티마루 시내, 무료 인터넷 서비스 시작

티마루 시내에서는 인터넷을 무료로 할수 있습니다. 티마루의 Aoraki Development Trust와 Vetta 라는 회사에서 

티마루를 여행하는 사람들을 위해서 무료 인터넷 서비스를 제공하기 시작했습니다. 

처음 30분은 무료, 그 이후 3시간에는 $2.5, 하루에는 $5, 일주일에는 $20의 요금을 가지고 있다고 하는데요. 

시내를 다니면서, 인터넷이 필요하면 바로 사용할수 있겠네요. 시내중심인 Stafford St 은 물론이거니와, 

Piazza 지역, 그리고 인포메이션 센터가 있는 지역까지 커버를 한다고 합니다. 

물론 30분의 시간이 짧다고 생각을 한다면, 티마루 시내도서관에는 무료로 인터넷을 무제한 사용할수 있기때문에, 

30분 이상의 인터넷을 무료로 사용해야하다면, 도서관으로 발걸음을 옮기시는것도 한 방법이겠습니다. 

커버 지역

Stafford Street: From the Piazza to Timaru Christian Centre Canon Street: From Stafford Street to Sophia Street Church Street: From Stafford Street to the Sophia Street roundabout Strathallan Street: From Stafford Street to the NZ Post PostShop Beswick Street: From Stafford Street to Inland Revenue Royal Arcade: From Stafford Street to Cocoon Hair Design Cains Terrace: From Stafford Street, half-way up the hill George Street: From Artfull Crafts to the Railway Station

It's official: Timaru now has free wireless internet access.

Timaru's public wi-fi network officially launches today after a month of testing by visitors and residents in the city.

Coverage stretches down Stafford St from the piazza overlooking Caroline Bay to the George St intersection, as well as to several side streets and the iSite area.

The network, Vetta Public Wifi, is a collaboration between Vetta Technologies and Aoraki Development Business and Tourism. The two entities shared the cost of hardware and have used the IT company's existing systems to make it operational.

During the testing phase, the network was available to the public in a limited area of the CBD. Between 100 and 200 users logged on daily, officials said.

To support the network in the CDB, access points were installed at several businesses that agreed to participate in the programme: one to one Group, Sports Check, Camera & Digital Kodak Express, 2 Stags Cafe, Reid & Wilson-First National and The Oxford.

All the businesses approached about the project were very supportive, ADBT chief executive Wendy Smith said.

"Aoraki Development Business & Tourism is pleased to collaborate with local businesses to provide infrastructure that can help to attract and grow businesses and visitor numbers to our region," Mrs Smith said.

"Public wi-fi invites both travellers and those here on business to enjoy more time in Timaru's CBD."

Users have access to the wi-fi network at no cost for 30 minutes a day. After that they would have the option to pay a la carte for additional time - $2.50 for three hours, $5 for one day, or $20 for a week, Vetta Technologies managing director Shaun Fisher explained.

For more information, go to www.wifi.vetta.net.nz.