Wi-Fi in the community

Wi-Fi in the community
BT Openzone is one of the leading providers of Wi-Fi services in the UK and Ireland. In 2008, 234 million Openzone minutes were used – up 85% on 2007.
     In October 2007, we launched the world’s first international Wi-Fi voucher scheme, which means cheaper and more predictable costs for travellers when abroad. The Openzone 500 vouchers offer Wi-Fi access across roaming partners in the US, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and Europe and Openzone access to hotels, airports and other hubs for an all-inclusive rate.
     We are also leading the way in building ‘wireless cities’ throughout the UK, in order to ensure that local residents, businesses, tourists and local government employees are always best connected.
     In Westminster, for example, applications include wireless CCTV cameras, which are helping combat crime and anti-social behaviour, as well as assisting with parking enforcement. We are also working with Westminster Council to provide online information – from cinema listings to council services – free to anyone logging on to BT Openzone from within the area.

		234m		Openzone minutes used in 2008 – up 85%