Extension of complimentary service makes Galway largest Wi-Fi connected city

Galway has been confirmed as Ireland’s largest Wi-Fi connected city, with the doubling in size of its hugely popular free public scheme.

A new extension to Galway Free Wi-Fi, which officially opens this week, sees it expand from 13 to 35 access points.

The high-speed service provided by Magnet Networks now provides service to the City Centre, East Village, Latin Quarter, West End and Wood Quay.

Over 150,000 people have already used the service, with usage trebling in the past year and is expected to increase by a further 100% with the launch of the expanded network.

The ground-breaking initiative between broadband provider Magnet Networks and the Galway business community has seen free high-speed connectivity installed throughout the city centre, with the support of Galway City Council.

The public-private partnership – the first of its kind in Ireland – is operated in conjunction with the Galway City Business Association and has created a city-wide free Wi-Fi network.

Local businesses have allowed Magnet Networks to install access points on their premises, providing seamless connectivity within the city centre.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.

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