[Press Release] : Free WiFi in Columbia Parks

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 22, 2009

CONTACT: Tammy Miller, Parks and Recreation
 (573) 874-7465

Free WiFi in Columbia Parks

COLUMBIA, MO - Park users can now get WiFi Internet access for free in
Flat Branch and Stephens Lake Parks. Coverage is available for both
blocks of Flat Branch Park and selected areas of Stephens Lake Park
around the park shelters, beach area, and Riechmann Pavilion. 

"We are very pleased that we are able to offer this free service to our
residents and visitors who may want to surf the Internet or finish some
work while watching their children playing at the park," said Mike
Griggs, Park Services Manager. 

The only equipment required to access the free service is a laptop and
a WiFi card that is compatible with the 802.11(x) standard. On the
laptop, search for available WiFi networks, select the "(park name)" and
click on "connect." Users will be redirected to a welcome page. On the
welcome page, click on the "connect" link to access the Internet.

Providing free Wi-Fi in the parks was an initiative by the City Council
and the Parks and Recreation Department to help keep people connected
and have Internet available for park events. The project was funded by
the Park Sales Tax and cost $5,625. iZones is a sponsor for the project
and has donated the monthly Internet costs as a way to give back to the
city and attract more people to use the park resources.

For more information about wireless Internet, contact iZones at
573-499-6637 or www.izones.net. For more information about WiFi in the
parks, contact Parks and Recreation at 573-874-7460 or
www.GoColumbiaMo.com.



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