Wednesday, 23 December 2009

[fwd]ford wifi

Ford Adds BYO Mobile Broadband to Car Entertainment System
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By Glenn Fleishman
Special to Wi-Fi Networking News
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[1] Ford offers a remarkable option to add Internet access to an auto: Unlike automakers who have signed up to build in the Autonet Mobile system, a Wi-Fi gateway with a built-in cell modem, Ford is opting for a bit of openness. Car owners with the next generation of [2] Ford Sync (by Microsoft) coming next year can plug in their own USB broadband modems into a slot near the gear shift to enable Internet access over Wi-Fi to passengers. USB modems are offered by all carriers, including Virgin Mobile's currently unique pay-as-you-go plan.

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