Wireless@SG is a wireless broadband programme that allows you to surf the Internet for free in more than 7,400 hotspots(as of August 2008) around Singapore, at speeds of up to 512 kbps. To connect to the network, all you need is a Wi-Fi enabled notebook or PDA, web browser and a registered Wireless@SG account.
You can subscribe to Wireless@SG with any of the three wireless operators that are supporting the initiative – iCell, QMax or SingTel.
- Online account application: If you have access to the Internet, you can log onto any of the three operators' websites and complete an online registration form. Alternatively, you can click on the “New User Sign Up” link found on the Wireless@SG login page when you select the Wireless@SG network at the coverage areas. The account will be activated immediately and a password sent to you via SMS.
- Customer Service Centres: If you do not have a mobile phone or online access, you can visit any of the operators' customer service centres to register and collect your password.
You can also check with your operator of choice for other registration methods. The registered account will allow you to roam within any of the Wireless@SG coverage areas, regardless of the operator’s network.
To give users greater peace of mind, Wireless@SG has now been enhanced with a new security feature. From now till the end of 2009, registered users can tap on a free Virtual Private Network (VPN) function that is offered on Wireless@SG.
VPN technology encrypts the data that is transmitted through an Internet connection to deter information theft. It is typically used by large companies to secure e-mails and other corporate information that is sent via external networks. Wireless@SG subscribers can now enjoy this added security benefit on top of their free surfing experience.
To activate this feature, users simply have to click on the “Encrypt your Wireless Connection" icon or the "Launch SSL VPN" hyperlink located on the Wireless@SG operators' home page. The VPN feature will be activated once the user accepts the terms and conditions for using the service.
Wireless@SG is a wireless broadband programme that allows you to surf the Internet for free in more than 7,400 hotspots(as of August 2008) around Singapore, at speeds of up to 512 kbps. To connect to the network, all you need is a Wi-Fi enabled notebook or PDA, web browser and a registered Wireless@SG account.
You can subscribe to Wireless@SG with any of the three wireless operators that are supporting the initiative – iCell, QMax or SingTel.
