T-Mobile OLPC Wi-Fi

T-Mobile today announced that it would offer free access to its HotSpot Wi-Fi points to anyone buying the One Laptop Per Child project's XO system through the Give 1 Get 1 program, providing an incentive for users who want to contribute to the developing world system but receive a unit of their own. The deal lets American buyers activate their own XO to use with any of 8,500 US locations, including airports and many Starbucks locations. The company did not say whether XO owners would still be able to create mesh networks to share with other devices at a given access point.

No expiry date was given for the deal, though the Give 1 Get 1 program is due to last only between November 12th and 26th as part of an initiative to raise production levels and funds for OLPC. Most systems are still intended solely for large-scale educational purchases in developing countries. Pricing remains the same with $400 supplying both a home system and an export; those interested can also donate $200 solely to cover the cost of of the school systems.

By Electronista Staff