Posted by Anne Cater - BCVS
on 15/10/2009, 10:14 am
86.176.136.207
Freerunner - Free WiFi access for community spaces and charities
Freerunner is offering to install free WiFi wireless internet access in 50 public places for at least three years. The company will also install the Freerunner service for free in 500 charity buildings, provided that they have broadband access. From the Freerunner website: 'Other WiFi operators only cover urban areas where they can make lots of money from business travellers. 'So we decided to do something about it. We have a fund in place to get internet access to people who need it. The fund is paid for by the commercial side of our business, a number of corporate sponsors and advertising we place at the start of your internet session.
'Let us know why your community needs WiFi and we will come and install a totally free service in a public place for 3 years (or longer if we find sponsors to pay for it). We currently have enough in the fund to pay for 50 communities in the UK.
'Freerunner has also partnered with JustGiving.com to put free WiFi internet access where it's really needed - charities. If your charity has a broadband connection, we will come and install the Freerunner service for free in your location. It's perfect for charity shops as it gives people another reason to visit. It also gives you the chance to help bridge the digital divide. JustGiving.com and Freerunner have committed to provide this service to 500 charities, totally free of charge, forever.'
For more information, visit Website: http://www.freerunr.com/about/ For an application form, visit http://www.freerunr.com/community/ Email: connectmenow@freerunr.com Tel: (0800) 860 0815.
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