[Ecommerce] TxDOT first state to offer free WiFi Hotspots at highway rest areas

[Jeff Williams]

All,

 Statewide Internet =91Hotspots=92 Proposed By TxDOT

                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, May 26, 2004

     AUSTIN - Texas is the first state in the nation to provide free
wireless Internet access at its safety rest areas,  the Texas Department
of Transportation announced today.

     TxDOT began experimenting with wireless Internet service last fall,
when the department provided the capability at twin rest areas on U.S.
287 in Donley County. Free wireless service also is available at two
rest areas on the same highway in Hardeman County.

     The feedback we=92ve received so far has been very positive,=94
said Andy Keith, Safety Rest Area Program Manager for TxDOT=92s
Maintenance Division. =93Texas=92 highways are seeing an increasing
number of business travelers, truckers and RVers and access to
email is important to them. They have really responded favorably
to our four =91hot spots=92 on U.S. 287.=94

     TxDOT has taken the first step to expand the service to all of its
84 safety rest areas and 12 Travel Information Centers by issuing a
request for offer seeking vendors able to provide free wireless Internet
service and pay telephone-like Internet access at kiosks.

     Keith said he envisions computers in the kiosks being available
in 15 minute increments by swiping a credit card through a reader. But
wireless access will be free for anyone with their own equipment.

For more see:
http://www.dot.state.tx.us/txdotnews/026-2004.htm

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