The head of the government of the city of Buenos Aires, Mauricio Macri, announced today that some public libraries will now have access to free Wi-Fi.
The plan, which was developed jointly by the Ministry of Modernization and the Ministry of Culture, will include 16 new libraries where people can go to surf the web for free.
“Today we are taking another step forward in our plan for free Wi-Fi connectivity in public spaces. This is a step towards an intelligent city that not only provides solutions that are open, but also helps to reduce the digital divide because of what will be free internet connection access points in all districts of the city,” said head of the Ministry of Modernization, Andrés Ibarra.
The initiative is part of the government’s plan to promote reading by being able to download books online and in general perform research. Their goal is also to provide open spaces where culture and complementary technology can come together.
It also offers a cheaper option then having to pay for food at a café or restaurant in order to use their Wi-Fi.
The connection system was developed by the Agency of Systems Information (ASI) and the Ministry of Modernization and offers free Wi-Fi 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The system has grown to include more than 90 access points across 15 neighbourhoods in the city of Buenos Aires. The government hopes to connect 200 more public spaces in 2013.
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