D-Link NZ launches professional Wireless AC Wave 2 Access Point for businesses
Posted on 17-Aug-2017 19:25 News, Wi-Fi
D-Link NZ has launched the DAP-2610 concurrent dual band Access Point (AP) providing companies with a high-performance WLAN solution that includes a broad range of functions and the latest generation 802.11ac Wave 2 Speeds. (Comments)

Free gig-enabled WiFi network extends across Dunedin
Posted on 17-Aug-2017 17:04 News, Wi-Fi
A free gig-enabled wi-fi hotspot at Dunedin's Exchange is the latest in New Zealand's fastest free city wi-fi network. (Comments)

Linksys launches modular mesh WiFi system Velop
Posted on 4-Jan-2017 10:42 News, Wi-Fi
Linksys is introducing Velop, part of its Whole Home Wi-Fi product line. Velop is a Tri-Band modular Wi-Fi system that can be installed in various mesh configurations providing fast and reliable Wi-Fi to the edge of a home network. (Comments)

Air New Zealand signs contract with Inmarsat for in-flight WiFi
Posted on 8-Dec-2016 11:43 News, Wi-Fi
Inmarsat has signed a contract with Air New Zealand to provide Global Xpress (GX) connectivity across the airline's long-haul and short-haul fleets. (Comments)

D-Link to partner with Microsoft to bring Super Wi-Fi to developing regions
Posted on 21-Nov-2016 09:56 News, Wi-Fi
The Super Wi-Fi campaign aims to exploit unused bandwidth in the lower-frequency white spaces between television channel frequencies, where signal travels further than at higher frequencies. (Comments)

SkyBus relies on Spark Digital technology for WiFi
Posted on 19-Jul-2016 19:22 News, Wi-Fi
Spark Digital is providing SkyBus with Wi-Fi in Auckland and so far over 200,000 people have connected on their travels to and from the city, on average using 16 MB of data. (Comments)

Ruckus Wireless to update AccoHotels wireless infrastructure around the world
Posted on 21-Jun-2016 18:58 News, Wi-Fi
Ruckus will update AccorHotels' Wi-Fi technology and infrastructure to help ensure high performance for both customers and hotels, enable future developments, and intensify the strength of AccorHotels' digital services. (Comments)

Spark Digital to drive InterCity Wi-Fi rollout
Posted on 1-Dec-2014 11:20 News, Wi-Fi
Bus service InterCity has selected Spark Digital as its partner to launch Wi-Fi across the entire fleet. (Comments)

Canterbury DHB offers free WiFi to Christchurch Hospital
Posted on 14-Oct-2014 13:36 News, Wi-Fi
Patients and visitors at Christchurch Hospital can now stay connected wirelessly free of charge. (Comments)

Global eduroam Wi-Fi service extended across Wellington CBD
Posted on 12-Aug-2014 12:51 News, Wi-Fi
Wellington's CBD is now a global campus for students and academics from around the world with REANNZ extending "eduroam" wireless Internet access services across CityLink’s central city Wi-Fi network. (Comments)

2degrees to launch mobile WiFi trial in Wellington
Posted on 5-Jun-2014 09:57 News, Wi-Fi
2degrees is about to begin a WiFi trial in central Wellington, which will give a select group of 2degrees customers unlimited WiFi data for free. (Comments)

Telstra to create one of the world's largest Wi-Fi networks with Fon
Posted on 20-May-2014 22:37 News, Wi-Fi
Telstra home broadband customers will be offered new gateways that allow them to securely share a portion of their bandwidth with other Telstra Wi-Fi customers. In exchange they can access their own home broadband allowance at Telstra hotspots across Australia. (Comments)

Telecom New Zealand launches national WiFi network
Posted on 26-Sep-2013 20:24 News, Wi-Fi
800,000 Telecom customers eligible for free 1GB per day; other users get access for $9.95 a month. (Comments)

WiFi Use Hits Record Highs in Wellington
Posted on 12-Apr-2013 18:24 News, Wi-Fi
Wellington’s long spell of golden weather appears to have helped prompt record use of the free wi-fi network in the central city last month. (Comments)

Dell introduces WiGig Wireless Docking Station
Posted on 26-Feb-2013 10:04 News, Wi-Fi
Designed for use in offices, meeting rooms and classrooms, the Dell Wireless Dock offers quick and easy connectivity to displays, projectors, networks, speakers and other peripherals. (Comments)

Cisco announces first Linksys smart Wi-Fi router with 802.11ac
Posted on 28-Jun-2012 11:38 News, Wi-Fi
New router delivers approximately three times faster wireless speeds and the compatible universal media connector brings that power to smart TVs and game consoles. (Comments)

Free WiFi coming to Intel Ultrabooks thanks to Devicescape
Posted on 31-May-2012 08:30 News, Wi-Fi
Intel Smart Connect Technology allows applications such as email and social networks to seamlessly access millions of hotspots all over the world to update content while the mobile device is in "sleep" mode. (Comments)

Kingston Digital adds storage capabilities to iPad, iPhone and iPod touch with new WiFi-based storage
Posted on 1-Aug-2011 14:35 News, Wi-Fi
Built to address the ever-increasing storage needs of Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users, Wi-Drive, a wireless, portable storage solution, allows users to expand the number of documents, images, music and video files they can access from Apple devices. (Comments)

McDonald's New Zealand to offer free WiFi at restaurants.
Posted on 16-Dec-2010 13:38 News, Wi-Fi
McDonald’s is now the largest free internet provider in New Zealand, with the company today announcing it is offering free WiFi in nearly all its restaurants nationwide. (Comments)

WIC NZ launches free wireless access in Dunedin
Posted on 12-Nov-2010 03:00 News, Wi-Fi
Free Wireless Access WIC NZ Ltd introduces its free wireless service in Dunedin under the Wicked Networks brand. (Comments)

WIC NZ Ltd announces Innovate 100 programme
Posted on 12-Nov-2010 03:00 News, Wi-Fi
The WIC NZ Innovate 100 programme is aimed at assisting the growing population of Internet startup companies and creative industries in Dunedin in the process of developing innovative and compelling online content to be delivered to consumers in New Zealand and the rest of the world. (Comments)

NakedBus introduces WiFi service
Posted on 29-Sep-2010 11:03 News, Wi-Fi
Cheap nationwide bus company nakedbus.com is the first in New Zealand to offer Wi-Fi to its customers. (Comments)

Free Wi-fi for Wellington waterfront
Posted on 14-Sep-2010 16:27 News, Wi-Fi
Visitors to the waterfront in New Zealand's capital are set to enjoy fast and free wireless internet access in time for Christmas, thanks to a joint effort by Trade Me and Wellington City Council. (Comments)

Starbucks turns on free Wi-Fi for North American customers 1st July
Posted on 30-Jun-2010 17:51 News, Wi-Fi
The free Wi-Fi benefit was limited to two hours a day and only available to members of the My Starbucks Rewards program. The new, unlimited Wi-Fi offering features a one-click entry point, so a username or password will not be required. (Comments)

Vex and Tomizone cooperate to offer largest Wi-Fi Network in the southern hemisphere
Posted on 29-Jun-2010 10:47 News, Wi-Fi
Tomizone and Vex customers will be able to roam on each other’s networks using their home account for high speed Wi-Fi Hotspot access within the next three months. (Comments)