iTools & resources

Developed as a free service from Birmingham City Council, birminghamfiz allows anyone who logs onto BT's Openzone network within the city centre to access information they need to get the most out of their time in the city. In many cases the information is 'live' and 'real-time', offering a genuine asset to the visitor, resident or person on the move.

Birminghamfiz will provide free information on a wide range of public and local services and will be an invaluable resource to anyone with a Wi-Fi (wireless broadband) device. As well as accessing details about council services, people will be able to use it to do everything from reserving library books to reporting graffiti. An easy-to-navigate menu will help users to log on for instant access to:

• Listings for local cinemas, theatres, music venues and sports events;
• Ideas of where to eat and drink;
• Train, metro and bus timetables;
• Where to park and where to find a taxi;
• Places to stay;
• Where to shop;
• Toilets and baby-changing facilities;
• News and sport;
• Local weather forecasts;
• Emergency services;
• Jobs;
• Schools, colleges, term dates and holiday clubs;
• Conference facilities and business support services.

How can I access birminghamfiz?

• Free access to birminghamfiz is available through wireless enabled devices such as mobile phones, laptops and PDAs
• You can access birminghamfiz for free when you are in the city centre wireless network. Simply go to Free-birminghamfiz or type http://m.meetbirmingham.com into your browser.

How can I benefit from birminghamfiz?

birminghamfiz cuts through the complexity of the internet to take you to free information on a wide range of public and local services. It is a valuable on the move guide for anyone with a wi-fi device.

As a resident you can use birminghamfiz to access information about council services and do everything from finding library books to reporting graffiti.

As a tourist you can use birminghamfiz to read up on local attractions and events, find restaurants and accommodation. birminghamfiz will be an invaluable guide in helping you get the best out of your visit and make the most of your time.

As a student you can use birminghamfiz to have free access to extensive learning resources and activities provided through the Birmingham Grid for Learning and BBC online services so that you can study on the move and catch up with some homework whilst waiting for your friends. http://m.meetbirmingham.com

As a business person coming into the city you can check out the latest travel information for delays and hotspots, where to park as well as keep in touch with real-time news on the move.

What next?

Birminghamfiz is under further development that is extending and enhancing the current range of services provided to include music and video clips, downloads and commercial services such as booking tickets online.

Why don't you tell us!
Birmingamfiz is your free information service to help you get what you need, when you need it, out and about in the city centre. Tell us what you would like to see and shape the future of birminghamfiz that is ahead of the game in providing free information on the move for those that live, work, visit and study in Birmingham.
http://m.meetbirmingham.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: Birminghamfiz