One of the great frustrations for road warriors, students, and travelers of all types is the need to get online while on the road without WiFi.  Usually this involves buying a separate USB based HSDPA modem (ie cellular modem), or dongling your smart phone to your laptop. (That’s if your smart phone and cellular provider allow it).

That was until JoikuSpot.

JoikuSpot is available for your Nokia Symbian or Linux based smart phones that turns your device into a mini hotspot.  This application is a paradigm changer. There is even a free “light” version  that only allows you to only access http/https content with a forced landing page.  That’s fine for the occasion user but most users will want the full blown version.  Without wires or extra devices you’re able to tap into your phone’s connectivity (3G for me) and get online in record time.

Verizon has attempted to solve the same problem with their MiFi solution, but why do I need to purchase and carry around another device?  With my current service provider (AT&T) I was able to use my cell phone while being online at the same time. With the prices coming down on unlocked E63 and E71 devices and good reviews coming on on the N900, the combination of JoikuSpot and a Nokia phone will be a must have for the hard core road warriors in the know.  If Nokia was smart they would bundle the application with their phones.

JoikuSpot isn’t just handy – it’s the holy grail for staying connected on the go.