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Today Verizon Wireless introduced Verizon Wi-Fi, a way for Mobile Broadband customers to access thousands of hotspots at no additional charge and move easily from 3G coverage to their network of hotspot locations. The service is available in locations across the United States including airports, bookstores, coffee shops, hotels and other public locations. Along with the US launch, Verizon Wi-Fi is also available in Canada and Mexico to help reduce data roaming charges. You can search for your local hotspots either by address or type of location such as a hotel or cafe on their new site at www.verizonwireless.com/wi-fi.
Now how the service works is that when you are within range of a Verizon Wi-Fi hotspot you can use VZAccess Manager to connect your laptop or netbook computer. Then when you are ready to move but want to stay connected simply switch back to Verizon’s 3G network. To use the service you must have a monthly Mobile Broadband or GlobalAccess plan and have a Verizon Wi-Fi supported device: Mobile Broadband USB modem, PC Card, ExpressCard®, Verizon Wireless MiFi™ 2200 Intelligent Mobile Hotspot, or a notebook or netbook with Mobile Broadband Built-In running Windows® 7, 2000, XP or Vista. A full list of Verizon Wi-Fi supported devices can be found at www.vzam.net.
