Posted: 26th Oct, 2004 By: MarkJ
Having successfully subscribed 100,000 broadband wireless hotspot (Wi-Fi) users, Broadreach is celebrating by offering free access at Cannon St, Charing Cross, Euston, Fenchurch St, Kings Cross, St Pancras, Liverpool St, London Bridge, Marylebone, Paddington, Victoria and Waterloo stations until 7th November:
User numbers, says the company, doubled in the last twelve months, and the rate is going up: registered users increase by 500% in last 4 months, according to today's announcement.
"The one millionth user session occurred today at Waterloo Station, with a 400% increase in usage in the last 6 months for station WiFi hotspots alone," the release continued.
And if you like trivial statistics, "In the last four months, the average usage per session has also has also increased by 15% from 27 mins per session to 31 mins per session."
The News Wireless item notes that rail stations have been among the most popular locations for Wi-Fi use and have played a key role in Broadreach's growth.