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Hotspot

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Definition

 


 

Our Definition

 

 Hotspots are geographic locations that make wifi publicly available through wireless access points.  Typically they are found in public populated areas such as town centers, airports, cafes, libraries and hotels.  Some are offered for free, while others require a fee to access the wireless network.

 

Sources and Online Definitions

 

Web-o-pedia

"A specific geographic location in which an access point provides public wireless broadband network services to mobile visitors through a WLAN. Hotspots are often located in heavily populated places such as airports, train stations, libraries, marinas, conventions centers and hotels."

 

 

Smart Computing

 

"Hotspots are locations that provide wireless Internet service via a wireless access point. Hotspots are usually in populated public areas, such as a town square or downtown area, as well as at hotels and airports. In some instances, users may have to pay for access whereas other hotspots provide free access."

 

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