Free Wi-Fi service expanded to 200 locations in Lahore

LAHORE: The citizens of Lahore have received good news as the scope of the city’s free Wi-Fi service has been expanded to 200 locations on the directive of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The Punjab Safe City Authority has increased the number of active Wi-Fi points from 100 to 200, effectively doubling the availability of the service.

New free Wi-Fi points have been activated in areas including Manga Mandi, Multan Road, Bund Road, Chohang, Shahpur Kanjran, Sunder, Valencia, Maraka, and other areas.

Maryam Nawaz emphasised that this initiative is part of the Digital Punjab Vision, aiming to provide emergency free Wi-Fi services to citizens.

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The service supports various applications, including the Police App and WhatsApp, and can be used to download apps and book taxi rides.

However, free Wi-Fi service does not support Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and other entertainment apps. Each Wi-Fi device covers a range of up to 300 feet from its respective point.