Singapore gets free Wi-Fi in 2007

Reuben Lee | Dec 01, 2006

Editors' note :

The free wireless broadband service has been extended to three years and is available from today. To enjoy the service, users can sign up with any of the three Wireless@SG network operators for the basic-tier subscription with surfing speeds of up to 512Kbps.

According to Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Singaporeans can expect to enjoy free Wi-Fi access in selected areas of the island by January 2007. Three operators, iCELL network, QMax Communications and SingTel, are appointed to provide the infrastructure.

Coined Wireless@SG, high-traffic regions in the central business district and shopping areas will be the first to offer free wireless broadband up to 512kbps, with premium plans and faster access speeds requiring a fee. By September, it will spread to cover other public spaces like major town centers and recreational areas.

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mobiquitous

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mobiquitous says...
Way to go IDA! Wireless@SG rocks!

Oct 11, 2006 17:15

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gomiclim says...
Hi, it was great to have free wifi around but what arrangement is being made to allocate who is providing the free wifi in which location. Are we able to log in irrespective of which network operator we had registered with based on one password?

Dec 14, 2006 12:37

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