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WhotSpot Announces New Internet Content Filtering Service - PROTECTSPOT

WHOTSPOT, a leading WiFi Hotspot management service, announces its new ProtectSpot Managed Service - a complete Internet filtering, content filtering and monitoring solution.

WHOTSPOT, a leading WiFi Hotspot management service, announces its new ProtectSpot Managed Service - a complete Internet filtering, content filtering and monitoring solution. ProtectSpot can be used standalone with any broadband internet connection, or with a WhotSpot WiFi gateway - in your home, office, business, library, school or any location where content filtering is desired. Completely plug and play, it's preconfigured and managed by WhotSpot - just plug it in and say goodbye to unwanted content!

Traditional solutions usually involve complex and expensive hardware that is difficult to setup. Many require the installation of software clients on each computer accessing the net. ProtectSpot is preconfigured for each customer before shipping and then simply plugs right into your existing broadband connection. 82 Standard categories of filter can be applied, along with customized setting at each location. No software to install. Unlimited client support. Amazing low-cost monthly service.

WhotSpot prices this service with a one-time initial setup fee of $199, including the hardware and filter configuration, and a monthly monitoring fee of $25, which includes continual filter database updates and blocking /unblocking of individual sites as requested by the customer.

For Schools, Education: Protecting students from accessing inappropriate content is the ultimate concern of any educator. For Business: Protecting your employees from accessing inappropriate content is the concern of any business. In addition, lost employee productivity can be minimized with our simple content filtering service. For Public Access Locations, Hotspots & Internet Cafes: Protecting children, students and others from viewing or accessing inappropriate content is the ultimate concern of any public venue owner.

Key Features: HASSLE-FREE MANAGEMENT AND 24/7 MONITORING; A reliable, and up-to-date Content Filtering database protects your users from inappropriate content and unsavory sites; Fast - Will not slow down Internet speed! Accurate - Automated updates, with no bothersome list downloads like other filters. Professional libraries developed with advanced technology and human review, are located at secure, regional data centers; Application Control allows you to define software usage, like instant messaging, and even control what applications are downloaded; In addition to web sites, block streaming media and many file types to conserve bandwidth; Protects all computers that connect through your gateway; No software to install, everything is preconfigured by us; Low-cost, robust protection.

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WHOTSPOT Announces Turnkey WiFi Solution for Automotive Service and Repair Centers

WHOTSPOT, a leading provider of WiFi Products and Managed Services, announces its turnkey Automotive Market WiFi Package”. Aimed at further simplifying the WiFi hotspot setup process and removing all barriers to entry, the new WHOTSPOT package offers Automotive Center owners a truly plug and play solution.

Automotive Center’s are continually looking for ways to meet and exceed the needs of their customers. They can by providing access to high speed internet with the Automotive Market WiFi Package.

Waiting for service can be difficult for anyone. How about letting your customers pass their time in style? Automotive Centers are frequented by trades people, business people and even travelers. These groups all have a desire to keep in touch on a regular basis. They need access to information at high speed. Offering WiFi gives them an extra reason to patronize your business and to feel more comfortable while visiting. What used to seem like hours, can now feel like minutes!

Many Automotive Center owners do not have any technology background. Using WHOTSPOT & our “Automotive Center WiFi Package” as their resource allows them to focus on their business, improve their hospitality and leave the technology to be managed by the experts.

The Automotive Center Turnkey package includes activation on the Whotspot Free Service Plan. We include everything needed to provide WiFi service to your customers. Your customers will see your custom portal page each time they access the internet. Entering a Surf Code that you supply to your customer, they can then browse, check their email or read the news while waiting for their automobile to be serviced.

The Automotive Center package includes everything you need to get started: a complete WiFi Starter kit, including a pre-programmed WiFi gateway, a customized web portal page, a sampling of Posters, Tables Cards and Prepaid SurfCards. Whotspot can also provide installation and maintenance services, internationally.

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WHOTSPOT Launches Out-Of-The-Box-Simple “Marina WiFi Kit”

(PRWEB) Montreal, Quebec June 1, 2006. WHOTSPOT, a leading WiFi Hotspot management service, announces its new “Marina WiFi Kit”. Aimed at further simplifying the WiFi hotspot setup process and removing all barriers to entry, the new WHOTSPOT package offers Marina owners a truly plug and play solution.

Marinas can now easily offer their customers the convenience of checking their email, chatting with friends and family, checking the weather, downloading charts, reading their local newspaper or making dinner reservations online from the comfort of their boats.
Marina owners make money from every internet surfer.

With the Marina WiFi Kit, a marina offers pay-per-use internet access to their surfing customers. Customers purchase a Prepaid SurfCard directly from the Marina, or they can purchase an account online with their favorite credit card. Best of all - Whotspot manages it all!

Most marina owners do not want to be distracted from their core business. Using WHOTSPOT & our Marina WiFi Kit as their resource, allows marinas to provide more service to their customers and leave the technology to be managed by the experts.

