Free WiFi Hotspots in Austin, Texas

All of Central Austin CBD & Zilker Park

The central business district (CBD), 78701

Type: Other Hours: Open 24 hrs/day.

Check out this press release: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/news/2006/digital_convergence.htm City of Austin introduces wireless initiative For immediate release March 15, 2006 The City of Austin, in partnership with the World Congress on Information Technology and Cisco Systems, will launch in May 2006 an Outdoor Wireless Mesh Project to expand wireless access points. This project will establish high-speed, roaming wireless access to the internet within the "mesh" coverage area in Central and East Austin. Also, it may extend established wireless hotspots to the outdoor wireless network. "It's exciting to see Austin truly become a digital economy-one that leads the way in developing innovative partnerships to increase access to technology in ways we never dreamed of possible," said Mayor Will Wynn. "This effort will help champion the divide for those without access to the internet and provide creative opportunities to those who do. The Outdoor Wireless Mesh Project will allow Austinites to stay connected while enjoying our quality of life. It will also be a benefit to our economic development practices." Several access points will be installed throughout two areas in Central Austin, including portions of East Austin, Downtown and Zilker Park. Wireless access will be available beginning in May for Downtown; June for portions of East Austin; and July for Zilker Park. The "Outdoor Wireless Mesh Project" will be the first of its kind in the nation by establishing a wireless field testing environment that will be available for new application development in the areas of education, economic development, City Services and Digital Convergence Initiatives. Contact: Pete Collins, Office of Communication and Technology Management, (512) 974-2344