City continues to roll out Wi-Fi hotspots to boost digital inclusivity
12 July 2016
The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Corporate Services and Compliance, Councillor Xanthea Limberg, unveiled three more free Wi-Fi zones in the Cape Town Central Business District (CBD) on Monday, 11 July 2016. The three newest zones are situated at the Gallows Hill Traffic Department, at the City Hall and in the Civic Centre.
The Subcouncil 16 chairperson, Alderman Demetri Qually joined Councillor Limberg to test the newest Wi-Fi hotspots and the trials received a resounding thumbs-up.
Free public Wi-Fi
Members of the public who make their way to these City facilities will be able to connect their Wi-Fi-enabled devices such as cellphones, laptops and tablets, to the Wi-Fi. The basic use of the service will be free. Each person will receive a capped amount of data that will enable them to connect to their emails, read the news, engage in online social activities or to catch up on work while queuing for services.
‘The provision of Wi-Fi is a key part of our integration strategies where we aim to connect more people to services and opportunities. The combination of a daily data allowance, fast access speeds of 40 MB per second and the wide distribution of Wi-Fi zones, means a truly useful service that makes a difference to the lives of many residents.
‘This is a cornerstone of our strategy to build a city of opportunity and to help make progress possible for our residents. A lack of internet access could mean missed opportunities, which could prevent many people from achieving their goals and dreams,’ said Councillor Limberg.
This investment in broadband infrastructure will result in a lasting asset that will benefit residents well into the future.
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