A new high speed Wi-Fi service will be rolled out across Adelaide city with the Federal Government, City of Adelaide and TPG Telecom partnering to deliver a state-of-the-art system under the Adelaide City Deal.
The new “ADLFree powered by TPG Telecom” Wi-Fi network will replace existing infrastructure with high-speed fibre optics to better meet user expectations of reliability and network performance across the city.
More than 250 wireless access points will power the new Wi-Fi network, expanding wireless internet coverage and access across the city and many of its iconic sites including the Adelaide Central Markets, the Art Gallery of South Australia, the SA State Library and the bustling bars and restaurants of Peel Street.
The network will be utilising the latest in high-tech Wi-Fi networking equipment and infrastructure, and the project will be owned and operated by TPG Telecom for the next five years.
The new system is expected to be ready for use in the next 12 months.
The $4.8 million project is part of a 10-year agreement between the Australian and South Australian governments and the City of Adelaide to grow Adelaide as an innovative and vibrant city.
“ADLFree powered by TPG Telecom will be an integral service for the community as Adelaide prepares to welcome back more tourists and international students, whilst also servicing the needs of all city users and residents”, says Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Sandy Verschoor.
“Not only will the new Wi-Fi assist businesses in the CBD and help position Adelaide as a leading centre of investment, but the free service will also be essential for lower socio-economic groups and people experiencing homelessness”, she says.
Premier Steven Marshall says initiatives such as the Adelaide City Deal, will propel the city even further, with it already having the fastest growing economy across the country.
“Our $699 million Adelaide City Deal is taking South Australia to new heights and I thank the Federal Government and Adelaide City Council for working with my Government to sign off and deliver important projects such as this”, Premier Marshall says.
Find out more about the Adelaide City Deal here.
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