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Free WiFi Network Launched in Perth's "Resources Quarter"
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The resources sector has launched ResourceNet, a free WiFi internet network in the Perth CBD district known as the \"Resources Quarter\" that includes St Georges Terrace and Hay and Murray Streets west from William Street, up to the Barracks Arch near Parliament House.
CME Chief Executive Tim Shanahan claims that the service is an Australian first:
“A free Internet service like this – which is switched on 24 hours per day, seven days a week – has not been provided on this scale ever before in Australia,” said Shanahan. \"ResourcesNet will enable free Internet access, courtesy of the Western Australian resources sector, in a demonstration of the sector’s support and commitment to applying the latest technology to benefit the community\".
The CME statement did not disclose the speed of the new service but claimed it would be fast enough to enable a \"pleasurable experience\".
ResourcesNet is sponsored by Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Woodside.
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This is great news. Can’t wait to give it a test run.
Better still to see the resources sector investing back into the community.
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Indeed it’s great to see “big business” giving back to the community. Though I doubt if they’d fork out to expand access outside of the city itself, if at all.
Still. Woo free internet! heh.
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Great to see some smart and “switched on” folks have got this set-up. Would be good to see this extended to the entire city with some extra players involved.
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This is so good to hear. Even if it is just at the lower end of the “boardband” it’s a lot better than nothing. If this is maintained it will change the face of business in Perth for the better.
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Here is a link for a brochure in the free wifi here .
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There is actually a user-built wifi network across the suburbs already, though reception is patchy at best, and not really suitable for mobile interwebbery.
It’s known as the “Freenet”, and uses home-built high gain antennas with off-the-shelf standard wireless equipment. They even managed a 50km link from the Hills to Rotto at one point!
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I knew if I waited long enough I may be able to get free broadband!
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similar wifi hotspots in the UK
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4578114.stm
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Fantastic news for Perth. Puts perth on the map in business terms. Will encourage business to do more business here, great!
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