BT Openzone
It’s Everywhere – the BT Openzone
The BT Openzone is a trademarked brand for WiFi or more colloquially ‘Hotspot” service provided by telecommunications giant British Telecoms or BT throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. As of this writing, BT Openzone has more than half a million hotspots scattered throughout the UK isles which includes those provided by the BT FON WiFi Community.
Wireless Broadband Access
BT uses broadband internet technologies to bring wireless connectivity in just about every location in and outside UK cities and towns. You now can just bring your laptop, netbook or internet-capable mobile phones to do your surfing or downloading in cafes and coffee shops, shopping malls, airport lounges, hotels, railway stations, shipping terminals, motor service stations, exhibition sites and legal courts, among others.
To say that the WiFi network is extensive can be an understatement. Apart from using its own wireless broadband infrastructure, BT has business partnerships and roaming agreements with other wireless broadband providers. There’s a good chance you don’t have to look for a BT Openzone hotspot as its pervasive network puts you on one, whether at home, in a corner store near your place or on the road. You get convenient internet access outdoor in just about all the major cities that include Westminster in London, Birmingham, Liverpool and Newcastle.
Not For Free
The BT Openzone essentially gives everyone the freedom to go online anywhere with no download limits. BT’s public wireless network is similar to mobile phone cell masts scattered throughout the isle. But just like mobile phone use, the freedom to go online wirelessly anywhere in the country isn’t really for free. You have to pay for it, either on a one-time charge whenever you need it, or on a regular subscription with monthly dues. You can get one for as low as ₤5 for 500 minutes one time, or a monthly of ₤12.50 for unlimited access.
