Singapore's free WiFi hotspot access extended to three years

Stuart Corner
Monday, 04 December 2006 02:08

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Singapore's  Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) has announced that the three Wireless@SG operators have extended this free offering to three years. from two.

Prime minister Lee Hsien Loong announced on 10 October 2006 that Singapore would get to enjoy two years of free wireless broadband connections from January next yea.

Free wireless connectivity will also be available at selected hotspots one month ahead of schedule, from 1 December 2006. The three operators supporting Wireless@SG: iCELL Network, QMax Communications and SingTel will extend the free access period till December 2009.

In addition to the free service, which operates at 512kbps, there will be higher speed premium services with QoS. The three operators have different packages to suit different needs and there is no limit on the number of premium accounts users can sign up for.

The offer is open to all residents and visitors in Singapore, and users can sign up with any operator to access all the hotspots in Wireless@SG. By September 2007, the number of such hotspots is expected to increase by than fivefold to about 5,000. Details of network coverage locations can be found at http://www.ida.gov.sg

Read on to find how Cisco is deploying its wireless mesh technology for Wireless@sg