World's Largest Hotspot Directory Now Available on the Mac as a Tiger Dashboard Widget;...

SAN FRANCISCO -- JiWire, the leading provider of information and services to help people connect to the Internet without wires, today announced that its worldwide hotspot directory is now available for Apple's new Mac OS X version 10.4 "Tiger" as a Dashboard widget (http://www.jiwire.com/macosxtiger.htm).

With a single click, JiWire's WiFi Hotspot Finder allows Tiger users to search from more than 63,000 hotspots in 99 countries worldwide. In addition to finding locations closest to search parameters, users can seamlessly access JiWire's website for more detailed venue information such as connection details, area maps, and location amenities, verified by JiWire's global staff.

"Today, with public Internet access points topping 63,000 worldwide, our directory is more important than ever," said Kevin McKenzie, CEO of JiWire. "We are excited to now provide this important service to the WiFi savvy Mac community in the form of a dynamic Dashboard widget, making it as convenient as possible for users to find a hotspot that meets their needs."

"Tiger Dashboard widgets provide users with an easy way to get the information they want with just one click," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "JiWire's global hotspot directory is a great example of how this key Tiger feature can be used to deliver convenient access to really useful information."

About JiWire

Founded in 2003, JiWire provides information and services to help mobile professionals and computer enthusiasts find and connect to the wireless Internet. Through relationships with 400 Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs) and thousands of independent venues, JiWire offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to free and commercial hotspot locations around the world as well as unbiased how-to guides, product reviews, and industry news. Customers include AvantGo, CNET Networks, Forbes.com, iPass, PC World, USATODAY.com, and Wired.com, among others. JiWire.com was named one of the "50 Coolest Websites" by Time Magazine and is a recipient of a 2005 Mobility Award presented by MobileTrax. With over one million people using JiWire's services, the company has created one of the world's largest WiFi communities. To learn more, please visit www.jiwire.com.