a wireless device automatically detects the redirection of its internet access via a wireless hotspot network . an algorithm in the device provides the flexibility to detect either or both of dns redirection and http redirection , as well as to automatically accommodate such internet redirection . the algorithm allows a wireless device user to be alerted and account for internet redirection when such internet redirection is automatically detected upon entering service via a hotspot . alternatively , the wireless device may attempt to automatically meet the hotspot requirements and complete the internet access through the hotspot .