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Wi-Fi Networking in Knowle West

by Helen 22/05/2009 in Bristol

Connecting Bristol has been working in partnership with Cityspace, Bristol Wireless, KWW Computers and Knowle West Media Centre in Knowle West to implement a Wi-Fi network in the area.
The network consists of three phases, firstly the implementation of a wireless backbone running from Broadwalk to The Park, Daventry Road, complemented by street level [...]

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Next Gen Bristol 09

by Stephen Hilton 09/02/2009 in Bristol

Next Generation Access (NGA) networks offer the possibility of very high-speed broadband connectivity of a magnitude far greater than anything that has been widely experienced in the UK.
Sponsored by CBN and Alcatel Lucent and supported by Connecting Bristol. Next Gen Bristol 09 is a one-day event, which will be held in central Bristol on 31st [...]

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D.I.Y. community fibre networks

by Kevin 05/08/2008 in Bristol

Superfast broadband is coming, but it will take some time and isn’t likely to reach everyone, everywhere. Communities in Bristol already have experience of clubbing together, led by organisations like Bristol Wireless, to ensure that they can have wifi access to the net.
The ONSnet project in Holland has demonstrated a successful model for installing economical, [...]

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From KWMC to myKP

by Stephen Hilton 11/04/2008 in Bristol

Thank you Makala for finding time to blog in what was a very busy and momentous week for the Knowle West Media Centre. Congratulations to you, Carolyn, Penny and all of the staff and local people involved in the two-day launch. I went along there this afternoon and was hugely impressed by what has [...]

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Dublin Free Wi-Fi Plans Blocked by EU Ruling

by Stephen Hilton 10/01/2008 in Connectivity

Dublin City Council’s plans to deliver free city Wi-Fi have been dashed by an EU ruling that the project is in breach of state aid rules.
The Sinn Fein Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald is reported as saying that ‘the decision is another example of EU policy making negatively impacting [...]

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My Kp Community Wi-Fi in Australia

by Stephen Hilton 14/12/2007 in Connectivity

We have learned that once you start using this ‘Inter web’ thing openly – things happen. A good example is the response to this recent Connecting Bristol blog post
We invited suggestions about how to re-brand Wi-Fi in the city, to raise awareness of the potential benefits. Your suggestions for new names included, Bristol Wireless, Bristol [...]

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Can you help us brand Bristol’s Wi-Fi Network?

by Stephen Hilton 08/11/2007 in Bristol

Bristol has a reputation as a wireless pioneer. The City Council and City Space Ltd. launched “Street Net” in 2003, at the time creating the UK’s largest street-level Wi-Fi network. Bristol Wireless is a leading provider of community wireless networks.
In recent years, many millions of people have bought wireless laptops, PDA’s, mobile [...]

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Mobile & Flexible Working is Coming to Bristol

by Stephen Hilton 13/04/2007 in Bristol

Mobile & Flexible Working is coming to BRISTOL – 2 May 2007
The Passenger Shed, The British Empire & Commonwealth Museum, Bristol
In association with: Bristol City Council & Connecting Bristol
Nomad is the local authority centre of excellence for mobile and flexible working. Connecting Bristol is delighted to join with Nomad to support a 1-day national [...]

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Connecting Bristol – Mapping streets and networks

by Clare 17/02/2007 in Bristol

On 24 and 25 February 2007, the OpenStreetMap team of volunteers will be adding Bristol to the global mapping revolution. Contributors to the OpenStreetMap (OSM) project are meeting in Bristol with the aim of completely mapping the streets and other major features of the city.
Anyone wishing to take part in the mapping weekend are asked [...]

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