Boingo Wireless makes it easier to get connected to the web with the launch of its WiFi Hot Spot Finder and Connection Manager for Android. If there is one thing that becomes a problem for people when outdoors is that of finding the right spot to get a decent signal for their devices. And now, Android get a big boost as far as being supported by WiFi carriers such as Boingo.

Boingo Mobile is currently available for all Android smartphones that includes models which are running on Android 1.5. With the open platform on Android, Boingo is able to produce a very user-friendly and easy-to-use Wi-Fi experience for the Android platform.

Most Android smartphones include Wi-Fi, which the Boingo application enhances by providing a convenient, automated way to connect. The application automatically notifies users when they are in a Boingo hotspot without needing to open the application, and connects to the Boingo network with one-click. When in a hotspot, the Boingo application will appear in the notification bar, and depending on phone settings, will either vibrate or play a sound.

The Boingo app can be downloaded at their site.

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In case you are one of Verizon’s FiOS or DSL subscribers then you should know that Verizon is thinking about offering you, and everyone else, free WiFi. We have no idea where this WiFi hotspots will be located for now but we know that Verizon is going to team up with Boingo. The company has about 100,000 hotspots around the world and that number will only go up since Verizon will probably need quite a lot of new hotspots soon. We’ll be back with all the details as soon as Verizon will have everything ready.

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If you are looking for free WiFi and Wi-Fi spots then you can simply search for Optimum Online spots. The service from Cablevision has been already accessed over 1,000,000 times by Optimum Online subscribers. Unfortunately their service area is limited to NY, NJ and CT but if you’re living in any of those three states you should start looking for those hotspots that match your daily commute. Just follow the link to get a detailed map of the areas covered by Optimum Online.

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The gadget above is the new Novatel MiFi 2200 personal hotspot which should be released by Verizon Wireless soon. The device isn’t bigger than a credit card and it will offer you about four hours of EVDO connectivity on each charge. You will be able to connect your laptops and cell phones to it and surf the Internet while on the go. Is there a data cap? How much will Verizon charge per month for the service? We don’t have all the hot details so far but the MiFi router should sell for $200 when Verizon decides to release it.

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Here’s another clever idea put into practice. Chrysler has announced that they will be packing their future 2009 cars with wireless capabilities. Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep models while have an uconnect system which will turn them into moving wireless hotspots.

Wireless Internet will be an option you can choose from your dealer and if you do so, you will have WiFi support while traveling. Via cell phone carriers that is. That means more Internet for your family or business partners while on the go. Simply have the uconnect hardware and software installed and go online from your laptops or smartphones.
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