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Wi-Fi City Centre

The new Birmingham Wi-Fi city centre network can enable you to experience the benefits of broadband whilst out of the home, meaning you can work, talk and play whilst on the move. Wi-Fi enabled devices - such as laptops, phones, cameras and gaming consoles means that you can stay in touch and do what you need to do whilst out and about in the city centre.
View map of wireless city coverage and http://m.meetbirmingham.com

And birminghamfiz through the wireless network gives you access to FREE city information on amenities, services, news and events. Visitors to Birmingham with their own lap-top's or other Wi-Fi enabled device will have the benefit of being able to go online to read up on vital tourist information such as local attractions, where to eat and stay.

When you're new to town, this convenient way of accessing important information should make a visitors stay more rewarding and enjoyable as they get to see all the sights and sounds that Brum has to offer. This will hopefully increase the amount of time and money spent in Birmingham which will be of benefit the local economy.

How do I use the Wireless City network and what will it cost me?
There are a number of different payment options to access the network. BT Openzone offers up a range of tariffs for UK or international use, depending on whether you're a regular user (e.g. an international business traveller) or an occasional user. For further information visit www.btwireless.bt.com

Digital Lifestyle Questionnaire

The aim of this survey is find out about Birmingham citizens' access to digital technologies, use and attitudes and the difference this makes for everyday life in Birmingham. And as such, the extents to which citizens are empowered by their access to digital technologies.

Digital Lifestyles: WiFi

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