Between 50 and 100 Wi-Fi hotspots will be installed in public spaces in Tampa, Florida, reports tampabay.com.
Over a year ago Mayor Bob Buckhorn stated he wanted to bring free Wi-Fi to public spaces in the city, but up until now no hotspots have been installed. The mayor hopes that installation of free Wi-Fi will help attract young professionals with technology skills to Tampa.
Bright House Networks were chosen for the project, which will involve installing Wi-Fi hotspots in the city’s downtown area and riverfront public parks, reports cedmagazine.com. Users who aren’t Bright House customers will only be able to use the service for two hours a day or 1GB a month. After they’ve surpassed their limit, they can choose to purchase more data or time. Moreover, all users will be able to enjoy an advert-free browsing experience.
Craig Cowden, chief network officer and senior vice president of enterprise solutions at Bright House, says the firm is pleased to be working on the project with Mayor Buckhorn.
“Bright House Networks is committed to the communities we live and work in and we continue to significantly invest in our network and technology infrastructure to provide Wi-Fi access in additional public areas, and make life easier for our customers,” he explained.
