# Whisher Cool, Free WiFi Sharing Community By Trendopoly | Published 2007-02-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whisher-cool-free-wifi-sharing-community References: [whisher](http://www.whisher.com/en/index.php) & [whisher](http://www.whisher.com/en/faq.php) The Whisher community provides free Wi-Fi access worldwide through the Whisher software application. Based on the premise that Wi-Fi should be free and shared, this software is simple to download and some of the easiest-to-use software available for [Wi-Fi sharing purposes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroplan-members1). To further enable its commitment to sharing, the Whisher software is functional on all three operating systems - [Mac](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedy-share), Windows and Linux. **Implications** - Whisher works best when more people are willing to share their Wi-Fi. When registering with the program users are guaranteed that their network will be protected and that they will have full control over who is able to use it. Having [free Internet access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/internet-social-caf) would definitely save people a lot of cash! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Free Wi-fi Sharing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation is present in creating new business models that enable free Wi-Fi sharing. - **Cross-platform Functionality:** Creating cross-platform functionality for software applications can open up new markets and user bases. - **Network Security:** Incorporating advanced security features into Wi-Fi sharing applications has the potential to increase user adoption rates. ### Who This Affects Most - **Telecommunications:** Telecommunication companies can leverage free Wi-Fi sharing to attract new customers and retain existing ones. - **Software Development:** Software development companies can create cross-platform apps to tap into a broader user base. - **Cybersecurity:** The growing demand for safe and secure Wi-Fi sharing provides opportunities for cybersecurity companies to develop new solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Wishlist Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishspace.md) - [LAN File-Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airclap.md) - [Peer-to-Peer Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp.md) - [Digital Gift Registries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-registries.md) - [Wi-Fi Channel Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wifi-coconut.md) - [Cafe Workspace Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafewofi.md) - [Digitized Gift Lists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wishr.md) - [Community Travel Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelshare.md) - [Instant File Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedy-share.md)