Mobiles track down wi-fi hotspots

UK Mobile users can now find out where a nearby wi-fi hotspot is, simply by sending a text message to a short code, reports the BBC.

"Total Hotspots has joined up with phone services firm Mobile Commerce to let people consult a directory of hotspots while on the move.

Anyone using the service can find their nearest hotspot by texting the word "hotspot" to the 84140 SMS short code number.

In return they will get data about the name, address and telephone number of the nearest wi-fi locations.

The system works by noting the location of the mobile phone base station that the text message is being sent from. Multimap is providing the geographic information.

emily | 1:28 PM | New SMS Services |
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