French move to free wireless

Apparently the french are finally talking about liberalizing access to the 2,4 GHz band used everywhere else in the world for such things as bluetooth, WiFi and microwave-ovens. The frequency band is currently licensed to the Ministry of Defense, making it illegal to operate WiFi hotspots in public space. More on this at Guy Kewney's Mobile Campaign.

WiFi pushers - Swedish operator Telia is trying to boost WiFi usage and advertise their HomeRun WiFi-service, by lending free handhelds with WiFi cards to business people at Stockholms second airport (Bromma). Apparently you can borrow a handheld device, that gives you free access to Telia's airport hotspot, for up to 24 hours. The article in AllNetDevices, unfortunately has no mention of the capabilities of these devices.