Harlem to Receive U.S.' Largest Free Wi-Fi Network
Source: DailyTech
It will cover 95 blocks throughout Harlem. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is looking to attract new businesses and entrepreneurs to Harlem with the country's largest free public Wi-Fi network.
According to Bloomberg's website, the network will cover 95 blocks throughout Harlem, offering free Wi-Fi to its 80,000 citizens.
Bloomberg wants this service to draw new businesses and entrepreneurs to Harlem as well as serve visitors and current residents, including the 13,000 people currently living in low-income housing and may not be able to afford Internet.
The new Wi-Fi network will offer 24/7 access to anything from educational tools for kids and adults to paying bills to checking sports stats.
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They need to do this all over NYC. Carriers' data connections in Manhattan STINK, even on LTE.
DIE CARRIERS! DIE!