BT Openzone

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BT Openzone is the name given to a network of Wi-Fi hotspots deployed in part by British Telecom.

These hotspots are generally deployed in cafés, hotels, stations and airports, however anybody wishing to deploy a hotspot can purchase "BT Openzone in-a-Box" directly from BT. This open approach to the network expansion is the main reason for Openzone's rapid expansion in relation to similar products by other companies.

Access can either be granted through "Time vouchers" purchasable over the counter at the hotspot locations, or through BT's website, where many access plans are offered.

These roaming Wi-Fi services are immediately attractive to business executives on the move, however as national availability increases, some users may begin relying on these hotspots for their main access to the internet.

[edit] Partners

[edit] Roaming (International) Partners

BT Openzone subscribers can roam domestically (within the UK and Ireland) and internationally using the Wi-Fi networks of BT Openzone partner operators.

If you are a BT Openzone subscriber, it is possible to use international roaming to access the service by using different Openzone partners abroad. There are over 30,000 hotspots globally. This number is rising and they are always adding international roaming partners.

Roaming partners

You can use BT Openzone via these roaming partners:

  • CPH Wireless Internet (Copenhagen Airports)
  • Hub Telecom (France)
  • Internet Solutions (South Africa)
  • KPN HotSpots (The Netherlands)
  • KubiWireless (Spain)
  • Opti-Fi Networks (USA)
  • Sonera HomeRun (Finland)
  • Sprint PCS (USA)
  • Telefonica (Spain)
  • Telia HomeRun (parts of Europe, Scandinavia, Thailand, USA)

WBA partners

You can also use BT Openzone via these WBA partners:

Recently, some of these partners have added hotspots within the UK as well. Use of a BT Openzone account at these hotspots will incur international roaming charges, and will be charged separately, as if you were abroad.

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