Date:16/08/11
The people in Taiwan will soon enjoy free Internet services in public areas in the country once the nationwide Wi-Fi service is launched in October. Shih Zen-chung, director of the Management Information Centre, Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MOTC) said the nationwide Wi-Fi service aims to bring convenience to people in looking online information using their electronic devices. Wi-Fi services will be available in airports, government agencies, post offices, schools, tourist information centres, tourist attractions and train stations. “The idea is to provide an average broadband speed of 512K, but the actual speed will depend on the number of people using the service during a specific period,” Shih explained. To enjoy the free Wi-Fi services, Shih said that users will need to register online with their mobile phone numbers. An authentication code will later be approved allowing users to access the service nationwide. “The purpose of registering phone numbers is to prevent the use of Wi-Fi in public areas for committing crimes,” Shih stressed.
Currently, phone service providers require two forms of identification for mobile phone number applications. This allows judicial authorities to trace the offender when a crime is committed through this channel, he said. Foreigners who have local cell phone numbers can also apply for the service, Shih said. Earlier this year, the Taipei government in Taiwan has started its free wireless Internet services in public facilities in its drive to become ‘Intelligent fibre city’.
City Mayor Hau Lung-bin has launched the “TPE-Free” service which is initially accessible in places such as mass rapid transit stations, underground shopping malls, city government offices, city hospitals and libraries. Shih said Wi-Fi installation nationwide is slated for completion at the end of August, while services will be tested in September. Citizens will be able to register beginning October.
Taiwan's free public Wi-Fi to launch in October
The people in Taiwan will soon enjoy free Internet services in public areas in the country once the nationwide Wi-Fi service is launched in October. Shih Zen-chung, director of the Management Information Centre, Ministry of Transportation and Communication (MOTC) said the nationwide Wi-Fi service aims to bring convenience to people in looking online information using their electronic devices. Wi-Fi services will be available in airports, government agencies, post offices, schools, tourist information centres, tourist attractions and train stations. “The idea is to provide an average broadband speed of 512K, but the actual speed will depend on the number of people using the service during a specific period,” Shih explained. To enjoy the free Wi-Fi services, Shih said that users will need to register online with their mobile phone numbers. An authentication code will later be approved allowing users to access the service nationwide. “The purpose of registering phone numbers is to prevent the use of Wi-Fi in public areas for committing crimes,” Shih stressed. Currently, phone service providers require two forms of identification for mobile phone number applications. This allows judicial authorities to trace the offender when a crime is committed through this channel, he said. Foreigners who have local cell phone numbers can also apply for the service, Shih said. Earlier this year, the Taipei government in Taiwan has started its free wireless Internet services in public facilities in its drive to become ‘Intelligent fibre city’.
City Mayor Hau Lung-bin has launched the “TPE-Free” service which is initially accessible in places such as mass rapid transit stations, underground shopping malls, city government offices, city hospitals and libraries. Shih said Wi-Fi installation nationwide is slated for completion at the end of August, while services will be tested in September. Citizens will be able to register beginning October.
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