Author Archives: Gabriela Warren

Fon Reached 5 Million WiFi Hotspots!

As a Fon Blog reader, you probably already knew that Fon is the world’s largest WiFi network, but did you know that we have just reached a whopping 5 million hotspots? That’s right, now Fon members have access to 5 million hotspots in over 100 countries, so wherever you go, we’ve got you covered! Our [...]

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Three Months After its Launch, Belgacom Fon Reaches Half a Million Hotspots

If you’re in Belgium, you know that the Belgacom Fon network is big. But did you know that we reached half a million hotspots in the country? And it doesn’t stop there, as there is even more growth predicted for the network this year. Belgacom and Fon customers have free access to all 500 thousand [...]

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We’ve Improved our Maps!

Whether you’ve recently activated a Fonera and want to make sure your Fon Spot is showing, or you’re looking for WiFi coverage ahead of your next trip, we’ve got your covered with our improved maps! Lots of improvements were made, but the main ones include: See only active hotspots, with hotspot status updated every hour [...]

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BT Fon Receives Best WiFi Award

Great news! BT, our partner in the UK, has been awarded Best WiFi at the uSwitch Broadband Awards for  BT Fon and BT Openzone. This is what the award organizers said about the service: “With BT Openzone and BT Fon offering millions of people quick and easy wireless access at home and out and about, our [...]

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Fon is Now on Google+!

  Can’t get enough of Fon? Then we’ve got good news for you! Adding to our blog, Twitter and Facebook presence, Fon is now also on Google+! Follow us on Google+ to keep up to date not only with the latest Fon developments, but also with technology news in general. Your opinion matters! We want [...]

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ZON@FON Launches in the Azores

Attention Azores! ZON has now launched its ZON@FON service in the Azores archipelago, allowing ZON@FON as well as Fon customers to enjoy 9,000 hotspots on the islands of S. Miguel, Terceira and Faial. ZON@FON and Fon customers can freely surf the web at any one of the network’s spots in the Azores. If you’re not [...]

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ZON@FON Gives Away iPads This Holiday Season!

Good news, Portugal! This week, ZON launched its 2012 holiday campaign for ZON@FON, Portugal’s largest free WiFi network. Customers who register for the first time at zonfon.pt between now and the 8th of January 2012 will be entered into one of ZON@FON’s weekly draws to win an iPad. Draws will take place on the 20th and [...]

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This Holiday Season, Give Fon WiFi!

Free shipping from 6 December 2011 until January 6th 2012!*  Looking for a holiday gift that is the perfect complement to every smartphone or WiFi gadget? Fon is here to help! Buy any Fonera between now and January 6th and the shipping is completely free! With the Fonera, you’ll not only be giving your loved [...]

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Fon at Mobile Asia Congress

Last week, Mobile Asia Congress, one of Asia’s top mobile events, took place. Fon had a booth at the event, which  had a great response from the conference’s visitors. They were not only interested in our huge WiFi community, but also in our Fonera devices, which help make it all possible. Needless to say, our [...]

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Fon and Belgacom Launch 100,000 Hotspots in Belgium

Following the recent announcement about our first partnership in Latin America, we’ve got even more great news! Together with Belgacom, we’re blanketing Belgium with our free WiFi network! Before the end of the year, Belgacom customers and those in the Fon community all over the world will be able to connect to 100,000 Belgacom Fon [...]

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