After the battery life, the data consumption is another of the major problems of mobile terminals. And it is that not all pockets can cope with large rates. For this reason the networks WiFi continue to be a precious resource for many users. But how to ensure a private and stable connection? How to know where there are connections available? Either you use the WiFi section of your mobile searching for each step you take on the street, or you can use the applicationWifiMapper
This is a useful application designed to collect the WiFi points closest to the user's current position to find out where they can connect to Internet through these connections. The good thing is that it acts as a community database, where each user of the application contributes the information of the networks to the that it has been able to connect for the good of the rest of the users. Something that helps other people in the same situation, and that also has other extra advantages that we discuss below
Its operation is very simple. Just start it to see a map with the points WiFi registered by other users of the application or that are already in the equipment's database OpenSign, who has developed this application.It doesn't matter if they are open or protected By clicking on any of them it is possible to receive information such as coffee or local from which you came, as well as the distance to which you are, and if you need a password or notAll this with the possibility of connecting to it if it is in the range and with the appropriate quality for the terminal.
But what's interesting about WifiMapper is all the extra information accompanying this hotspot map. And it is that the rest of the users can share their experience and send comments about these points. Questions such as the possible password, if the place where you pick up is comfortable, if there is some type of limitation , and other useful things to know. Comments that are collected both from the application and from Foursquare All this being able to add each one their own assessment
In addition, in this application it is possible to plan future connections, for example anticipating if there is any point Open, public and free WiFi at the airport of the country you are going to visit You just have to look in the box on the main screen for the specific location or point you are going to visit. Along with this, this application also has a powerful history A diary where you review all the points WiFito which you have connected. All this being able to filter this history with criteria such as where more data was consumed, where it has been connected more times, where it has been connected for the longest time or what was your last connection. Details that help you find that WiFi connection that you've already enjoyed.
In short, a useful application to ensure the best connections WiFi in each area that continues to grow thanks to the users themselves.But the best part is that WifiMapper is completely free It can be downloaded for both mobile phones Android as for iPhone Available via Google Play and App Store