of United Online. iPaq(R) is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard. Axim(R) is a registered trademark of Dell Corporation. All other product names may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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