Originally published February 1 2005
California to offer wireless Internet access in state parks
by Mike Adams, NaturalNews Editor
The state of California has announced a partnership with SBC Communications to provide wireless access points in 85 California state parks. The service will allow campers and hikers to access the Internet from wireless-equipped laptops or handheld computers. The service will be free for users who are accessing California state government web sites, and will carry a fee for surfing outside those sites.
- One problem with camping is that it's tough to file taxes while sitting in a tent in the great outdoors.
- That is no longer a problem in California.
- The state last week announced a deal with SBC Communications to provide wireless Internet access points in 85 state parks.
- Now park visitors can take laptop computers and other portable devices to connect to the Internet from areas known as "wilderness."
- Internet access, provided through Wi-Fi technology, will be available mostly in central spots in parks.
- The first access point became operational in a state park in San Diego last week; the other access points will be in place by May, in time for the summer camping, hiking and e-mailing season.
- "If you wanted to, you could file your taxes from the beach," said Clark Keslo, chief information officer for California.
- But he added, "I don't recommend it."
- Under the deal, SBC will give park visitors free Internet access to California state government Web pages like those giving road closure information.
- Keslo hoped park visitors would use the free connections to learn about camp grounds and safety information.
- But using Websites other than government sites have to be paid for.
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