Business
Barbados on track to providing 100% free Wi-Fi access
The vision of Barbados as a 24-hour work hub has moved closer to reality as the Barbados Entrepreneurship Foundation (BEF) reports that almost 60% of the island is now wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) accessible.
This was the position achieved by November 11, 2011, the target date initially set one year ago by the BEF to achieve full island-wide free internet access.
While acknowledging that they had fallen short of this ambitious target, the private sector-led foundation was pleased to report that their concerted efforts had transformed the island from a position of about 1% free wireless access to almost 60% access.
The project is fundamental to propelling Barbados to the center of global business with the incremental proliferation of free Wi-fi hotspots, which in turn will enable new business opportunities and innovations