BT today announced that it has made agreements with six UK cities for them to become wireless pioneers. This wil be the start of BTs plans to create a first phase of 12 Wireless Cities across the UK.
The first citys to benefit from huge wireless networks will be Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Cardiff and Westminster. The networks will give people access to information and services which could range from where to park to what's on at the local cinema, as well as improved public services like health monitoring, traffic monitoring and public safety.
The Wireless City rollout has started in Cardiff, where BT Openzone hotspots have already been installed in many city centre locations.
In Westminster, a dedicated high-bandwidth wireless network is already in place and is now being extended. The first six cities were chosen for their commitment to embracing the possibilities brought by the technology.
In Westminster, where the project is now moving on to its second phase, the pilot results showed that after wireless technology enabled the council to expand the public safety network, residents on housing estates now feel safer walking in their area after dark.
Steve Andrews, BT's chief, Converged Communications Services, said: “We are delighted to announce the first batch of many wireless agreements. We have been thrilled with the overwhelming response of local authorities and businesses wanting to be part of this wireless revolution. This first phase of 12 cities is just the start. We are already negotiating with many other cities.
“Our networks will make sure customers are connected at all times, but all people will notice is how valuable the services are, such as knowing where to park, access to tourist information and public services.
Gordon Graylish, vice president and GM Intel , EMEA, said: “We are continually looking to drive the adoption of new technology within the market and are delighted to be working with BT to bring the benefits of wireless technology to UK cities.”
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