Locals will now have access to 10MBs of free internet daily. After entering their cellphone number, the user will receive a unique voucher number via SMS, which will give them access to free internet.
"Businesses on Greenmarket Square will see a significant increase in the number of people lingering in their establishments, as more locals will schedule meetings outside of the office - or linger over coffee - while they enjoy wireless internet in the cosmopolitan bustle of this 300-year-old heritage space", says Henk Kleynhans, CEO of Skyrove.
"The influx of visitors to popular tourist locations during the 2010 World Cup will be significant and we wanted to ensure that we could accommodate even the most tech-savvy soccer revellers and possibly enhance the attractiveness of the precinct,” he adds.
"As we constantly strive to make Cape Town a valuable resource for both cultural and creative inspiration, the supplier's proposition has assisted us to strengthen our positioning as a creative hub," says Cape Town Partnership senior project manager Terri Carter. "We hope to roll out similar projects around the city very soon.”
