Free Sydney Wi-Fi

Current map of free wi-fi sites across the Sydney CBD.

Free Sydney wi-fi

In November 2006 the NSW government announces plans to implement a free wi-fi service across the Sydney CBD by 2008.

The Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority has set-up free wi-fi across TheRocks. They state:

‘The Rocks Hotspot lets you stay switched on while you escape the everyday, right in the heart of the city.’

The State Library and a number of city cafes have introduced free wi-fi to increase patronage.

Wi-fi voids

Access to free wi-fi across the Sydney CBD is currently being developed by the State Government. The potential for this technology to radically re-shape our habits and reorganise work and leisure is significant. It is likely that long before 2030 we will be able to achieve permanent connection all the time within the public realm. Will there be a counter desire to move into connection voids? To escape? Does this offer the potential to design ‘wi-fi free’ environments. (A)voids? Blocking the wi-fi signal can be achieved via a technological disruption of the signal or via material intervention. A UK based military contractor is currently developing a ‘wallpaper’ to block wi-fi signals. This new material is based on the same technology developed to allow the ‘stealth’ bomber’s skin to evade radar detection.

For details of free wi-fi access refer to the following:

http://www.smh.com.au/news/wireless--broadband/nsw-to-roll-out-free-wifi-service/2006/11/29/1164476252715.html

http://www.therocks.com/sydney-Discover-Free_Wi_Fi_internet_access.htm

http://www.stopdesign.com/log/2004/09/27/sydney-wireless.html

http://www.smh.com.au/news/wireless--broadband/sydney-wifi-project-on-track/2007/07/18/1184559848818.html

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communications/soa/Unwired-picked-for-Sydney-free-Wi-Fi-scheme-/0,130061791,339283253,00.htm

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/communications/soa/Free-Wi-Fi-network-comes-to-Sydney-centre/0,130061791,339281269,00.htm

http://blog.freesydneywireless.com/

http://www.wififreespot.com/aus.html