george Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 A hotspot capital In a move to stop people from travelling around too much or wasting electricity at home, the BMA and True Corp are offering free Wi-Fi access in 10 major areas of Bangkok A hotspot capital BANGKOK: -- As part of its agenda to make Bangkok a green city, the Bangkok Metro-politan Administration (BMA) and True Corpora-tion are offering free Inter-net access at 15,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for a year. However, the access speed will only be 64 kilobits per second - enough to check e-mail and instant messaging. Yesterday, after the official launch at CentralWorld, some 500,000 Wi-Fi cards were given away for free at tourist centres and leading department stores, including Siam Paragon, Emporium, Central Plaza and Siam Centre. Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin says the campaign is part of the Bangkok Green Agenda, initiated by BMA to create a knowledge-based society and offer residents a convenient and safe environment by introducing wireless Internet access as a substitute to travel whenever possible. Green initiative It is through this that BMA hopes to save energy, reduce expenses and meet the demands of the more environmentally friendly young generation. The new Wi-Fi hotspots are located in 10 major areas, namely Silom; Rama IV; Rachaprarob Road; Rama I; Sukhumvit; New Phetcha-buri; Asoke; Charoenkrung and Rachadamnern Nok; as well as the Lumpini and Benjasiri Parks. Those interested can register for access privileges at www.truewifi.net, while those with the free Wi-Fi card can register at the website and renew their account every three months. The card is valid until the end of June next year. More members expected Non Ingkutanon, True's deputy director for broadband service, expects all recipients of the free Wi-Fi cards to log on during the first year. He also expects the current 50,000 Wi-Fi subscribers to treble by the end of this year. Currently, True charges Bt150 per hour for walk-in customers at hotspots, while subscribers to the True Move mobile-phone service pay Bt250 per month for unlimited access. -- The Nation 2008-06-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 A hotspot capitalIn a move to stop people from travelling around too much or wasting electricity at home, the BMA and True Corp are offering free Wi-Fi access in 10 major areas of Bangkok A hotspot capital BANGKOK: -- As part of its agenda to make Bangkok a green city, the Bangkok Metro-politan Administration (BMA) and True Corpora-tion are offering free Inter-net access at 15,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for a year. However, the access speed will only be 64 kilobits per second - enough to check e-mail and instant messaging. Yesterday, after the official launch at CentralWorld, some 500,000 Wi-Fi cards were given away for free at tourist centres and leading department stores, including Siam Paragon, Emporium, Central Plaza and Siam Centre. Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin says the campaign is part of the Bangkok Green Agenda, initiated by BMA to create a knowledge-based society and offer residents a convenient and safe environment by introducing wireless Internet access as a substitute to travel whenever possible. Green initiative It is through this that BMA hopes to save energy, reduce expenses and meet the demands of the more environmentally friendly young generation. The new Wi-Fi hotspots are located in 10 major areas, namely Silom; Rama IV; Rachaprarob Road; Rama I; Sukhumvit; New Phetcha-buri; Asoke; Charoenkrung and Rachadamnern Nok; as well as the Lumpini and Benjasiri Parks. Those interested can register for access privileges at www.truewifi.net, while those with the free Wi-Fi card can register at the website and renew their account every three months. The card is valid until the end of June next year. More members expected Non Ingkutanon, True's deputy director for broadband service, expects all recipients of the free Wi-Fi cards to log on during the first year. He also expects the current 50,000 Wi-Fi subscribers to treble by the end of this year. Currently, True charges Bt150 per hour for walk-in customers at hotspots, while subscribers to the True Move mobile-phone service pay Bt250 per month for unlimited access. -- The Nation 2008-06-25 Is it just me or by registering to access privileges at www.truewifi.net seems to be a good way to cultivate new customers. Wonder how much BMA is paying True for this. And why only for a year? Not sure how it will save energy with millions of people plugging in their notebooks and pdas at the local McDonalds so they can chat in air con comfort with their friends. I don't mind if they say we are giving away free wifi to make Bangkok a better connected modern metropolis, but saying it will make it more green is just the kind of thing we come to expect. What's next, hub of wifi for the world. Really, because we get free wifi, does this mean that students won't have to go to school or me to my job? Great, sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushit Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 A hotspot capitalIn a move to stop people from travelling around too much or wasting electricity at home, the BMA and True Corp are offering free Wi-Fi access in 10 major areas of Bangkok A hotspot capital BANGKOK: -- As part of its agenda to make Bangkok a green city, the Bangkok Metro-politan Administration (BMA) and True Corpora-tion are offering free Inter-net access at 15,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for a year. However, the access speed will only be 64 kilobits per second - enough to check e-mail and instant messaging. Yesterday, after the official launch at CentralWorld, some 500,000 Wi-Fi cards were given away for free at tourist centres and leading department stores, including Siam Paragon, Emporium, Central Plaza and Siam Centre. Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin says the campaign is part of the Bangkok Green Agenda, initiated by BMA to create a knowledge-based society and offer residents a convenient and safe environment by introducing wireless Internet access as a substitute to travel whenever possible. Green initiative It is through this that BMA hopes to save energy, reduce expenses and meet the demands of the more environmentally friendly young generation. The new Wi-Fi hotspots are located in 10 major areas, namely Silom; Rama IV; Rachaprarob Road; Rama I; Sukhumvit; New Phetcha-buri; Asoke; Charoenkrung and Rachadamnern Nok; as well as the Lumpini and Benjasiri Parks. Those interested can register for access privileges at www.truewifi.net, while those with the free Wi-Fi card can register at the website and renew their account every three months. The card is valid until the end of June next year. More members expected Non Ingkutanon, True's deputy director for broadband service, expects all recipients of the free Wi-Fi cards to log on during the first year. He also expects the current 50,000 Wi-Fi subscribers to treble by the end of this year. Currently, True charges Bt150 per hour for walk-in customers at hotspots, while subscribers to the True Move mobile-phone service pay Bt250 per month for unlimited access. -- The Nation 2008-06-25 Is it just me or by registering to access privileges at www.truewifi.net seems to be a good way to cultivate new customers. Wonder how much BMA is paying True for this. And why only for a year? Not sure how it will save energy with millions of people plugging in their notebooks and pdas at the local McDonalds so they can chat in air con comfort with their friends. I don't mind if they say we are giving away free wifi to make Bangkok a better connected modern metropolis, but saying it will make it more green is just the kind of thing we come to expect. What's next, hub of wifi for the world. Really, because we get free wifi, does this mean that students won't have to go to school or me to my job? Great, sign me up. Those interested can register for access privileges at www.truewifi.net, while those with the free Wi-Fi card can register at the website and renew their account every three months. I couldn't find anywhere on the Truewifi website to register! any clues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkjames Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 A hotspot capitalIn a move to stop people from travelling around too much or wasting electricity at home, the BMA and True Corp are offering free Wi-Fi access in 10 major areas of Bangkok A hotspot capital BANGKOK: -- As part of its agenda to make Bangkok a green city, the Bangkok Metro-politan Administration (BMA) and True Corpora-tion are offering free Inter-net access at 15,000 Wi-Fi hotspots for a year. However, the access speed will only be 64 kilobits per second - enough to check e-mail and instant messaging. Yesterday, after the official launch at CentralWorld, some 500,000 Wi-Fi cards were given away for free at tourist centres and leading department stores, including Siam Paragon, Emporium, Central Plaza and Siam Centre. Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin says the campaign is part of the Bangkok Green Agenda, initiated by BMA to create a knowledge-based society and offer residents a convenient and safe environment by introducing wireless Internet access as a substitute to travel whenever possible. Green initiative It is through this that BMA hopes to save energy, reduce expenses and meet the demands of the more environmentally friendly young generation. The new Wi-Fi hotspots are located in 10 major areas, namely Silom; Rama IV; Rachaprarob Road; Rama I; Sukhumvit; New Phetcha-buri; Asoke; Charoenkrung and Rachadamnern Nok; as well as the Lumpini and Benjasiri Parks. Those interested can register for access privileges at www.truewifi.net, while those with the free Wi-Fi card can register at the website and renew their account every three months. The card is valid until the end of June next year. More members expected Non Ingkutanon, True's deputy director for broadband service, expects all recipients of the free Wi-Fi cards to log on during the first year. He also expects the current 50,000 Wi-Fi subscribers to treble by the end of this year. Currently, True charges Bt150 per hour for walk-in customers at hotspots, while subscribers to the True Move mobile-phone service pay Bt250 per month for unlimited access. -- The Nation 2008-06-25 Is it just me or by registering to access privileges at www.truewifi.net seems to be a good way to cultivate new customers. Wonder how much BMA is paying True for this. And why only for a year? Not sure how it will save energy with millions of people plugging in their notebooks and pdas at the local McDonalds so they can chat in air con comfort with their friends. I don't mind if they say we are giving away free wifi to make Bangkok a better connected modern metropolis, but saying it will make it more green is just the kind of thing we come to expect. What's next, hub of wifi for the world. Really, because we get free wifi, does this mean that students won't have to go to school or me to my job? Great, sign me up. Those interested can register for access privileges at www.truewifi.net, while those with the free Wi-Fi card can register at the website and renew their account every three months. I couldn't find anywhere on the Truewifi website to register! any clues? Like everything else it seems, the True th is in the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexth Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Yeah, yeah, yeah, more customers...what about more SPEED?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamhc Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 This may answer why I was offered a FREE TRUE SIM at Big C, Pattaya Tai, yesterday. At the time, I turned it down as nothing is really for free ir Thailand !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlRedEyes Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 64kb/s Wow. Let's not all rush haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampal Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 free is always good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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