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Estonia in 20 10 – the WiFi state ! Tallinn is on the list of 10 best WiFi citys on the globe. Some basic facts. 1.4 million people 45,000 sq. k meters Same size as Vermont and New Hampshire combined Average income p/p: ~$19,600(USD). Geography. Some quick wireless facts.
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Estonia in 2010 – the WiFi state!Tallinn is on the list of 10 best WiFi citys on the globe. John W. Heywood - 3.15.2007
Some basic facts • 1.4 million people • 45,000 sq. kmeters • Same size as Vermont and New Hampshire combined • Average income p/p: ~$19,600(USD) John W. Heywood - 3.15.2007
Geography John W. Heywood - 3.15.2007
Some quick wireless facts • The mobile phone saturation rate is over 100% and growing (!) • More than 90% of Estonians have at least one mobile phone, and many people have two and even three.
Today, there are 1,100 public wireless access points, of which 2/3 are free • The remaining 1/3 cost $1-$2 for 24 hours of use, or $25 for a monthly pass • Catalogued on WiFi.ee
WiFi areas • WiFi areas are attested & signed
WIFI.ee • Founded in 2002 by Veljo Haamer • Wireless catalogue of hotspots has grown from 0-> 1300 with 7 years. • Allows users to find WiFi hotspots in Estonia no matter where they are in the world John W. Heywood - 3.15.2007
WiFi exists in almost all places, all over the country2/3 Free, 1/3 Pay • supermarkets • coffee shops • ferry terminals • shopping malls • movie theaters • bookstores • car dealerships • bars • furniture shops • casinos • conference halls • grammar schools • middle schools • high schools • universities • town squares • museums • theaters • bus stations • airports • bowling alleys • castles • botany gardens • pool halls • sports arenas • campgrounds • golf clubs • Spas • Parks • Government buildings • Libraries • Farms • Beaches
WiFi – Even in the forest! John W. Heywood - 3.15.2007
WiFi – On Trains! John W. Heywood - 3.15.2007
WiFi – On Buses! John W. Heywood - 3.15.2007
The basic principles of WiFi • 4) Internet connectivity today is what electricity was 100 years ago. To some, this may seem to be a bit of an overstatement, though I believe it to be true, as do virtually all of the wireless experts with whom I have consulted.