 CBS to provide free WiFi in midtown Manhattan ·Nov 29, 12:47 PM
“Through the wiring of billboards, Metropolitan Transit Authority displays and the offer of free routers to local businesses, the ‘CBS Mobile Zone’ will provide free WiFi service through more than 20 city blocks extending from Times Square north to Central Park South and from Sixth Avenue west to Eighth Avenue. “Certain locations already are up, and the whole area is expected to be outfitted by month’s end, CBS said… “Users who access wireless in the CBS zone will first get to an advertising-supported homepage hosted by the network. The page will feature local and national news, wallpapers, ringtones, maps featuring local restaurants and entertainment options and social This entire MediaWeek article is online here. share: del.icio.us.  Reddit  Digg  Yahoo  Wink  Windows  Google  Newsvine 
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