How accessible is the free WiFi in public spaces?

Bengaluru | Wednesday | 14th March, 2018

Summary:

Road Wifi not functionalWhat was perhaps the first Wifi network in a public space in the city — the one on M.G. | Photo Credit: K_MURALI_KUMARmore-inThe Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) recently joined the bandwagon of government departments offering WiFi facilities to the public by announcing 400 free WiFi hotspots across the city. What was perhaps the first Wifi network in a public space in the city — the one on M.G. TTMC WiFi only on paperThe Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) wanted to make WiFi available to its passengers on the move, putting in place free WiFi in 95 Vayu Vajra buses. Its 2018-19 budget promises free Wi-Fi with assistance from the State government on major roads, BBMP offices and bus stands, in coordination with the IT and BT Department..