Cornerstone Group © 2022 You’ve probably been using Wi-Fi every day for years. But how much do you really know about this internet technology? Check out these fun facts. 1. Part of what made Wi-Fi possible was the 1985 decision by the Federal Communications Commission to open several bands of radio frequencies for use without the need of a government license, thus prompting individuals and organizations to explore a use for these free bands. 2. The early predecessor of Wi-Fi was launched in Hawaii in 1979. The ALOHAnet was a computer networking system that allowed the first public demonstration of a wireless packet data network. It took 20 years before AT&T Corporation and NCR Corporation developed WaveLAN, which is now considered the true predecessor of Wi-Fi. 3. Subsequent names for Wi-Fi were FlankSpeed, DragonFly, WECA, and IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence, before the more consumer-friendly name of Wi-Fi was adopted. 4. Wi-Fi is not an abbreviated form of any other name or term. It was created by the brand consulting firm Interbrand as a pun to the word “Hi-Fi,” meaning “high-fidelity.” 5. The first Wi-Fi logo was based on the Chinese symbol of yin-yang, which refers to the existence of dual forces in harmony. 6. The symbol of a dot with curved lives radiating from it—indicating that you are within Wi-Fi range—was actually a Japanese sticker creation. 7. The first company to promote Wi-Fi was Apple Computers, who included a Wi-Fi airport option on their 1999 iBook computers. 8. Red Roof Inn, the U.S, hotel chain, conducted a survey together with Research+Data Insights that asked 800 economy travelers how important different amenities are to them. The survey concluded that complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is more important to travelers than good location, parking, or even free breakfast. Would you like help setting up and managing your home’s Wi-Fi network? Call Panora Telco at (641) 755-2424 or Guthrie Center Communications at (641) 332-2000 to sign up for Managed Wi-Fi. 8 Fun Facts About Wi-Fi You May Not Know With eBilling, You Can Pay It Your Way We’re all looking for ways to make life a little easier, and one way Panora Telco and Guthrie Center Communications do that is by offering you free eBilling. With eBilling, you save time andmoney: • No check writing or postage is necessary. • View your current or past bills online anytime you want. • Pay online in seconds with your credit or debit card. • Enjoy security protections via your account number and password. • No need to worry about lost or stolen paper statements. In addition to eBilling, we also offer other convenient payment options so you can “pay it your way.” Choose Automatic Payment to have your Panora Telco or Guthrie Center Communications bill amount automatically deducted from your chosen bank account each month—you don’t have to do a thing! You can also make a credit or debit card payment over the phone by callingour office and providing your card number. To sign up for eBilling, visit www.panoratelco.com or www. guthriecentercom.com and follow the easy step-by-step instructions.
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