Have PlusNet considered teaming up with Fon like BT do

[#1]

Just connected to the BT WIFI connection near my office
I do not see any FON option on the log on page
There is BT Wi-fi (incl. BT Openzone)
but no FON listed at all.
A BT Wifi WITH FON would work, of course, but its the BT Wifi points that I was most looking for - so not sure a Fonera box is going to help me now.
Oh well.

[#2]

I've just placed an order for a Fonera Simpl
I hope most of the access points have Fon.  Well my hub 5 is broadcasting Fon.

[#3]

Quote from: petertr2000

I do not see any FON option on the log on page There is BT Wi-fi (incl. BT Openzone) but no FON listed at all.

I've been a member of FON for a number of years and (like somebody has already mentioned) have never had anyone access my connection.
As a FON user (as opposed to a BT FON user) you will be able to access the non-Openzone BT WiFi access points - in simple terms, the FON points transmitted by Home Hubs.

[#4]

I've only seen 1 'BTWIFI' hot spot.  The majority are 'BTWIFI-WITH-FON'
It's nice to have free wifi with Fon,  and they are broadcasted on most BT hubs

[#5]

So my new fonera came today
How do I download the Fon App?

[#6]

Using your phone and Google search for fon app and you have a hit that will take you to Google play store. You can then install the app.
Doing a search in play store will not find it.

[#7]

Quote from: NorthEasterner

How do I download the Fon App?

Short answer - "With some difficulty." 
However, if you PM me a suitable email address I'll send you the version I've managed to get hold of (approx 8.6 MB zipped).

[#8]

Sent you a PM 

[#9]

File emailed  
dick:quote

[#10]

Sorry to be a PITA 
Please can you provide me instructions on how to install the app?
NE

[#11]

Quote from: NorthEasterner

Please can you provide me instructions on how to install the app?

AFAIR I just copied the file (as is) to a suitable directory on my Android device (in my case located on its external SD card), then chose one of the options to install (sorry I've been to sleep several times since I did it and can't remember which option I chose    ).  You'll need to temporarily enable the Unknown sources check box.in the Security section of your device - I first checked the file for viruses etc. before copying it across and installing it.
Rather than type a long set of instructions, here's what is probably an appropriate article obtained by Googling the topic. 

[#12]

I managed to sort by downloading onto computer and change the extension from .zip to .apk
works great
thanks!

[#13]

I am considering moving to BT just for their FON partnership. I would prefer to stay with Plusnet. Please consider linking to FON.

[#14]

Quote from: Goldflipflop

... considering moving to BT just for their FON partnership. I would prefer to stay with Plusnet. Please consider linking to FON.

Several PlusNet contributors to this thread (myself included) have managed to use FON without moving to BT.  It might require a smallish initial financial hit, but there's certainly no need to move to achieve it. 

[#15]

For 30 GBP you can get a Fonera which then you can use BT Fon spots for free.
The one off cost is less than an average BT broadband bill!