Freerunner Proposes Free Wi-Fi Access in Rural Areas
Freerunner, a telecommunications company, recently announced its plans to provide free Wi-Fi access points in the rural belt and low cost access to commercial areas. The company will set up the first fifty connections using its own funds and is looking for sponsors to expand its services in a bigger way, in a bid to fulfil the 2MB broadband for all dream in the
In addition, the company has also tied up with online charity JustGiving.com for providing free Wi-Fi hotspots across 500 charities locations in the
Owen Geddes (of The Cloud fame), CEO of Freerunner, has said that even though the internet is vital for everyone to function today, it is still not available to all. He added that his company’s staff is ready to begin with the first set of installations any where in the country, and that the company is looking forward to setting up more Wi-Fi hotspots across the
The company has asked community members to propose their Wi-Fi hotspot locations, feeling that the residents will be able to choose the best and most accessible spots for themselves. All applications for hotspots can be sent to the company either by emailing at connectmenow@freerunr.com or by making a call at 0800 860 0815. All those emailing an application also need to specify why they want the hotspots. The request should not be more than 150 words. People whose applications are approved will receive a confirmation, and their names will be displayed on the official website of the company.
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