The main differences are range and speed. Signals from the iZZi user terminal can be picked up several kms away by one of the iZZi network base stations. By contrast, a hotspot has a range of only a few tens of metres , but its transfer speeds are higher. This means that the iZZi service is able to provide ubiquitous coverage to users, not just near a hotspot.

In the scenario of an office or a home environment, hotspot is ideal. However, it does not work well with wide area, public communications access.

This is firstly due to its range of up to a maximum of 50 metres, limiting it generally to one premise such as a home, office or a cafe.

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