Wireless Broadband network launched in City of London

Wireless Broadband provider The Cloud have announced the launch of an outdoor WiFi network across the City of London.

Following successful trials since last year with the City of London Corporation, The Cloud announced the official launch today.  The network will offer wireless broadband access to over 350,000 people through a WiFi enabled device such as a laptop or mobile phone.

Free access is being provided for the first month in association with Nokia.  The Cloud and Nokia will also spend the next month publicizing the network

The network involves the use of Broadband Mesh technology, provided by BelAir networks with the wireless equipment built into existing lamp posts and street signs.

Commenting on the launch, Niall Murphy, Chief Strategy Officer of The Cloud said:

“Metro WiFi networks are changing the face of towns and cities around the world for both public access and public sector applications. The City of London network is a global benchmark for cities and metro WiFi, and an exciting addition to The Cloud’s network across the UK and our other city networks in Europe. Working with Nokia demonstrates the value these kinds of networks deliver for exciting and useful ‘internet everywhere’ access on the move.”