From OpenSignal, this new app shows a wifi map so you always know where the nearest place with Internet is. WifiMapper is a free mobile app that is compatible with iOS and now Android devices too. The app shows more than 3 million wifi hotspots around the world.
The wifi map allows you to keep an eye on all the networks you have connected to through the app. WifiMapper also has a crowdsourced list of Internet passwords and up to date reliability ratings. The Android version of the app, unlike the iOS, enables users to connect to networks directly, so you will not have to search for networks in your phone's settings. Other stats, such as how much data you've used connected to a particular network, are also visible.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Crowdsourced Wifi Hotspot Maps
- Develop a mobile app that relies on crowdsourced data to display wifi hotspot locations to users.
- Real-time Wifi Network Reliability Ratings
- Create a mobile or web app that allows users to rate the reliability of wifi networks in real-time to help others avoid poor connections.
- Direct Network Connections From Mobile Devices
- Develop a mobile app that allows users to connect to wifi networks directly within the app, rather than using the phone's settings.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Telecommunication Industry
- Telecommunication companies can create or partner with companies that offer wifi mapping and crowdsourced hotspot data services to enhance their customers' internet connectivity experience.
- Travel and Tourism Industry
- Hotels and other tourism-oriented businesses can develop mobile apps that integrate with wifi mapping services like WifiMapper to allow tourists to quickly and easily find and connect to reliable wifi hotspots in unfamiliar cities and locations.
- Public Transportation Industry
- Public transportation providers can offer wifi mapping mobile apps as a convenience service to their passengers, making it easier for them to stay connected on their journeys.
