Cape Town - The company’s Garden will soon move into the tech-savvy era with free wi-fi services which could eventually spread to more areas in the Cape Town city centre.
The city, along with the Iziko Museums and wi-fi specialists Connected Space, are busy putting the final touches to the wi-fi installation at the historic gardens.
The service is expected to be active on Friday.
Smartphone and tablet users will be allowed 100MB of data each day and can learn a thing or two about the trees and plants in the gardens by scanning a code which will access information and interesting facts about the flora.
The wi-fi project will be a pilot for further provision of free wi-fi service to the public across the CBD.
Signage will alert visitors to the wi-fi parameters that will include the Company’s Garden restaurant and outside of the aviary.
Mayco member for community services Belinda Walker said: “We are very excited to bring the convenience of free wi-fi to a public space and give those who visit the chance to enjoy the breath-taking surroundings… at the same time.”
The public will be directed to a URL where they can log in.
For any problems accessing the service, users can contact the support line at 072 979 5056. – Cape Times