Emcali extends Wi-Fi footprint

State-owned telco Empresas Municipales de Cali (Emcali) has announced plans to invest USD460,000 in expanding public Wi-Fi throughout the city of Cali. RCR Wireless reports that the expansion work will see 140 more hotspots installed in the city’s parks, squares and public spaces. At present, the company’s Wi-Fi is restricted to a number of commercial centres and public institutions, though Emcali hopes that with the upcoming extension its Wi-Fi services will be available in all public sites in the city. The project falls in line with Emcali’s long term aim of ensuring free internet access to all citizens in Cali.