Citywide Wi-Fi For Internet Users Possible
POSTED: 8:59 am EDT April 10, 2006
UPDATED: 9:01 am EDT April 10, 2006
From WTAE TV 4 DT 5.1 a Hearst-Argyle station
PITTSBURGH -- City council was expected to consider a plan to create a citywide Wi-Fi network.
Mayor Bob O'Connor and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hope a system can be in place in time for baseball's All-Star game at PNC Park in July.
Details on the city's Wi-Fi network are being negotiated with US Wireless Online. The company will likely offer free Web surfing for two hours, and then charge for use after that, officials said.
Officials estimate a system would cost about $525,000.
A vote is expected Tuesday.
POSTED: 8:59 am EDT April 10, 2006
UPDATED: 9:01 am EDT April 10, 2006
From WTAE TV 4 DT 5.1 a Hearst-Argyle station
PITTSBURGH -- City council was expected to consider a plan to create a citywide Wi-Fi network.
Mayor Bob O'Connor and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership hope a system can be in place in time for baseball's All-Star game at PNC Park in July.
Details on the city's Wi-Fi network are being negotiated with US Wireless Online. The company will likely offer free Web surfing for two hours, and then charge for use after that, officials said.
Officials estimate a system would cost about $525,000.
A vote is expected Tuesday.
