All-Purpose Wireless Remains Free in Islington, UK By Peter Orne  Wireless Government

For more than a year now, a Wi-Fi corridor in the London Borough of Islington that has provided free Internet access and localized information to the public will also enable CCTV for security and intelligent transport. More

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