Cork city Wi-Fi Internet access
Europe's largest Wi-Fi network
Cork City Council have announced a next generation self configuring
mesh based wi-fi internet access network which provides wireless
internet connectivity for laptops, PDAs and other compatible equipment
in the city centre. The system allows users to roam within the
city centre area without having to reconnect as they move about.
The system is connected to a 54 Mbits/sec backbone and each user's
bandwidth is uncontented.
The system is connected to the Cork
Metropolitan Area Network (CMAN) to provide backhaul to the internet.
| Supported devices: |
802.11a
802.11b
802.11g |
| Coverage: |
1.5 km2 city centre area |
| Operational from: |
February 2005 |
| Payment: |
By credit card or pre-paid card. |
| Free access to: |
www.corkcity.ie
www.cork2005.ie
EU Portal
Oasis (Irish Government
Consumer Portal)
|
| Contractor: |
Smart Telecom
Website |
Applications:
- Internet access and e-mail using PDAs and laptop PCs
- VoIP telephony using Skype,
Blueface, etc (at a fraction of
the cost of using one of the city's over priced and generally poor
quality mobile phone networks!)
- Wireless digital video/audio content transportation
- City / local government applications
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