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...only one who sees mobile wi-fi as a way to drive customer satisfaction. Wi-fi services are popping up on planes, trains, buses and ferries as operators seek to meet the growing demand for anytime, anywhere Internet access--and to gain a competitive edge. Analysts expect "wi-fi in motion"--a variation on the kind of hot spot that's been sprouting up in airports, hotels, coffee shops and truck stops--to be widely available in just a few years...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Commuter Fix | 10/18/2004 | See Source »

...quite a while, airline passengers have been able to surf the Web via in-flight phones. But airlines embracing wifi aim to make Web surfing more practical. Last May Lufthansa introduced a high-speed wi-fi Internet service called FlyNet on flights between Los Angeles and Munich. Its Charlotte, N.C.--Munich and San Francisco--Munich routes will have it by the end of the year, and the airline wants its entire fleet equipped within two years. Scandinavian, Singapore and at least half a dozen other airlines have announced plans to follow suit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Commuter Fix | 10/18/2004 | See Source »

...Fi Mobile Phone Tired of carrying around a phone and a PDA? Motorola's MPx opens like a traditional clamshell for calls and can be flipped open sideways, like a pager, for Web browsing and e-mail. Built-in wi-fi means speed when you really need it. Price not yet determined...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Invisible Link | 10/18/2004 | See Source »

Plasma TV These days, everything gets plugged into the TV--starting with the VCR, the DVD player and the cable box. Samsung's 50-in. wi-fi plasma TV is cable free (except for power) and ready for wall mounting. Accessories get plugged into a wireless transmitter that you can hide anywhere...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Invisible Link | 10/18/2004 | See Source »

Pocket PC Phone Get two great wireless options in one device. HP's iPaq h6315 lets you hop on a wi-fi network from your home, office or a hot spot like Starbucks for a speedy connection. But if you're out of wi-fi range, stay online via T-Mobile's slower cellular data service...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Invisible Link | 10/18/2004 | See Source »

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