The Marina WiFi Starter kit, includes a pre-programmed WiFi gateway, a customized web portal page, a sampling of Posters, Tables Cards and Prepaid SurfCards. Each marina location is branded with the participants name on the custom designed portal page from which all users are directed to login.

Out-of-the-box simplicity, just plug the supplied WiFi gateway into any existing internet connection and you are ready to make money from every internet surfer.

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WHOTSPOT Announces $599 B&B WiFi Solution Package

(PRWEB) Montreal, Quebec May 21, 2006. WHOTSPOT, a leading WiFi Hotspot management service, announces its new “$599 Bed & Breakfast WiFi Solution” Package. Aimed at further simplifying the WiFi hotspot setup process and removing all barriers to entry, the new WHOTSPOT package offers B&B and Hostel owners a truly plug and play solution.

Bed and Breakfast’s are continually looking for ways to meet and exceed the needs of their guests. They can by providing access to high speed internet.

Bed and Breakfast and Hostels are frequented by tourists and students. These groups all have a desire to keep in touch with family and friends. They need access to information at high speed access. In addition, the latest boom in digital cameras has created a demand for internet access to enable photographers to upload their pictures while on the road.

Most B&B owners do not have any technology background. Using WHOTSPOT & our “B&B WiFi Package” as their resource allows them to focus on their business, improve their hospitality and leave the technology to be managed by the experts”.

The B&B package includes activation on the Whotspot Basic Service Plan. We include everything needed to provide WiFi service to the end user. Essentially the B&B owner receives 85% of the revenue (WHOTSPOT keeps 15% for user management, support and credit card processing) for a low monthly account fee of $25. Other plans are also available.

For only $599, B&B’s receive a complete B&B WiFi Starter kit, including a pre-programmed WiFi gateway, their own customized web portal page, a sampling of Posters, Tables Cards and Prepaid SurfCards. Each location is branded with the participants name on the custom designed portal page from which all users are directed to login. Out-of-the-box simplicity, just plug the supplied WiFi gateway into any existing internet connection and you are ready for business. Customers can use Prepaid SurfCards or purchase an account online with their favorite credit card.

Special Limited Offer: Over $600 in prepaid SurfCards are included in the B&B package. Just sell these prepaid cards, and you will recover your WiFi package costs!

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WHOTSPOT Announces $399 I’m in the WiFi Business Solution

(PRWEB) Montreal, Quebec September 21, 2005. WHOTSPOT, a leading WiFi Hotspot management service, announces its new “$399 I’m in the WiFi Business” solution. Aimed at further simplifying the WiFi hotspot setup process and removing all barriers to entry, the new WHOTSPOT offering is clearly targeted towards individuals and small venue owners craving to start their own WiFi business – but afraid to get started.

Dubbed “the easiest way to get into the WiFi Business”, WHOTSPOT has once again removed all barriers to entry.

“Offering a low cost, controlled and managed WiFi hotspot solution is paramount to the success of the industry”, stated Terry Fagen, President of Whotspot Corp. Mr. Fagen expanded: “Most small business owners do not have any technology background. Using WHOTSPOT as their resource allows them to focus on their core competencies, improve their business traffic and leave the technology to be managed by the experts”.

After a small initial account setup fee of only $399, customers can choose to enroll in one of the Basic or Shared Plans. Essentially the Basic Plan offers 85% of the revenue (WHOTSPOT keeps 15% for user management, support and credit card processing) for a low monthly account fee of $25. The Shared Plan offers 25% of the revenue with absolutely no monthly fee. WHOTSPOT also offers a generous reseller plan named the Premier Partner Program and an online Affiliate Partner Program. Affiliates can now track their own sales, revenue, statistics and customers to ensure their campaigns are effective.

For only $399, customers receive a complete WiFi Starter kit, including a pre-programmed WiFi gateway, their own customized web portal page, a sampling of Posters, Tables Cards and Prepaid SurfCards. Each location is branded with the participants name on the custom designed portal page from which all users are directed to login. Out-of-the-box simplicity, just plug the supplied WiFi gateway into any existing internet connection and you are ready for business. Customers can use Prepaid SurfCards or purchase an account online with their favorite credit card.
 

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WHOTSPOT Releases Shared Plan for the WiFi Undecided

(PRWEB) Montreal, Quebec July 21, 2005. WHOTSPOT a leading WiFi Hotspot Management Service, today announced it's new Shared Plan targeted towards individuals and small venue owners craving to start their own WiFi business – but afraid to get started. Dubbed “the easiest way to get into the WiFi Business”, WHOTSPOT has once again removed all barriers to entry.

After an small initial account setup fee of only $300, Shared Plan participants receive a complete WiFi Starter kit, pay no recurring fees and participate in a revenue sharing plan directly with Whotspot. Each location is branded with the participants name on a custom designed portal page from which all users are directed to login. Out-of-the-box simplicity, just plug the supplied WiFi gateway into any existing internet connection and you are ready for business.

