Free Wireless Internet Available in Portions of Downtown Towson

Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith announced that the county is providing free wireless Internet access in the area surrounding the downtown Towson county government buildings. This “WiFi” service will enable people to log onto the Internet for free via their laptop or other Internet-enabled wireless device. Five access points, or “hot spots,” provide access within a small geographic range around the County Circuit Courts Building, the Old Courthouse and the County Office Building, and Jefferson Building - both located on West Chesapeake Avenue, across the street from the courthouses. In about a month, two additional access points will be powered up around the Baltimore County Public Library. “This free Internet access will be a useful tool to the professionals, county staff, contractors, and others who come here to conduct business,” said County Executive Smith. Towson University is providing the connection to the Internet, Baltimore County is providing the wireless equipment. “Towson University is proud to be a partner with Baltimore County to offer wireless connectivity to our local citizens. The more we are able to help individuals connect with one another, as well as with information and resources, the stronger and more cohesive our community becomes,” said Towson President Robert L. Caret. WiFi access helps promote downtown Towson as a vibrant business destination. This service is considered a pilot program for the county with the possibility of further expansion to other areas in the future.

http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/News/releases/0530wifi.html

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