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Municipal Wi-Fi Networks in London, Alexandria
xfletch writes "An famous London Street is now coverered by a free municipal wireless hotspot. Upper street in Islington is now one long Hotspot. The local council has set up this municipal Wi-Fi which they call the Technology Mile using cool-looking lampost-mounted access points [picture] at 200 metre intervals along the street, and the whole area is covered by free wireless internet, allowing users to sit in any of the area's numerous cafes or parks and access the internet. The scheme seems to be an extension of the Streetnet project, and requires a free login, and gives an hour's access before requiring you to login again. It is internet only, so email needs to be via a web-based provider." (Read more below.)
Free WiFi Access in Downtown Alexandria
The city of Alexandria, Virginia is now providing free wireless Internet access to anyone in the downtown historic area. The one-year pilot program provides outdoor wireless service in an eight-block zone stretching from Washington Street to the Potomac River along King Street. According to the city, the network is NOT secure, so they are encouraging users not to do anything that relies on personal information. The city is hoping to attract private companies to install outdoor WiFi systems that would be free to the public, but a Verizon spokesman said there are “better alternatives” (that would certainly put money in their pocket, no doubt). (Thanks Shellie!)
Free WiFi Coming to Three Iowa Cities
A free wireless mesh network is being set up in the Iowa cities of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Coralville thanks to the efforts of non-profit organization Corridor Free Wireless Network .
Brighton rocks
Good piece in the Guardian on the LooseConnection guys: ""Nobody in Brighton is ever further than 10 minutes from a free wireless broadband hotspot," says Bill Parslow, head of ICT & e-Government at Brighton & Hove City Council. "This free Wi-Fi culture permeates the city and serves a real economic function, allowing free and easy access to the internet for mobile workers.""...
Wi-Fi Product Watch
The latest updates and new products in wireless networking: Linksys and Vonage offer "free" wireless router; Nintendo gets another wireless game for DS; Hawking's signal detector also connects; and more.
Free Wireless, Good Beer
I stumbled upon an excellent "virtual office" this afternoon. While riding my bike downtown for JUG meeting tonight, I decided to stop at a local restaurant: The HandleBar & Grill. While driving by a few months ago, I noticed a "free wireless" sign, so I figured I'd stop in and check it out. Sure 'nuff - I'm on it right now! Not only is this a good burger joint, but they have some good microbrews too. Better yet, I just noticed it's happy hour. So here I am, sipping on a Fat Tire and working on open source. Life doesn't get much better than this!
Free WiFi Access in Downtown Alexandria
The city of Alexandria, Virginia is now providing free wireless Internet access to anyone in the downtown historic area. The one-year pilot program provides outdoor wireless service in an eight-block zone stretching from Washington Street to the Potomac River along King Street. According to the city, the network is NOT secure, so they are encouraging users not to do anything that relies on personal information. The city is hoping to attract private companies to install outdoor WiFi systems that

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