Singapore planning free wireless broadband service in public areas

Asian country Singapore has said that they are planning to provide free wireless broadband service in public areas from next year.

The government is planning to increase the number of wireless hotspots from 900 currently to 5,000 over two years.

This would allow the local citizens to access internet wirelessly from public hotspots in addition to homes, offices and schools.

These plans were revealed by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore.

The free internet service would be provided up to a speed of 512 Kbps. Consumers who want to surf the web at a faster pace could opt for a premium service.

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in a statement on these plans: “As we move forward in the digital age, we must broaden the opportunities for all segments of the population to access and benefit from technology. We must create digital opportunities for Singaporeans and never allow a digital divide in our society.”