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London Is Still World's Wi-Fi Access Point Capital

Posted by timothy on from the home-of-the-apostrophe dept.

ISP Review UK writes "The latest annual Wireless Security Survey from RSA has revealed that London is still the world's wireless network (Wi-Fi) capital, with a total of 12,276 access points detected, exceeding the number found in New York City by more than 3,000. However, the French capital of Paris broke all the records with a 543% year-over-year increase in the number of wireless access points, which compares with London's 72% (down from 160% last year) and New York City's 45% (down from 49%). The survey also examined how many of the wireless access points detected were secured with some form of encryption (hotspots excluded). In New York City, 97% of corporate access points had encryption in place (76% last year). In Paris, 94% of corporate access points were encrypted — although in London, 20% of all business access points continue to be completely unprotected."

6 of 88 comments (clear)

  1. well... by wjh31 · · Score: 3, Funny

    that will just make this a whole lot easier if i ever have to move to london

  2. Re:Hard to believe by Anpheus · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wow it sounds like someone is pushing an unsolicited agenda in their posts.

  3. Re:Hard to believe by Idiomatick · · Score: 3, Funny

    "posted with Lynx, a Commodore 64 web browser (using 2 kbit/s modem)"

    I think that very well could be retro enough to requalify as nerdy. Most nerds go top end new gear but you should get your own categorization. 'Get off my lawn! You are blocking the mules from generating enough power for true AI on the difference engine 3.0.' Ok, maybe a little long for a title but you've obviously worked at it. Where did you even GET a 2kbit modem? Did you have to build it yourself? The rest of your post while just an opinion is kinda flamebaitish just because its blatantly ignorant, i'd rate it Offtopic... then i'd rate my post offtopic too.

  4. Re:they sure aren't usable... by Muad'Dave · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...I had to take a taxi to St. Pancras...

    Who the hell is St. Pancreas, and why did you need to visit him? Is he the patron saint of Endocrine/Digestive Duality? I suppose he could absolve you of alcoholic overindulgence, but St. Liver might be your better bet.

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  5. Percentages too many, making hurt brain by PrescriptionWarning · · Score: 2, Funny

    so let me get this straight: there's 3,000 less than 12,276 which is only 72% down from 160% net over gain loss from 49-45% with 97% up from 76% not publicly available.

  6. This study brought to you by Linksys by sootman · · Score: 3, Funny

    America's #1 Free Wireless ISP. Nationwide, and now #1 in London too!

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