The Municipality of Bologna has launched a free Wi-Fi internet service that covers the centre of town and the University of Bologna.
The network supports fixed and mobile broadband internet access and mobile VoIP, and is upgradeable to WiMax.
City gets fixed/mobile broadband internet access and mobile VoIP
vnunet.com, 08 Jun 2006
The Municipality of Bologna has launched a free Wi-Fi internet service that covers the centre of town and the University of Bologna.
The network supports fixed and mobile broadband internet access and mobile VoIP, and is upgradeable to WiMax.
"Bologna is home to Europe's first university and is also the place where Marconi invented the radio, so it is fitting that it should now be home to the most advanced high-speed wireless network in Europe," said Patrick Scarlata, president of HI-TEL Italia.
The wireless network was set up by HI-TEL and local ISP Acantho, with support from Laboratori G. Marconi.
Professor Gabriele Falciasecca of the University of Bologna said that the network would offer citizens and students mobility, video security and VoIP and allow advanced services to be tested.

Corporation partners with The Cloud for 'dense and comprehensive' network
City council continues its mobile mission
Seoul takes the crown as worldwide wireless networks hit 100,000 mark

Intel explains how its Xeon processors can handle data-intensive apps

More thoughts on how servers can help manage overload

Remote access - Three steps to getting connected
3.4 million UK professionals now work from home – is your company equipped?

Cost benefits of a global collaboration network
This white paper is a must read for organisations looking for evidence of the bottom-line benefits of high-definition video and voice communications
Keep up to date with the latest products, services and technologies from the world's leading IT companies; IThound.com brings you over 6,000 white papers, case studies and analyst reports.

We chat to Mike Maddison, UK head of Security, Privacy...

Update designed to give mobile users a richer, more personalised...

More thoughts on how servers can help manage overload
Do you agree?
Have your say on this article