WiFi FastConnect app review: don't leave home without it

Introduction

If you aren't taking advantage of free WiFi hotspots and saving yourself money in the process now is your chance to do so. The WiFi FastConnect app can be used on your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone as a way to quickly find hotspots located nearby. This app provides you with data regarding more than 20,000 Cloud hotspots in the UK. While some you may already be aware of there are others that will open your eyes to all new hotspots you could be taking advantage of in train stations, pubs, cafes, restaurants, shops, and more.

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Connect Quickly and Easily

With this app you'll be able to locate and connect to WiFi hotspots all throughout the UK. If you’re planning on traveling to the UK anytime soon this is a wonderful way to ensure you can enjoy free Internet access without having to worry about data rates and roaming charges. All you have to do is set up your Cloud account, which is free, and then register your device with the auto-connection tool. Anytime it finds a Cloud hotspot it will then automatically connect.

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The WiFi FastConnect's latest update was almost a year ago when it made some minor improvements and began to offer iOS 7 users full support. Unfortunately its customer ratings have dropped by about 50 percent since its latest update scoring just 2.5 out of five stars from users. Users are clearly sending the developer a message that another update to this travel app is needed.

 

Taking a Closer Look

So let's take a closer look at what this app does offer users. As mentioned there are more than 20,000 WiFi hotspots to be found by using the app and you can search both on and offline. When you register your device you can actually register up to two iDevices that you can use. I will say that the registration/set-up process is very quick and easy. Because WiFi FastConnect automatically connects when it detects a hotspot your apps will begin working right away (the ones that require WiFi) making no work on your end.

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Because I'm testing the utilities app from outside of the UK it's impossible to get the full user experience as it obviously can't find any hotspots near me. When hotspots are detected however, you can view them on a map or as a list. This can help you determine where you want to go for a meal, a drink, or to hangout because now you know where the free WiFi is.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Use this app to quickly find WiFi hotspots located nearby
• View hotspots on a map and in a list
• Will automatically connect when a hotspot is found

Cons

• You will need to register your device and there is a maximum of two devices per account
• This only works in the UK
• The app had some minor bug issues which appear to have been worked out

 

Final Words

The WiFi FastConnect app can be used on your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone as a way to quickly and easily find hotspots in the UK. The user interface feels a bit clunky and you have a limit on how many devices you can register but at the same time it can certainly help you locate those free hotspots.