The Register reports that the Government from end of July will allow commercial provision of public Wi-Fi/802.11b networks.
“Previously, public WLANs in the UK could only be set up and used if no money changed hands, and operators were supposed to obtain a Wireless Telegraphy Act licence. However operators will still need a Telecommunications Act licence.”
This move should make it a lot easier not just for companies like Starbucks and BT to offer wireless Internet access but also for non-profit community organizations to make it available without as much red tape.
