- Residents on the Cape Flats are now able to access unlimited free WiFi through Google.
- Google launched the service at 100 locations on Thursday, hoping to uplift some of the most vulnerable communities in Cape Town.
- It also announced a R14.7 million investment to support the economic empowerment of girls and women.
- Go to www.BusinessInsider.co.za for more.
Cape Flats residents across Cape Town now have access to unlimited free WiFi through Google.
Over 100 WiFi towers, called Google Stations, were launched by Google South Africa across Langa, Khayelitsha, Gugulethu, Delft, Elsies River, and Philippi on Thursday.
Google Africa director Nitin Gajria said the areas represent some of the most under-served communities in the country, with high unemployment and crime rates.
“By gaining access to information via the internet, we hope that people in these communities will get a more equal opportunity to learn and develop and live more empowered lives,” Gajria said.
@Google 4 South Africa Event "Google Station" free public wifi access 24hrs in SA in 100 locations including townships & remote areas @thinkfreewifi partners to this incredible project pic.twitter.com/zrje27vBYs
— Diana Schwarz / Diana Schwarz Attorneys (@DianaSchwarz81) November 7, 2019
Google said the WiFi will be accessible in residences, public areas, universities, transportation hubs and shopping malls.
Alongside its WiFi rollout, Google also announced a $1 million (roughly R14.7 million) investment in South Africa to support the economic empowerment of girls and women.
Business Insider South Africa previously reported that Cell C is hoping to use lamp posts, bus stops, transport hubs and council-owned buildings in Cape Town as WiFi hotspots.
The telecommunications company signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City of Cape Town last October, but no timelines for the project were given.
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