One way for free hotspot operators to underwrite the costs of the free
service would be to offer advertising or sponsorship support presented on a
log-in/connect screen. In addition, the operator could do internal
marketing/promotion as well on this screen.
I know that Airpath and some paid subscription services offer customizable
log-in screens as part of their hotspot packages that are tied in with
the authorization or billing process. Does anyone know how a hotspot
operator offering free service could present a customizable log-in screen
that the user would have to see as part of the connect process? Is there a
product out there that can do this?
