MetroFi AND THE CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON LAUNCH FREE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS SERVICE
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MetroFi, a leading provider of free, ad-supported wireless Internet service, today launched the first phase of Portland’s city-wide Wi-Fi network that, when completed, will provide users with free wireless Internet access at 95 percent of the city’s indoor and outdoor spaces. Beginning today, free Wi-Fi Internet access is available in areas of downtown Portland centered on Pioneer Courthouse Square, as well as much of the Buckman, Lloyd and Kerns neighborhoods.
Portland’s residents and visitors can now enjoy wireless broadband access with speeds comparable to DSL at no cost, using the MetroFi Free advertising-supported wireless service. In addition, MSN offers Portland’s MetroFi Free users locally relevant content and services, including weather, news and maps. Portland’s public works field personnel and first responders also gain greatly expanded access to wireless network services to facilitate more responsive data communications.
