As part of the Government’s plans to see over 1,000 public buildings in cities across the UK offering free wi-fi, residents and visitors in the Cambridge area will be able to connect at locations such as the City’s Guildhall, Park and Ride sites, Children’s centres in Cambridge and surrounding villages, and the Cambridge Central Library in the Grand Arcade.
The programme is part of a £150m investment to transform the digital capability of UK cities, making them even more attractive places to live, do business, visit and invest in. Millions and millions of visitors, citizens and business men and women can take advantage of this huge boost to free connectivity in the UK.
Claire Ruskin, CEO of Cambridge Network, said:
“Connectivity is essential for global business and we are delighted that Cambridge is continuing to push ahead with ways to help business life as well as social life in the city.
“Accessible Wi-Fi is very important and we appreciate the initiative to keep making things easier. Cambridge is a great place to do business, a great place to live and if we can't meet people face to face, then free Wi-Fi is nearly the next best thing!”
Over the coming months, libraries, museums, civic centres, transport hubs, sporting complexes and other buildings around the UK will begin to offer free wi-fi – some have already gone live, and the remainder are all on track to be up and running as soon as March 2015.
Demonstrating the ongoing transformation of the UK’s digital landscape, this project will ensure our cities boast world-class connectivity and are equipped to deal with the increasing demands of the digital age.
Digital Economy Minister Ed Vaizey said:
“The digital landscape of the UK is undergoing a period of tremendous improvement and is all part of the Government’s long term economic plan. For business, visitors and the UK public, accessing wifi in our cities is absolutely vital. I’m delighted this government scheme is on track. These free hotspots will be instrumental in making UK cities even more attractive as places to not only do business, but to visit as well.”
The UK cities involved are Aberdeen, Belfast, Brighton & Hove, Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Derby, Derry, Edinburgh, Leeds/Bradford, London, Manchester, Oxford, Perth, Portsmouth and Salford. #findfreewifi
For a list of buildings in each city, visit http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=202405357373084260711.000505dc3164a72e354ea Please note that proposed locations are subject to change and relevant planning permissions being obtained.
More information on the SuperConnected Cities Programme is at www.gov.uk/investing-in-super-connected-cities
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