Free wireless access for S'pore extended till 2009
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Free wireless access for S'pore extended till 2009
- Nov 30, 2006
AsiaOne
Free internet access at wireless hot spots across Singapore will be extended from two to three years, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) announced today.
In an initiative that will be applauded by the tech savvy and those constantly on the move, the three operators - iCELL Network Pte Ltd, QMax Communications and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd - supporting Wireless@SG, which allows users to surf the internet at broadband speed for free, will extend the free access till December 2009.
An IDA statement also said that wireless connectivity in public hotspots will commence one month ahead of schedule at selected hotspots, from tomorrow.
The initiative is part of the Next Generation National Infocomm Infrastrusture which, when ready by 2012, will also comprise an ultra-high speed wired network.
IDA Assistant Chief Executive, Infrastructure and Manpower Development Group, Mr Khoong Hock Yun said: " Infocomm connectivity has the power to enrich lives. With Wireless@SG, we're another step nearer a truly mobile lifestyle for Singaporeans as the country progresses to becoming a globally connected and intelligent nation by 2015."
IDA says Wireless@SG will be available at public areas with "high human traffic". These include the CBD and downtown shopping malls along Orchard Road, as well as HDB town centres. By September 2007, IDA expects the number of Wi-Fi hotspots in Singapore to increase by more than five-fold from 900 today to about 5, 000.
With surfing speeds of up to 512 kbps when the service kicks in, users are also encouraged to give feedback on how to improve the Wireless@SG service by email, to the operator they are signed with. Details on Wi-Fi locations can be found on IDA's website (www.ida.gov.sg ).
Subscription details
The service comes in two tiers: A standard, free "basic tier" and a paid "premium tier". The latter provides higher bandwidth and better connectivity options plus quality of service. Operators say they have different packages to suit varying needs and there is no cap on the number of premium accounts a user wants to have.
Users can sign up with any of the three network operators starting 1 December 2006. The offer is open to all residents and visitors within the republic.
Registration can be done online by filling up forms available on the operators' websites. A password will be sent by SMS to the subscriber's mobile phone. If the user is at any of the Wi-Fi hotspots, simply select the Wireless@SG network and click on the 'New User Sign Up' button on the log-in page. Likewise, a password will be sent via SMS.
For those without online access or mobile phones, they can still register manually at any of the customer service outlets of the operators.
For further alternatives, check with your operator of choice. -
Free WiFi island starting today
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will you get fine if accidentally you access into one of the unsecured user network around that place?
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u will need to search for "Wireless@SG network" when u are at any hotspot...then register....and u will received sms with ur passwordOriginally posted by LinYu:will you get fine if accidentally you access into one of the unsecured user network around that place? -
Why!! Why!! Why!!
Q1)How come AMK central cannot receive signal sia?
Im stayin in the dead center lor.. Kaoz..
Q2) Isit AMK can use the singnet network or any of the 3
provider?
Q3) Any recommend good provider?
Cheers,
Pissed Wireless@sg User
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I can't even detect any freaking signal!
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yep yep.. freaking mad now..Originally posted by SexyChin:I can't even detect any freaking signal!