FON router incl. Skype Wireless Phone July 31, 2006
Martin Varsavsky and the NY Times today announced a new upcoming FON router that includes a wireless Skype phone. The Skype phone not only works with one's own FON router but can also be used across the FON network. Take it with you and call for free wherever you find a FON hotspot. The phone charger is build into the router which makes charging while traveling a bit tricky but doesn't this create some creativity for 3rd party suppliers?
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FON Portal: new features July 21, 2006
The next version of firmware for the social FON router will introduce a couple of nice features that let you personalize your access point. Foneros who are in reach of your FON router are currently shown a portal webpage enabling you to welcome your visitors with a personal message and add a link to your (or any other website) which can be accessed free of charge (or without logging in). New features comprise a link to YouTube or Google Video, an area for Google Maps (e.g. show a map of your neigborhood) and Flickr photos.
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