T-Mobile turns Terminal 5 into Wi-Fi hotspot

T-Mobile has turned Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport into its largest indoor Wi-Fi hotspot in the UK.

The hotspot will enable all passengers at Terminal 5 to access the internet via their mobiles, laptops and PDAs, meaning they will be able to use travel applications such as Just the Flight Mobile.

Developed in partnership with airport operator BAA, the internet access zone spans an area equivalent to about 50 football pitches.

T-Mobile users will also be able to access Wi-Fi services at Heathrow Airport's other terminals.

Travellers who are not with T-Mobile will be able to make use of its Terminal 5 hotspot at a cost of £5 for one hour or £10 for 24 hours, payable by credit card.

Ian Denchfield, head of commercial telecoms at BAA, said: "BAA has a long-standing relationship with T-Mobile, together consistently meeting passengers' expectations to ensure up-to-the-minute technology for travellers.

"Seamless internet connectivity is an important part of our commitment to innovation and will form a key element in the future of travel."

Of the 27 million people set to pass through Terminal 5 on an annual basis, the Wi-Fi service is expected to prove particularly useful for business passengers.

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