Participants can also purchase additional equipment to extend their range. For those venues selling online surf time by credit card, WHOTSPOT manages the whole process and takes a fixed percentage of the amount charged for processing and maintenance. 25% of all revenue is transferred back to the venue owner. No merchant account required. For locations that want to offer prepaid SurfCards to their clientele, Whotspot sells these to the venue at 50% or more off the suggested retail price.

No servers to maintain, no equipment to program, no recurring fees, no headaches to deal with, entrepreneurs are free to focus their energies on marketing and deployment.

Terry Fagen, president of Whotspot confirmed that a number of small business owners seemed to be turned off by recurring monthly maintenance fees and would rather revenue share as a way to minimize their investment and costs. To address this concern, Whotspot developed the Shared Plan. In addition to now being able to offer WiFi to patrons, direct benefit to the venue is derived from increased traffic and customer satisfaction in addition to the recurring revenue stream. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.

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WHOTSPOT Releases Premier Plan for WiFi Entrepreneurs

(PRWEB) Montreal, Quebec May 11, 2005. WHOTSPOT a leading WiFi Hotspot Management Service, today announced it's Premier Plan targeted towards entrepreneurs craving to start their own WiFi business. Dubbed “the easiest way to get into the WiFi Business”, WHOTSPOT has removed all barriers to entry.

After an small initial Account setup fee, Premier Plan participants pay a fixed monthly account fee, regardless of the number of deployed locations. Each location can be custom branded with the participants name.

Participants can also purchase discounted equipment and prepaid SurfCards starting at only 1 cent per minute. For those venues selling online surf time by credit card, WHOTSPOT manages the whole process and take a fixed percentage of the amount charged for processing and maintenance. No merchant account required. Participants are free to set their own unique pricing.

No servers to maintain, no equipment to program, no headaches to deal with, entrepreneurs are free to focus their energies on marketing and deployment. 85% or more of recurring revenue is returned to the Premier Plan member – the highest return rate in the industry!

Terry Fagen, president of Whotspot confirmed that many Premier Plan members setup Internet Cafes, campgrounds, hotels and other locations at their own expense, and then revenue share a small percentage with the venue. Direct benefit to the venue is derived from increased traffic and customer satisfaction in addition to the recurring revenue stream. How can a venue say no to “free”?

Other venues offering free internet access benefit by having a “controlled” environment where each user is required to register for free access. This prevents freeloaders and drive-by spammers. The Premier Plan member charges a fixed monthly fee to manage the free location and also benefits by offering advertising on the default portal page each customer sees. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.

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WHOTSPOT Turnkey Internet Cafe Solutions Announces $500 Get-Started-Today Package.

(PRWEB) Montreal, Quebec October 12, 2004. WHOTSPOT an upstart WiFi Hotspot Management Service, today announced it's WHOTSPOT-in-a-box Instant WiFi Hotspot Solution for only $500. Removing the high cost barrier to entry is paramount to WHOTSPOT's mission. At this price level, Hotels, Restaurants, Internet Cafe's, Fitness Clubs, Laundromats, Shopping Malls and others can enter the lucrative world of providing pay-per-use WiFi services to their clients, today.

Internet Cafes are ideal venues to relax, research and surf. As the popularity of the Internet continues to grow at an exponential rate, easy and affordable access is quickly becoming a necessity of life. An Internet Cafe provides communities with the ability to access the Internet, enjoy a cup of coffee, and share Internet experiences in a comfortable environment. People of all ages and backgrounds will come to enjoy the unique, upscale, educational, and innovative environment that an Internet Cafe provides. WHOTSPOT takes the complexity out of this technology buy providing complete turnkey WiFi managed solutions, at rock bottom prices.

In addition to Internet Cafes, Gaming Cafes are a fast growing market segment. Similar to an Internet Cafe, the focus is primarily on providing a top notch gaming platform for multi-player games and tournaments. Kids of all ages love to play games and you can reach this enormous market with WHOTSPOT. Even offshore and locations where gambling is legal are realizing the benefits of using Internet-based casinos and games at their Internet Café Hotspots.

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About WHOTSPOT
Whotspot provides "One-Stop" products and services for public internet access. We take care of the end-to-end process of creating, maintaining and profiting from an "Internet Cafe Hotspot". Starting with our WiFi Gateway, you can support all WiFi-enabled Laptop and PDA users. Later, you can add your own PC's with Kiosk Management software other WiFi solutions to expand your offering.

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Iowa joins a growing trend of states with large empty stretches: For traffic safety purposes, the more frequently people stop, stretch, and take their eyes off the road, the better. Adding Wi-Fi at rest stops is just one tool in that arsenal, but it's also a nice idea for tourists, truckers, and business travelers. Iowa will equip a total of 40 locations by July; 20 of them by mid-March. A trial set of eight locations had 111,000 access over seven months.