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Finnish mobile operator DNA will offer its customers Joikusoft’s mobile Wi-Fi HotSpot software solution called JoikuSpot, which we’ve already covered in the past. The software turns mobile phones in the DNA network into wireless broadband internet gateways, allowing other WiFi enabled devices to connect to DNA’s 3G internet service.
JoikuSpot requires WiFi-enabled Symbian S60 powered device, such as the Nokia N95, N95 8GB, N82, N96, and others. That shouldn’t be a problem considering Finland is the place where most people own a Nokia handset.
Coupled with DNA’s high speed flat rate mobile data plan, DNA Matkanetti, DNA subscribers can enjoy connection speeds of up to 2 Mbps. The bandwidth can be shared to allow multiple connections in parallel, so that users can create a hotspot for friends, for instance.
DNA customers can equip their phones easily with JoikuSpot software from both DNA’s website and mobile channels.
Kudos to DNA! We’re hoping other mobile operators around the world will offer the same service/app, allowing customers to have WiFi access wherever they happen to be.
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Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
