Ever heard about wi-free?

Philippines
May 15, 2011 9:06am CST
Yes you read it right... Wi-free. It is said to be a more affordable way to surf the net. By its name, wi-free, it is not actually a free wifi service. It is just you can connect anywhere, anytime if there is an internet signal from the USB Modem you are using. I like to try it out. But wi-free, as it say not being free would need voucher code sold by wi-free server provider to gain access of any wifi hot spot. Any wifi hot spot? Yes, they claim any wifi hot spot. It means when you have a wireless connection in one of the hot spot and you gain access the wifi connection using a software and then a voucher code. You can connect to their server for the internet surfing. I don't know though if this one truly works. Might be deserving to try. I am currently using a more expensive internet service by a telecom provider. The wi-free is about 3X cheaper for a monthly bill. If it is true to its promise, my intenet bill would be slash by the third of the price. And of course the other concern is the bandwidth and connection speed... Anyone used their service? Do you think it is worth trying to see if it really works? Please do Mylot search for web "Wi-free" if you want to check it out, for curious people out there.
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Jane
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 May 11
I haven't heard of this wi-free connection or modem. And how can this modem connect to any wifi hot spot when there is a password for a particular wi-fi/internet connection? i have router at home and it is secured with password since the connection range can reach up to 100 meters. well...i have to check on this wi-free...
RamRes
@RamRes (1723)
• Argentina
16 May 11
I know the service, but never heard the name "wi-free", which I think it's a term invented by some bored user. The connection has no relationship with wifi, but in fact connects though the 3G cellphone network, so the coverage is anywhere that has cellphone signal, but has nothing to do with wifi "hot spots" (that are private networks without a password). About the quality, it can improve a lot. The speed is not too good, but acceptable for most regular web surfing, however it will be bad when downloading big files. Most important, those USB modems don't allow the usage of P2P networks, like torrents, or external access to your computer. I think that those kind of connections may be good if you like to carry your notebook everywhere and stay connected at all times, to always have your internet with you. But for a fixed home connection, regular ADSL or cablemodem if a far better choice. Of course, your pocket has the last word.
smacksman
@smacksman (6053)
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15 May 11
In the UK British Telecom have a system where you can connect to houseowners who join the scheme. So you join BT Broadband and get it down the phone copper line and then let other passer-by connect to you by wi-fi securely. So when you go somewhere else you can log in to one of any millions of home owners out there. Works well.