Subject: [NEXTEL-1] Queensland to test wireless net

From: Marcel <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2003 04:20:28 -0500

Queensland to Test Use of Wi-Fi Hot Spots

The government of Australia's Queensland will test the use of 802.11b Wi-Fi
networks in about 20 government buildings across the state. The test will
evaluate Wi-Fi technology as options to using fixed-line networks. The test is
expected to last 12 months, and requests for proposals for the project will be
received until April 1.
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Queensland to test wireless net

Brisbane
March 10 2003

Brisbane Broncos fans sitting in the stands of the new
Suncorp Stadium will be able to check scores from other
NRL matches on the internet for a trial period.

The $280 million stadium, due to open in June, is one of up
to 20 sites being considered for a trial of Wi-Fi, or wireless
internet technology, by the Queensland government.

Innovation Minister Paul Lucas said today the "hotspots"
would provide users with cheap mobile broadband data
services and mobile access to the internet.

"While sitting in the stand or the lobby of a government office
you'll be able to log directly on to the Queensland government
website," Mr Lucas said.

"From there, you'll be able to connect to your own internet
service provider on either a subscription or pay-per-use
basis."

Users must have a laptop or hand-held computer with a
special wireless access card or chip.

Wireless internet hotspots already exist in some airports,
hotels, conference centres and coffee shops, as well as
Brisbane's Queen Street Mall.

The 12-month trial will examine the demand for such a
service, its capabilities, convenience and cost.

This week the government will advertise for a partner with
one or more commercial organisations to undertake the trial.

Mr Lucas said if the trial was successful, the network would
be expanded to government facilities throughout the state.

AAP

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/03/10/1047144895256.html
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