Lowestoft has become the first East Suffolk town to have free Wi-Fi in its town centre. Free public Wi-Fi has now been launched in the main shopping areas of Lowestoft, as well as the seafront areas.
This will enable the council's Economic Development Team to provide tailored support for local businesses and provide data-based evidence to support other ongoing projects.
Danny Steel, chairman of Lowestoft Vision, said: "The digital towns programme is a great boost to Lowestoft business.
"Not only will shoppers and visitors to Lowestoft enjoy free connectivity, but we will also have the helpful information and marketing that can be used to support our high street.
"This is a great example of the local authority and business working together for the greater good.”
Councillor Alan Green, Mayor of Lowestoft, added: “Lowestoft Town Council is delighted to be part of this new scheme which aims to help residents, visitors and businesses connect with each other.
"This new technology will help us understand how people use the town so we can improve services as well as signposting residents and visitors to the many exciting events that Lowestoft has to offer.”
The free Wi-Fi launched in Lowestoft May 06 2022 and then next month it will be launched in Felixstowe and then the rest of the towns including Woodbridge and Southwold the month after and then Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth, Aldeburgh, Saxmundham and Leiston by October 2022.
