What is WiFi?Wi-Fi (short for "Wireless Fidelity") is a term used to describe a type of wireless network that can be used to provide broadband internet access across a wide area. Most Laptops and many handheld devices come equipped with hardware that enables them to access the internet over a Wi-Fi network. * Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. |
About Wire Free Wilkes-BarreWire Free Wilkes-Barre, a nonprofit corporation founded in 2006, is a partnership between the City of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, King's College, and Wilkes University. Wire Free Wilkes-Barre’s mission is to enhance public safety, increase economic development, and improve government efficiency through the implementation of broadband wireless internet access throughout City of Wilkes-Barre. NewsTimes Leader EditorialWIRE FREE WILKES-BARRE CAMERA RFIWire Free Wilkes-Barre intends to solicit proposals from qualified firms with expertise in the building and maintenance of a city wide
camera system. The firm must provide a response to the Request for Information released today March 5, 2008. Responses will be received until 4:30
P.M. Eastern Time, on the 2nd day of April, 2008, at Wire Free Wilkes-Barre, 2nd Floor, Room 20, City Hall, 40 East Market Street, Wilkes-Barre,
Pennsylvania, 18711-3102. Copies of the RFI and coverage map can be downloaded via the following links:
CITY WIDE WIFI OPTIONSThe consumer segment of the city wide WiFi network is managed by Frontier Communications Inc. A day pass, monthly service, or even pre-paid wireless data cards are available from Frontier for consumer use. To learn more about the city wide WiFi network, including how to sign on, please go to Access Point Information For Technical support or help with getting connected, call Frontier Technical Support at (800) 469-6519. Wire Free Wilkes-Barre Board Members
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