wifi.brussels
Providing free internet access to bridge the digital divide and support the Smart City
Service overview
The wifi.brussels service ensures free and simplified internet access via a high-performance wireless infrastructure, available to both citizens and visitors. Thanks to the joint initiative of Paradigm and IRISnet, the Region benefits from open connectivity that reduces technological barriers.
This service, operationally managed by IRISnet, covers strategic areas ranging from outdoor public spaces to reception areas in institutional buildings, guaranteeing a public network aligned with the ambitions of a smart city.
Key characteristics:
- Free internet access in public spaces (markets, squares, parks)
- Wi-Fi coverage in metro stations and high-traffic locations
- Guaranteed connectivity in reception areas of public institutions and IRISnet partners
- Operational management and infrastructure maintenance by IRISnet
- Support for the deployment of new digital services (Smart City)
Key benefits:
- A concrete reduction of the digital divide in the Brussels-Capital Region
- Seamless access to information for the population and tourists
- An enabling infrastructure paving the way for Smart City services
- An improved citizen experience in transit and waiting areas
- A unified regional network, resulting from the collaboration between Paradigm and IRISnet