Iperbole wireless
What
Do you use free Wi-Fi internet in Bologna? Today it's easy: the Iperbole Wireless service allows free access to internet in several areas of town. The Bologna Municipality, supported by ITC private partners, is in fact providing a new service to its telematic community: the Iperbole Wireless network, a new way to use internet easily and everywhere, also using a mobile device.
Who
- Users already subscribed to the Iperbole Civic Network can take part in the Iperbole Wireless service simply by using the same access codes enabling them to enter the Civic Network.
- Anyone owning a mobile phone number can register in the related web page http://www.comune.bologna.it/wireless/it/register simply entering his/her phone number. After a few seconds a SMS provides the credentials to use the service.
- Users of the Bologna University (students, teachers, technical-administrative staff).
- It is also possible to enter the service through the FedERa federated authentication system, going to the related web page.
When
- 24/24 hours free on the Iperbole Wireless network in the outdoor areas.
- In the indoor areas, the network is available when the buildings hosting the service are open.
The service is not guaranteed during the slots of time needed for ordinary and extraordinary maintenance of the technical infrastructures.
Private Partners and Sponsors
The Municipality of Bologna together with Goonet S.r.l. signed an agreement for the development of Iperbole Wireless with the goal to progressively improve the technological infrastructure and the Wi-Fi coverage extension within the urban area. The agreement (subscribed in 2009) lasts 6 years.
Goonet commits itself to ensure the correct functioning of Iperbole Wireless (maintenance, technological updates, connection), granting a 2.4 GHz coverage.
All the investment and management costs related to the wireless infrastructure are charged to Goonet S.r.l. The Municipality is only responsible for the powering costs.
Moreover, other private sponsorships are ongoing in order to set up further Wi-Fi areas.
Users already subscribed to the Iperbole Civic Network: they can take part in the Iperbole Wireless service simply by using the same access codes enabling them to enter the Civic Network, at the url:
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