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As you can see, it separated Wi-fi and cellular data for quick and easy statistical analysis. This handy graph showed me how much bandwidth I had used, what my total allowance represented and even how many days were left in my carrier billing period. The app offered more options such as a usage meter, a speed test, additional settings and help. The app showed me nearby hotspots arranged in order of proximity and I found I could also search for hotspots anywhere else based on location. Exploring the interfaceĪs the prompt above suggested, I tapped the section of the screen which invited me to “Touch to see Nearby iPass Hotspots.” The iPass main screen then appeared and I observed that it resembled a standard Wi-Fi configuration screen – it showed I was connected to my home network, I could view other Wi-Fi networks (none were available at the moment) and rescan in case new ones should appear. I selected “Americas” and the app began downloading data for hotspots and connectivity in my region.

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I entered my email address, which was linked to the trial account, and then the app prompted me to enter my travel preferences in order to facilitate the experience. I tapped “Get Started” which brought me to the next screen: Once the app finished installation I fired it up. IPass set up a trial account for me to use and provided a handy “Getting Started Guide,” and I got started by visiting Google Play and installing their app. Their application detects Wi-Fi near users and will automatically connect the device to a hotspot that matches your historical connectivity needs.

More on this later in the article, but iPass also just launched a new capability that makes the connection process to Wi-Fi hotspots even more seamless. Businesses pay a fixed per user, per month fee for unlimited access to iPass’ global network of hotspots. It works across 50 million hotspots globally, including hotels, restaurants and commercial travel services such as trains and airplanes, and there’s even a portal for IT departments to view and manage mobility options for employees. It’s similar to Boingo Wireless and Anyfi Networks and is based upon an application called Open Mobile (available for Windows/Macintosh/Android/iOS), which can also provide connection statistics, details about data usage, usage alerts and the location of available hotspots. The press release led me to try out iPass, which is a mobile Wi-Fi service accessible from computers, tablets and smartphones. Employees forced to go down this route certainly won’t be as productive as they should be and they may well feel underappreciated and be more likely to leave.”

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Also, around 50% of hotels who say they offer free Wi-Fi charge a premium for a service fast enough to actually work on. “There are long periods, like In-Flight, when they cannot work, or where they are wandering around looking for a free connection. “It may be counter intuitive, but using free Wi-Fi is one of the most expensive things you can ask your employees to do, Peter White, Principal Analyst and Founder of Rethink Technology Research stated in an iPass press release from July 2015. Business travelers require steady connectivity and better security, and paying for data on a per-session basis is time-consuming and unpredictable… while free Wi-Fi can be even most costly. While many institutions and enterprises such as the MBTA offer free Wi-Fi, results can be less than stellar as I explained. They come in handy when working in a remote static location, but I sought to test an alternative for when I’m traveling around an urban area with plenty of diverse wireless connectivity options. My company hands out Verizon Mi-Fi devices, which serve as mobile hotspots for employees who need internet access while traveling, but these are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, require charging beforehand, and can be lost, stolen or broken. While the experience was pleasant enough for casual internet access, it would have been an ordeal had I needed fast and reliable service to perform work. Last summer I wrote about my experiences using free Wi-Fi service on my local commuter rail (run by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority or MBTA). Read about the author's experience reviewing the product. IPass is a Wi-Fi service which can help you get online via a number of available hotspots. Review: iPass Wi-Fi service for connectivity on the go

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