CBS Launches A Massive Wi-Fi Hotspot In Midtown Manhattan

Midtown Manhattan is getting a massive Wi-Fi hotspot from the CBS that will deliver news, sports, and entertainment free of charge to users of cell phones, laptops, and other devices.

The “CBS Mobile Zone” will cover a 20-block area from Times Square to Central Park and from 6th Avenue to 8th Avenue. Users will also be able to surf the Internet on the system.

“It already is up and running along Broadway,” said Shannon Jacobs, a CBS spokesperson. “We expect it to be fully running within a month.” CBS is giving out routers to local businesses, including restaurants and coffee shops, to help in the rapid deployment of the network.

Go read the full article it really sounds cool!! Maybe they will expand this to other areas!!

Starbucks Tests Free Wi-Fi In California

I told you October 11 about my prediction that Starbucks would offer free Wi-Fi within a year. Well, the prediction is happening… sort of. Starbucks is TESTING FREE WI-FI at some 1,000 Southern California stores (until October 31). I think this is a trial run for much wider free Wi-Fi.(props to djchuang.com and the ubiquitous Chris Pirillo)

Figured it will come this way!!! I am sure of it!!