Free wireless internet was officially launched at the Touwsranten Community Hall today by Alan Winde, Minister of Economic Opportunities. This system can link up to 20 000 new users, and makes provision for 150 MB free internet per device, per day.
In Eden, the free WiFi project is being run by the non-profit organisation, Digital Village. The initiative is a pilot project and forms part of the Western Cape Government's R1,3 billion broadband plan to connect the province's residents to affordable internet, said Bronwynne Jooste, ministerial spokesperson.
"Residents will have unlimited browsing of selected Western Cape Government sites and online employment and education platforms such as Wikipedia and Career Junction," said Jooste.
Three WiFi Spots have been established in Touwsranten, at the local primary school, the Community Hall and a general dealer across the Community Hall. Residents living within 500 meters from these spots will have free access at their homes.
Read more in Thursday's George Herald, and online.
Alan Winde (middle), Western Cape Minister of Economic Opportunities, has a closer look at an antenna that was developed by Digital Village to extend the WiFi range in the community of Touwsranten. In front (from left) are Imel Rautenbach, a director of Digital Village, Winde, Jo-Ann Johnston, Chief Director of the Department of Economic Development and Tourism and Charles Standers, mayor of George. In the back (from left) are Justin Miles, a director of Digital Village, Herman Labuschagne and Francois Redelinghuys, the CEO of Digital Village. Photo: Michelle Pienaar
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