By the end of the year, citizens and tourists in Hue City, Vietnam’s former Royal Capital, will be able to enjoy free wireless internet service anytime in the major public areas.

At its initial phase, Wi-Fi hotspots will be strategically setup at railway stations, airports, bus stations, wharves and the other public places frequently visited by tourists.

The Viet Nam Posts and Telecommunications Group is providing the service in Hue. Relevant agencies are surveying and installing 181 wireless internet connection facilities in Hue and the ancient villages of Phuoc Tich, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien Hue Province.

In addition, the project is also being in done in close collaboration with the The People’s Committee of Thua Thien Hue.

According to an official statement, costs for running the service will be covered by budgets and contributions from local businesses such as hotels and travel agencies.

Source: http://www.futuregov.asia