What is Wireless@KL?
KL Wireless Metropolitan Project, Wireless@KL is one of the pioneer projects initiated by DBKL and MCMC under the 'Klang Valley Broadband Push' (KVB90) to transform Kuala Lumpur into a wireless city. It is also in line with Kuala Lumpur Structural Plan 2020 to make Kuala Lumpur a world-class city.

What does Wireless@KL offer?
Wireless@KL offers you FREE access to the Internet via wireless broadband service at speeds of up to 512 kilobits per second (kbps) and at a maximum data usage (download / upload) of 500MB per month.

Where can I access Wireless@KL?
There will be 1,500 Wi-Fi APs (Access Points) around the city in commercial areas, offices, residential areas, community centers and other public areas. It aims to provide 80 per cent coverage of Kuala Lumpur, and it will be available for free for the first two years. Please refer to the coverage section for the list of outlets.

Who can access Wireless@KL Network?
ANYONE in KL can enjoy Wireless@KL. It's available to the public at large, whether you're a student, housewife, tourist, business person, executive or agent. You can connect to Wireless@KL anytime, almost anywhere in KL.

How do I access the service?
All you need to do is be in a Wireless@KL hotspot. You then have to switch on the wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) appliance which is readily available on your laptop, PDA, Wi-Fi/dual-mode phone or infotainment device (i.e. iPOD, Sony PSP, etc). You then connect to the Wireless@KL network and sign up. It's as simple as that.

What do I need to do to access the Wireless@KL Network?
Users are required to register to obtain their free account. Once registered, users need to login using their chosen username and password.

What benefits do I get by registering myself at Wireless@KL?
Users would able to surf the internet for free. Users would also be able to access the Wireless@KL portal where you'll find useful information on where to go around KL city, the latest news on KL happenings and much more.

Humm is it a WI-FI service? any wi-fi equipment can join?

The site doenst give enough information on how to join the network.

Now all employee of company in KL can IM when ever they like even it their company block the service.

I heard from the radio this morning...full implementation by next year end

I might pop by KL one of these days and review it.

Singapore has a similar metro wifi service. To sign up, they use either your existing Singnet account login or a mobile number. I haven't completed signup though, so I don't know whether they SMS you any confirmation.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

* "Initial Term" refers to the initial tenure of this Agreement, described in detail in Clause 16;

* "Renewal Term" refers to the renewed tenure of this Agreement, as described in detail in Clause 16;

16. Confidential Information

* Subscriber shall at all times maintain the confidentiality of all information imparted to him/her/it pursuant to these Terms and/or in connection with any Service. Subscriber shall not disclose or give to any third party any such information without the prior written consent of Service Provider.

12. Term

12.1. This Agreement shall commence on the Registration Date and continue for two (2 years ("Initial Term"). Upon the expiry of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall be renewed at the discretion of the Service Provider.

12.2. Subscriber shall not be entitled to terminate the Agreement at any time and for any reason whatsoever (save for termination pursuant to Clause 13) during the Initial Term or the Renewal Term.

19. Assignment

Subscriber shall not assign any of his/her/its rights or obligations under these Terms to any other person whatsoever. Service Provider may assign and/or novate these Terms to any third party and consent for the abovementioned is hereby deemed given by Subscriber.

http://www.wirelesskl.com/


I think for 500MB and 512Kbps , its pretty reasonable for light users to enjoy such as myself when primary isp goes down. I think its pretty fair. Good job to the government. I am not expecting this be a main-stream internet access but  512Kbps for 2 years with 500MB limit a month is pretty good for light surfers who just wants to lurk and get stuff. Thats about it. I think you can forget about BT , heavy downloading  !. Pretty good move I would say !

Let us discuss

Kindly post your opinion , feedback and even review !

Today i tried in DOME KLCC, pretty good. I manage to KO alots of  Capitol Policewoman in Facebook's My Hero ability...hahaha..
I jump 6 level with in 2 hours spending.... good..keep it up..plan to go their to use free wifi again.

On 16/5/08 around 3:30pm, I tried to get a connection at the building entrance next to DOME Cafe (KLCC).  I cannot get IP after attempting for a few minutes.  Do I have to be inside DOME Cafe?

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Added on May 20, 2008, 2:22 pmNeed to hide for WiMax this free wireless@kl just to let all of us keep quiet casue WiMax equ just can arrive on next year end, that why their invest WiMax base on Wifi Access point.

FREE just for lite use how about other user ... ?

heave use no need to use on that area if like that sure get block for the heave user.

Got any reset time on the free wireless services ?
if got how many minit reset once ?

Where do you get the info wimax equipment can only arrive next year end? The wifi KL is curretly riding on wimax backhaul which has already been deployed around KLCC area as according to the news. Information given during WCIT event that Wimax commercial roll out in Klang Valley on June 2008.

Written is that Wireless@KL is hotspot style wifi (at specific location e.g. cafe, restaurant etc) but not direct into your home type of free wifi. So don't think you will get wireless@KL if you are staying in an apartment, inside office or in your house.

I am pleased that the government decided to do this. It's a great move and hopefully there isn't any traffic congestion while using it. Anyway I have just registered and there is a usage meter on my account. What happens after I hit the 500MB limit? Will they reset it after a certain period?

Wednesday May 21, 2008 MYT 8:08:15 PM
Green Packet swings into the red
By Joseph Chin


KUALA LUMPUR: Green Packet Bhd swung into the red in the fist quarter ended March 31, 2008 with a net loss of RM2.73mil compared with a net profit of RM10.01mil a year ago.

Announcing the results Wednesday, it said revenue declined to RM22.34mil from RM31.41mil a year ago. Loss per share was 0.8 sen versus 3 sen last year.

It said the net loss was mainly from the substantial and expected higher operating cost incurred for the group's converged telecommunications business unit as its subsidiary and WimMAX operator Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (P1) builds up its network.

Group managing director and chief executive officer Puan Chan Cheong said the group's substantially higher investment in the broadband business this quarter was expected to ensure the successful commercial roll-out of the WiMAX services very soon.

"The loss after tax and minority interest is also partly attributable to higher share of associated companies' losses, and lower revenue from the solutions division as sales to China has yet to recover due to the pending award of 3G licence," the company said.

Earlier this week, Intel announced RM50mil investment into Green Packet to deploy Malaysia's first nationwide 802.16e WiMAX network.

http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?f...25&sec=business

Heard that connection is only 11Mb. Still 802.11b?

Yeah i also can detect but cannot connect to internet lousy provider

anybody try BT??? heheh...just joking