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Old 28-06-2017, 17:23   #12
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Re: Wifi Buddy using lots of Data

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Originally Posted by RobboEdin View Post
Why would it need any map data?
It just needs to look for a wifi source, broadcasting with an SSID of Virgin Media.
The app shows a map. Even if there isn't a hotspot in the immediate vicinity, it needs to tell where there is. I could be in London, but use it before a trip to Birmingham and find out where the hotspots are.

Not all VM SSIDs are a hotspot and not all eligible hotspots are VM routers.
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