Interviews with Digital Media Thought Leaders

Will iPod Touch Stimulate Demand for Ubiquitous WiFi? (Part 2 of 2)

Podcast Video | Posted by Phil Leigh on September 13, 2007

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Could the new WiFi enabled iPod Touch induce a trend toward abundant WiFi connectivity? If you would like to learn about the market opportunity for municipal wireless networks from a company that builds and operates them, this interview is for you. (Part 2 of 2).

Our guest today is Lou Pelosi who is the Vice President of Marketing at MetroFi.   Read more…

Generating Ad Revenue For Your WiFi Hot Spot

Podcast Audio | Posted by Phil Leigh on August 21, 2007

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If you operate a WiFi network and would like to learn how you can generate advertising revenue, this interview is for you.
 
Our guest today is Kevin McKenzie who is the CEO of JiWire. His company gives users of your WiFi network the option of either (1) paying or (2) watching commercials, in order to gain access and remain connected on your network. Read more…

Getting a cell phone that works indoors.

Podcast Audio | Posted by Phil Leigh on May 9, 2007

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If you would like to learn about a cell phone that promises to work reliably indoors, as well as outside, this interview is for you.T-Mobile is going to start marketing cell phones that will use WiFi networks to make phone calls when you are located in a WiFi area. The best example might be the WiFi in your own home if you have such a network. But, you will also be able to use other WiFi hot spots, perhaps including Starbucks. Read more…