Adapting a Captive Portal to Enable SMS-Based Micropayment for Wireless Internet Access

2006 ◽  
pp. 78-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaume Barceló ◽  
Miquel Oliver ◽  
Jorge Infante
Keyword(s):  
Internet Access ◽  
Wireless Internet ◽  
Wireless Internet Access

Free Wireless Internet Park Services

2012 ◽  
pp. 429-447
Author(s):  
Shafi Al-Shafi
Keyword(s):  
Good Practice ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Wireless Internet ◽  
Internet Safety ◽  
Wireless Internet Access ◽  
Global Information Society ◽  
Ict Infrastructure ◽  
Speed Response

This chapter examines the adoption of free wireless Internet parks (iPark) by Qatari citizens as a means of accessing electronic services from public parks. The Qatar government has launched the iPark concept with a view of providing free internet access for all citizens while enjoying the outdoors. This concept is enabled by an ICT infrastructure and broadband facilities, which is considered as regional good practice. By offering free wireless Internet access, the Qatari government encourages its citizens to actively participate in the global information society with a view of bridging the digital divide. Using a survey based study this research set out to examine the Qatari citizens’ perceptions of the iPark initiative. Results of the survey showed that there is a positive level of relation between the independent variables, usefulness, ease of use, Internet safety, and Internet speed/response time and one dependent variable, intention to use the iPark in Qatar. The chapter provides a discussion on the key findings, research implications, limitations, and future directions for the iPark initiative in Qatar.

Mobile and wireless Internet access

2003 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 734-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.A.M Makki ◽  
Niki Pissinou ◽  
Philippe Daroux
Keyword(s):  
Internet Access ◽  
Wireless Internet ◽  
Wireless Internet Access
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