O2 UK, the largest cellular provider in the UK, has expanded its Wi-Fi deal to include BT Openzone Wi-Fi hotspots – adding some 3,000 hotspots, including most branches of Starbucks to its inventory.
The partnership, which existing customers will see come into effect today, coincides with an upgrade to O2′s Mobile Broadband Connection Manager software, enabling users to manage their data consumption more effectively.
O2′s new Connection Manager will automatically copy existing Wi-Fi profiles from a customer’s laptop during the initial installation process. An automatic notification will be sent to the Connection Manager when 75%, 90% and 100% of their data allowance has been reached.
Unlimited Wi-Fi from BT Openzone allows O2′s customers to stay connected and track how much data they have used. A simple data counter keeps tally. New customers can get extended Wi-Fi coverage by the end of July.
