[Feature request] Hotspot 2.0 WiFi support (802.11u)
asked 2014-04-14 10:18:56 +0200
As Hotspot 2.0 standard is being pushed by WiFi Aliance and is already implemented in some devices(e.g. iOS7) it might be useful if Jolla also prepares for this. I am aware that there a lot more important features and issues with higher priority, so this is just an idea for the future, may be for SailfishOS 2.0?. But sooner - the better.
PS. This question is similar to: https://together.jolla.com/question/6013/roaming-client-for-international-wifiwlan-hotspot-roaming/, but I think more specific request are better for this place than general ones.
Hotspot 2.0 (IEEE802.11u) is pretty far away ... haven't heard of any implementation plans in the hotspot industry so far.
Manankanchu ( 2014-04-14 10:40:31 +0200 )edit@Manankanchu
iOS7 is claiming support for 802.11u: http://www.theruckusroom.net/2013/09/apples-ios-7-gets-hot.html It is really not that far away. And I am just suggesting it for SailfishOS 2.0 may be :)
zlatko ( 2014-04-14 10:59:54 +0200 )edit@slatko ... doesn't help if it's implemented in iOS7 if it's not being rolled out in hotspot networks ... SailfishOS 2.0 is probably a good approach ;) ....
Manankanchu ( 2014-04-14 11:07:24 +0200 )edit@Manankanchu
Actually it is also starting to roll out :) Check the links: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9246569/Wi_Fi_roaming_starts_to_take_flight_with_Hotspot_2.0
http://gigaom.com/2014/03/07/hotspot-2-0-inches-its-way-into-public-wi-fi-networks/
zlatko ( 2014-04-14 11:11:24 +0200 )editDoes the phone hardware need any changes to support Hotspot 2.0?
cquence ( 2014-04-14 18:11:40 +0200 )edit