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08-28-2006, 12:59 AM
Nokia Launches Free NYC Wi-Fi
Jennifer L. DeLeo - PC Magazine Thu Aug 24, 12:36 PM ET
Nokia and WiFi Salon have partnered to bring free Wi-Fi access and streaming radio, news, and other mobile multimedia services to New York City parks.
Nokia's free Wi-Fi network is now available in two New York City locations: Battery Park and Central Park. Eight more parks will be added to the Wi-Fi coverage by fall 2006, including Union Square Park, Prospect Park, and Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
The Wi-Fi network is operated by WiFi Salon, which was granted a three-year allowance to install and operate a total of 16 Wi-Fi hot spots in 10 of the city's parks. Access to the Wi-Fi hot spots are possible with Nokia's Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as the N Series phones, the N80 or the N90, as well as the Nokia 770 tablet. Park goers can also use their laptops or other portable Wi-Fi devices.
Click here to read about how we road-tested Google's free Wi-Fi service in the Mountain View, Calif. area.
However, Nokia's idea for free Wi-Fi access in parks also extends to offering mobile multimedia services through Nokia's downloadable software application, known as the Parks Software Suite.
The Parks Software Suite includes three channels. The first, "ParkCast", allows users to stream live radio and music from CBS Radio, a sports and news station, plus Voice of the Park, a local station that broadcasts events and streams jazz music. The "Park" channel provides event information and maps of parks, as well as content from amNewYork and the New York Times. Also featured in the software application is the Park WiFi Detector: one click of the button automatically detects a free Nokia Park WiFi network – if there is one – and connects to it.
"Wi-Fi connectivity gives Nokia an excellent opportunity to pilot new services and show the capabilities of Nokia's Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices," said Floris van de Klashorst, director of multimedia for Nokia. "Accessing fresh content from our media partners through the new WiFi application software loaded on their Nokia N80, N91 or the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, New Yorkers can enjoy some of their favorite pastimes—such as reading the paper, listening to music or accessing the Internet—in an entirely new way."
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Jennifer L. DeLeo - PC Magazine Thu Aug 24, 12:36 PM ET
Nokia and WiFi Salon have partnered to bring free Wi-Fi access and streaming radio, news, and other mobile multimedia services to New York City parks.
Nokia's free Wi-Fi network is now available in two New York City locations: Battery Park and Central Park. Eight more parks will be added to the Wi-Fi coverage by fall 2006, including Union Square Park, Prospect Park, and Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
The Wi-Fi network is operated by WiFi Salon, which was granted a three-year allowance to install and operate a total of 16 Wi-Fi hot spots in 10 of the city's parks. Access to the Wi-Fi hot spots are possible with Nokia's Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as the N Series phones, the N80 or the N90, as well as the Nokia 770 tablet. Park goers can also use their laptops or other portable Wi-Fi devices.
Click here to read about how we road-tested Google's free Wi-Fi service in the Mountain View, Calif. area.
However, Nokia's idea for free Wi-Fi access in parks also extends to offering mobile multimedia services through Nokia's downloadable software application, known as the Parks Software Suite.
The Parks Software Suite includes three channels. The first, "ParkCast", allows users to stream live radio and music from CBS Radio, a sports and news station, plus Voice of the Park, a local station that broadcasts events and streams jazz music. The "Park" channel provides event information and maps of parks, as well as content from amNewYork and the New York Times. Also featured in the software application is the Park WiFi Detector: one click of the button automatically detects a free Nokia Park WiFi network – if there is one – and connects to it.
"Wi-Fi connectivity gives Nokia an excellent opportunity to pilot new services and show the capabilities of Nokia's Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices," said Floris van de Klashorst, director of multimedia for Nokia. "Accessing fresh content from our media partners through the new WiFi application software loaded on their Nokia N80, N91 or the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, New Yorkers can enjoy some of their favorite pastimes—such as reading the paper, listening to music or accessing the Internet—in an entirely new way."
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