Always On Wireless Enhances WiFlyer; Bundles Free Wayport Connection Coupon with Every Unit.HOUSTON -- WiFlyer Enhanced to Support More Dialup Networks, Automated Dialing, 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). Browsers Always On Wireless Inc., manufacturer of the portable WiFlyer(TM) wireless base station, announced today that it has released its 2.0 firmware containing a number of enhancements and that the Company is now bundling a coupon with every WiFlyer purchased, good for one free connection at any Wayport-enabled location. Wayport is one of the world's largest providers of high-speed Internet See broadband. access for business and vacation travelers and is currently offering the WiFlyer through Wayport's Laptop Lane airport locations across the country. With the new 2.0 firmware enhancement, the WiFlyer can more easily switch from a phone line to an Ethernet cable such as a Wayport wired connection, for either dialup or 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 . In addition to integrated dialup and broadband support, the new firmware includes compatibility with additional 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. networks, automated dialing and an improved PDA user interface. Compatibility is assured with Netscape.com, iPass and AT&T Worldnet dialup services, in addition to the existing support for 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. , 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). and EarthLink among many others. For users who would like to dial automatically, a new URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. is provided to affect immediate dialing directly from a browser favorites list. For PDA users, a new initiation screen is available to enter access numbers and user data on smaller PDA browsers. The Wayport coupon, which will be included in every WiFlyer purchased through March 31, 2005, is good for a single wired or wireless connection at any of the thousands of U.S. Wayport-enabled hotels, airports or McDonald's locations (see www.wayport.net for a list of locations). The WiFlyer can provide an instant wireless Wi-Fi hotspot in any Wayport location that supports only wired Ethernet connections. Wayport offers the WiFlyer at all of its Laptop Lane airport locations which serve as unique in-airport business centers with private offices for rent featuring high-speed Internet access, desktop computers, copying, printing, faxing and unlimited domestic long-distance. "This is our first major update since WiFlyer shipments began in October," 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. of Always On Wireless. "We believe this will further ensure the WiFlyer's role as the industry standard for wireless dialup - both at home and on the road. While the broadband-only router market concentrates on the battle for competing wireless standards, we remain focused on delivering simplicity, compatibility, portability, flexibility of connections and a long-range wireless footprint." Since WiFlyer shipments began in October, the product has been featured in numerous publications including 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, BusinessWeek's annual Tech Buying Guide (November 2004), PC World's Digital World Holiday Shopping List, PC Magazine, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine and others. The product targets road warriors, homes, offices and hotels within the U.S. and internationally, 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 WiFi base station optimized for both dialup and broadband Internet access. The company's executive team has many years of combined experience in telecommunications and networking products; notable successes include eFax.com. For more information visit http://www.alwaysonwireless.com. About Wayport Inc.: Wayport is one of the world's largest providers of high-speed Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) wireless and wired Internet access for mobile broadband customers in more than 5000 locations, including nearly 800 major hotels; Wi-Fi wireless Internet access in 6 major airports: Dallas-Fort Worth, Seattle-Tacoma, San Jose, Austin-Bergstrom, Oakland, Buffalo Niagara; 16 Laptop Lane airport business centers; McDonald's and Hertz; and thousands of additional hotspots including airports, coffee shops and major retail locations available nationwide under Wayport's agreement with SBC (1) (SBC Communications Inc., San Antonio, TX, www.sbc.com) A large, national telecommunications company that grew from a multitude of local and regional companies, including Southwestern Bell, Pacific Bell and Nevada Bell, into a single, unified brand by 2002. Communications Inc. To learn more, please visit www.wayport.net or to see locations nationwide, visit www.wayport.net/locations. |
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