Bacolod LGU provides free Wi-Fi access

ELIXY KHIEL TURLA & RHYZA SION

GETTING CONNECTED.

Bacolod City Mayor Alfredo Abelardo “Albee”

Benitez claimed on Tuesday, January 24, that the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bacolod City has provided free public access to Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) connection at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) Grounds.

Mayor Benitez, on his Facebook Page, shared that Bacolod residents and tourists are eligible to access the “MABB Wi-Fi” by logging in through their smartphones or laptop devices.

Operated by GNET Network and Data Solutions, this free public Wi-Fi aims to help users conduct online communications, quick and easy surfing, and emergency connections while touring the BCGC grounds. A free 1-hour connectivity subscription shall be available to a single use-device per day within the BCGC access points, and once the subscription limit is reached, users can access the free Wi-Fi on the following day.

Aside from the BCGC, Mayor Benitez also said the City will also soon provide free internet connection at the City’s Old City Hall and the Public Plaza.

On September 28, 2016, the City Ordinance No. 09-16-788 (he Wireless Connectivity Ordinance of Bacolod), which aimed to provide accessible wireless internet connection in public places within the City was approved. These public places includes the Government Center grounds, Fountain of Justice at the Old City Hall, Bacolod Public Plaza, Bacolod Arts, Youth, and Sports Center, Bacolod City Public Library and all public high school libraries.