5/26 Talk about wireless Internet in Korea.

Wireless Internet is everywhere in Korea. We can use our laptops or tablet PCs almost anywhere thanks to wireless Internet. Often called wi-fi, wireless Internet operates through a hot spot or an access point.

* access point: 접속지점, 액세스 포인트

ex> You need to find an access point to use the Internet.

There are hot spots all over the place.

ex> You can find coffee shops all over the place.

They provide Internet access to users who are within the range.

ex> My estimate was within the range of error.

You simply need to set up a wireless router whenever you are. Korean mobile carriers also provide a revolutionary broadband service through their network.

ex> Mobile carriers got penalties for providing subsidies for handsets.

ex> All of mobile carriers were ordered to suspend their business.

This service is called LTE and provides fast data access. Through this service, cell phone users can access the Internet on the move. They can also use the tethering function to make their cell phone an access point.

* access the Internet: 인터넷에 접속하다 (= get access to the Internet)

ex> You can access the Internet literally everywhere.

ex> I need to get access to the Internet.

@ The signal is weak.  신호가 약해.

<HOMEWORK>

1. There are fast food chains are all over the place.

2. You need to stay within the range to have Internet access.

3. Mobile carriers are going through fierce competition to get new customers.

4. You can access the Internet for free.

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