FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Maryalicia Johnson 407-246-3629 or
cell 407-468-3379

MAYOR DYER GOES WIRELESS
IN DOWNTOWN

ORLANDO, Fla. (January 14, 2004) –Mayor Dyer today joined downtown web surfers at Lake Eola Park to launch the “Orlando Downtown Wireless District Pilot Project”, turning downtown into a test zone for receiving wireless internet access. The launch included a wireless meeting between Mayor Dyer and local middle school students (view chat).

The pilot program, which will run from mid January through mid-summer, means residents and visitors will have free downtown wireless internet access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The district includes the street level of the Orange Avenue corridor from Robinson Street to South Street; Wall Street Plaza including Heritage Square Park; and Lake Eola Park bordered by North Eola Drive, Robinson Street, Rosalind Avenue and Central Boulevard (see map).

The Dyer Administration has undertaken the project so the city can learn more about the type of internet services that can best serve Orlando’s residents, visitors and downtown businesses. During the pilot program, residents and visitors will be able to utilize their laptop or PDA while enjoying visits to Lake Eola Park, or while sipping a cup of coffee at a downtown outdoor café. Pure Connection is the service provider and technical support provider for the Pilot Project. For more information, visit the Orlando Downtown Wireless District Pilot Project information pages.

See photos of today's event.
 

# # #