Brisbane City Council is offering free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access in 22 parks and public spaces across the city.

 

The Wi-Fi service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed without login requirements.

 

Enabled devices include:

  • personal computers
  • video game consoles
  • mobile phones
  • MP3 players
  • personal digital assistants

 

Other councils are following Brisbane City Council’s lead, with Melbourne City Council $45,000 on a free wireless hotspot trial to target the 40 percent of local residents who don't have home internet access.

 

Darebin City Council will set up two internet hotspots in the town square and shopping and dining district over the next few years. Many local councils have installed wi-fi hotspots in their libraries.