Facebook new Find Wi-Fi feature is now rolling out globally for Android and iOS. The social network has been testing the feature since last year. As the name suggests, Find Wi-Fi lets you locate available Wi-Fi hotspots nearby that businesses have shared with Facebook from their Page.
In order to find Wi-Fi hotspots,you will have to open your Facebook app, click on the More > Turn on Find Wi-Fi. You can then browse the closest available hotspots on a map, and learn more about the businesses hosting them. The Find Wi-Fi feature will be a boon especially for travellers who cannot always find a data connection while travelling internationally. Find Wi-Fi requires you to enable Location History.
Facebook said in a blog post,
We launched Find Wi-Fi in a handful of countries last year and found it’s not only helpful for people who are traveling or on-the-go, but especially useful in areas where cellular data is scarce.
Earlier in May this year, Facebook launched Express WiFi service in India to complement mobile data offerings by providing a low-cost, high bandwidth alternative for getting online and access apps, download and stream content.
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