By: MarkJ - 24 April, 2008 (2:02 PM)
The Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate for London, Brian Paddick, has pledged to make the city into a
Wi-Fi capital, provided he wins the election of course. The scheme, to be rolled out in ten inner London boroughs for an initial trial period, would provide free
Wi-Fi access in all public places. It would be extended to cover Greater London after a public consultation:
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London is a 21st century city and as Mayor I would want to see 21st century technology accessible to all. If elected, I pledge to work with the private sector and local boroughs to make London the first Wi-Fi capital in the world. Access to the internet is access to knowledge, jobs and education and I will do all I can as Mayor to close the gap between the digital ‘haves’ and digital ‘have nots’."
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