Free Wi-Fi is set to be rolled out across Manchester city centre — with advertising boards set to act as giant routers.
The advertising boards, officially called ‘community information panels’ (CIPs), have been installed at 22 locations across the city, and will act as routers for visitors and residents. The 22 locations include King Street, Deansgate, Oldham Street, Peter Street, and Cheetham Hill Road.
Users will be able to select Manchester City Council Wi-Fi network at any ad board which has the Wi-Fi symbol on. The boards will also be able to post emergency messages for ‘critical incidents’, as agreed with GMP.
