What is WiFi and HotSpots?

WiFi
WiFi (short name for "Wireless Fidelity") is the term for a high-frequency wireless local area network (WLAN). The WiFi technology is as an alternative to a wired LAN, where people can access Broadband Internet without connecting to any cables or Phone lines.

HotSpots
Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops and many Fast-Food facilities now offer public access to a WiFi network; these are known as "HotSpots".
A HotSpot is a readily available wireless network connection for closed environments, where users with compatible wireless network devices such as PDAs, Cell Phones, Notebook Computers, or other handheld devices can connect to the Internet by authenticating to a Portal to browse, send and receive email, and download files all without being encumbered by wires/ cables.
AwalHotSpot – Get More from Your Mobile Life.
AwalWi-Fi (short name for "Awalnet Wireless Fidelity ") provides high-speed Wi-Fi wireless Internet access at various public locations such as Starbucks Coffee- Sahara mall , king Fahad airport and many other places to come.

AwalHotSpot Benefits:
By using either a laptop or PDA that is Wi-Fi enabled, you can download your email attachments, watch a live web cast, or listen to streaming audio. Connect wirelessly, effortlessly to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia largest public Wi-Fi networks.
Powerful Network:
This robust network is made up of speed with multiples of E1 connections, which reliably ensures data rates required for different applications such as, internet access, video and data transfer.

Following image provides a general overview on how Hotspot works:

Advantages of AwalHotSpots:
FAST - Connect to the Internet at blazing fast speeds.
RELIABLE - Get the same high quality service in every location, giving you the peace of mind that no matter where you go, you’ll experience the world class benefits of Awalnet.
AFFORDABLE - Use it a little. Use it a lot. Either way, with multiple connectivity plans from Awalnet.
CONVENIENT - With Awalnet Hotspot, there are no busy signals, no searching for phone jacks, and best of all, no waiting. Connect easily, wirelessly, instantly.
So what are you waiting for? Get connect to Awalnet today .