Fon Unveils $5 Router

Fon aimed to build a global network of one million wireless hotspots by the end of four years. The idea was to convince users to install Fon firmware on their Linksys residential routers, turning them into a unified community of global hotspots. As of June, 54,000 users had signed up to be 'Foneros'. The new device, named "La Fonera", is made by Taiwanese networking vendor Accton Technology.