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Wireless Internet Connection

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Wireless Internet Connection
The Forum Site plays host to the most advanced technologies in order to access and transmit information. The Wi-Fi server allows you to connect to Internet, E-mail or enter into the corporation’s network from your PC or PDA without the use of cables.

Technology
The information is transmitted via radio on frequency 2, 4GHz and therefore allows for a portable terminal with a Wi-Fi card to access Internet using a connection of up to 11Mbps according to the standard 802.11b. The minimum equipment needed is a PC or a PDA with a PCMCIA or wireless USB adaptor.

Coverage inside the territory
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The wireless network has been dispersed to allow Internet coverage on a wide band frequency to various areas inside the Forum territory: Convention Centre / Media Centre, The Forum Building, The Fair, The Talismans of the World, Ronda Wharf, Peace Wharf, Captains Building and the Maritime Area and The Marina Stage.

Service Points
In the Forum site there are different sales points or ticket booths where the prepaid cards will be sold.
Contract Types
The system installed in the Wi-F network of the Forum site can be paid through different methods:

Prepaid 24hrs card.
Contains a PIN which allows access to the ADSL Wi-Fi Area. This card can be bought online and grants access during 24hrs.

Prepaid 1hr card.
Allowing 1 hr access

Personal ADSL Wi-Fi area card.
By way of a monthly subscription this card allows telephone calls and Internet access via Wi-Fi.

Global ADSL Wi-Fi area card.
Allows the holder to call and surf paying for a determined time and using time up in periods of 10 minutes.