Bangalore: Next time you are on MG Road, you can browse for three hours free of cost. The much-awaited free wifi service, Namma Wi-Fi, was launched by the department of Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science and Technology, on Friday. Users can now log on to free internet in the wifi hotspots in Brigade Road, MG Road, CMH Road and Shantinagar, Yeshwantpur and Koramangala bus stations.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion of the launch, minister of IT&BT S.R. Patil, said, “Free wi-fi used to be available only at star hotels and other privately-run places, but for the first time, free wi-fi will be available in public places.
The wi-fi can be accessed on laptops, tablets and mobile phones. With a speed of up to 512 kbps, each user can browse up to three hours or 50 MB data. More than 2,000 people can use free internet at once on MG Road and Brigade Road.”
As many as 23 access points have been provided in these two areas, each having the capacity to handle 100 users at a time. City-based internet service provider D-VoIS Broadband Pvt Ltd has introduced the service free of cost. Ramesh S of D-VoIS, said, “The facility can be utilised by youngsters who are always on the internet.
They need free Internet and they spend hours on MG Road. They can make the most of this service.” He added that the service will be improved in the later phase if there are more users and the speed decreases.
Apart from browsing, users can log on to mobile governance portals that will take them to BWSSB, BangaloreOne, KarnatakaOne and Sakala, among other applications. Also, certain websites are banned and the user service will be monitored, Ramesh added.
In the second phase, the government plans to introduce ‘Namma Wi-Fi’ in 10 other areas. Soon after, ‘Namma Wi-Fi’ will be available in Tier-II Cities like Mysore, Mangalore, and Gulbarga, enabling free wi-fi in 23 places across the state. Users can call the toll free number 1800 123 9636 to register complaints.
How to access? First time users need to connect to ‘IonNammaWiFi’ in the wi-fi areas and enter your mobile number and register. Soon, you will receive one-time password and the password will enable free internet access
source:http://www.deccanchronicle.com/
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