Research has shown that the vast majority of Hotspot users only need access for 20-30 minutes to check email etc, or to pass the time whilst waiting for an appointment or journey. They are not heavy users and need infrequent access. The 'per hour' charges levied by the existing Hotspot providers are very high and this restricts the take up of Wi-Fi to business people who can pass the charges on to their company or people who are desperate for access and are willing to be ripped off.

dSpot is a new concept, built around technology from one of the largest Internet Service Providers and allows customers to gain access to the Internet at no charge to themselves.

More and more dSpots will become available at locations such as Cafes, Restaurants, Service Stations and transportation hubs (Bus, Coach, Freey, Rail and Air). Once you have registered for the service you can access any dSpot using your username and password which is tied to the Laptop or PDA that you use (so if you have more than one you will need to register for each item).

Whilst accessing the dSpot you will see small ads appearing and disappearing on your screen. These ads pay for the service and have been chosen based upon the websites that you visit and your physical location. We encourage you to click them whenever they are of interest - many of them will be for local retail outlets near to you and may offer sizeable discounts and free offers!