Time Warner Partners With FON For WiFi Network

FON recently announced a partnership which will give Time Warner Cable broadband users access to the growing FON WiFi network. Time Warner customers are now able to create FON access points -- via home or business broadband connections while also having access to free WiFi access across the country.

The company is also offering discounted FON La Fonera routers, which have been designed for easy install and setup. FON software allows users to split their connection -- secure connection indoors and a public connection outside of the residence.

“We are pleased to welcome Time Warner Cable subscribers to the global FON community,” said Joanna Rees, CEO of FON U.S. “Success for FON depends on extending Internet access to our user bases outside the home or office without requiring individuals to rely on costly and problematic remote access solutions.”

The FON service has almost 60,000 members in the U.S., making it the largest WiFi network in the country.

FON plans on working with other U.S. ISPs and companies in the future, according to Rees.

The company has also secured numerous partnerships with large ISPs and other companies in Europe, helping gain credibility with its service. More than 375,000 La Fonera routers have been sold or given away across the world so far.