BusinessLive reports that the rollout of free Wi-Fi in City of Johannesburg (CoJ) public spaces has reached a new milestone, with 25 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations now fully integrated.

“Integrating all municipal Wi-Fi networks under Joburg Free Wi-Fi is a significant leap forward in providing uninterrupted connectivity for residents. This initiative will simplify access, improve efficiency, and contribute to a more inclusive digital economy,” said Aubrey Mochela, group chief technology officer. As part of the initiative, the city is moving towards a unified Wi-Fi network by introducing a universal Service Set Identifier (SSID) across all locations. This means that CoJ facilities, Wits University, BRT stations, Metrobus hubs, and other municipal spaces will now operate under the same Wi-Fi name, namely “Joburg Free Wi-Fi”. Once fully implemented, the universal SSID will mean that residents, students and business professionals will no longer have to reconnect when moving between Wi-Fi-enabled locations, ensuring an unbroken digital experience throughout Joburg’s public spaces. Beyond BRT stations, the initiative will extend coverage to additional public transport nodes, community centres, libraries, and government offices. Transport MMC Kenny Kunene pointed out that the cost of mobile data remained prohibitively high for many South Africans.

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