[http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060706/clth012.html?.v=55]
The WiFi Downtown Pittsburgh
<http://www.DowntownPittsburgh.com>installation phase was unveiled today
in Market Square as Mayor Bob O'Connor hung the network's first
transmission radio. Installation of the Downtown wireless network, which
will be powered by US Wireless Online <http://www.uswo.net>, will be
completed by September 2006. Speaking on behalf of the WiFi initiative,
Michael M. Edwards, president and CEO of the PDP, said, "Free outdoor
wireless will be a tremendous enhancement for workers, residents and
visitors who want to utilize laptops, PDAs and other electronic
equipment in Downtown Pittsburgh." As an innovative initiative, WiFi
Downtown Pittsburgh will provide wireless access to the Central Business
District/Golden Triangle, North Shore and Lower Hill District at various
service tiers, including: US Wireless Online FreeConnect, which allows
free access for up to two hours each day and US Wireless Online
DayConnect, which provides usage at a higher bandwidth and can be
purchased in increments of $7.99 per day, $14.95 per month or $119.99
per year. FreeConnect users will be provided a minimum of 512 Kbps of
bandwidth, while DayConnect users will receive 1 Mbps. DayConnect users
also will benefit from VPN and other security encryption protocol
support. ... In addition to its wireless Downtown component, WiFi
Downtown Pittsburgh will provide municipal benefits, including four
secured mobile command units for the City of Pittsburgh's public safety
use, and will address digital- divide issues by providing complimentary
connections in partnership with Wireless Neighborhoods, an alliance of
community and faith organizations committed to support children's
education, promote economic development and address other social barriers.
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