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Life & fun · February 28, 2016

getWiFi

A global map of 500,000+ open, public WiFi hotspots

getWiFi launched on February 28, 2016 with 321 votes, #48 of 4,386 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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getWiFi is a web app that provides a global map of over 500,000 open, public WiFi hotspots. It helps users locate available internet connections worldwide, making it useful for global nomads and travelers seeking WiFi access. The platform focuses on mapping public hotspot availability to support wireless connectivity needs across different locations.

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From the sources

Wi-Fi calling via iPhone will allow you to make and receive calls without a celphone signal. EnableWiFi calling on your iPhone today.

We are all well aware of how to use Wi-Fi. Moreover, we all are aware of how to make a call. But how well do you know about Wi-Fi calling on iPhone? The first thing that may come to your mind is Facetime or calls made through third-party messaging apps . And for a little while, that statement remained true since more and more people are starting to use mobile data to connect on the Internet. But times have changed now and so has the technology responsible for allowing us to make such calls. In this article, we will explore this new method in communication, how it works, how to enable it on your device, and along the way, answer some of the frequently asked questions regarding Wi-Fi calling.…from cellularnews.com

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