Seichetunnel - EDSA-wide WiFi
Published on 6 Feb 2008 at 10:08 pm.
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I was curious about this WiFi hotspot named Seichetunnel.com which I’d pick-up when I telecommute from my brother’s office, the Philippine Auto Club, near gate 5 at Greenhills.
I was doubly curious when I saw the same hotspot name when I WiFi sniffed from Robinson’s Pioneer. I didn’t use the Seiche hotspot the first many times I saw it because I didn’t need to.
But last week, I tried it out. And my speculations were confirmed. This was the news item a year ago that aimed to make the entire EDSA a hotspot! The dream has come true! Photo-op for Seiche … Say cheeeeeese! 
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Aeonic Seiche Wifi Philippines Incorporated envisions the future of data transmission in the macro and local scale. In the macro scale, data will be provided through fiber optic cables or satellite. In the local level, data transmission will be transferred by wireless fidelity, ultra wide band, and Wimax. Multimedia information will be transferred through IP networks to every person, every family, or business location and every machine by means of last mile wireless mobility.
Aeonic Seiche WiFi Philippines Incorporated regards wireless fidelity as the most cost-effective and economical way in providing communication levels to a demanding market. As such, Aeonic Seiche Wifi Philippines Incorporated’s strategy to be a mobile wireless wifi internet service provider maximizes current market opportunities in the realm of data transmission.
That’s a lot of mumbo jumbo, isn’t it? Well, basically Seiche uses a combination of technologies to deliver WiFi access in the vicinity of the length of EDSA. I was able use the service for free — they have a 10 hour free account but requires registration with credit card (they promise not to charge you for the 10 hours free). I logged in for 30 minutes, then logged off so that I could use it at a later time when I really needed it. But when I tried using it again more than 10 hours later, the website told me my account had expired! Shucks!
Here’s a little more detail from the Seiche website.
1. What is Seiche WiFi Tunnel?
The SeicheTunnel is a very unique and innovative internet service that makes possible wireless
internet connectivity on the road while driving along EDSA, and very soon, anywhere in Metro Manila!2. What equipment or device do I need to access the SeicheTunnel?
SeicheTunnel rides on the technology of Wireless Fidelity. Any network device that complies with the
802.11b/g wireless Ethernet standard can access the SeicheTunnel! Laptop computers, WiFi phones,
Smartphones, Cellphones, and PDAs with this capability can access the SeicheTunnel!3. What speeds will the service provide?
SeicheTunnel is committed to providing a dedicated upload and download speed of at least 256 kbps
per user. The number of simultaneous users on the system and your location in relation to the
SeicheTunnel access points will also have an effect on the speed of your connection.4. Where can I access the SeicheTunnel?
You can access the Seiche Wifi Tunnel while driving along EDSA (in selected stretches currently),
areas along EDSA, and very soon, anywhere in Metro Manila.5. When will the service be available in Metro Manila?
To be announced soon!6. How can I get seamless WiFi connection?
If you are in the SeicheTunnel you will get seamless WiFi connection. WiFi signal can propagate best
ensuring seamless connection in open areas away from heavy obstructions such as heavy foliage or
concrete blocks or walls.
Next time you’re stuck in traffic along EDSA, try connecting to the WiFi hotspot that’s all around you …
ka edong
say cheese!
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jetro on 24 Mar 2008 at 9:25 pm: 1
ka edong did you know Seiche wireless hotspot cost around 80 million pesos 25% sa bulsa ng ilan and this Seiche uses wireless mesh na kahit sino pede bumili sa internet chk this out :
http://www.phiwave.com/