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The routers will be placed in such a manner that entire city would get public internet service, Commissioner said. “There will a smart pole in which LED light, Wi-Fi router, and a CCTV will come as a set. "It is said that the Wi-Fi service will be established as a part of smart city mission to encourage residents to connect with civic body for registering complaints as well as to serve as an amenity for incoming tourists to access the city. Addressing an interactive event between Trichy Corporation and Residents Welfare Association (RWAs) here on Saturday, Corporation Commissioner N Ravichandran said, "Soon the entire city will be covered under Wi-Fi hotspots through which people can utilise the internet service free of cost for first 30 minutes.After the free usage, user will be charged. TRICHY: To bridge the digital divide and to encourage residents in using Information and Communication technology (ICT) enabled services including digital grievance redressal platforms, Trichy Corporation will be launching public Wi-Fi hotspots across the city.With the civic body taking up preliminary study to identify suitable hotspot locations covering all 65 wards, Corporation has planned to offer Wi-Fi service free of cost for 30 minutes..