Using a laptop to be easier in HK; territory plans city-wide wi-fi hotspot

HONG KONG - Hong Kong is constantly striving to uphold it's image as one of the most technologically advanced cities in the world. Earlier this year the Hong Kong government launched a city-wide WiFi program that planned to turn the entire territory into a WiFi hotspot. Priority was given to busy public places, including libraries, public inquiry service centers, community halls and centers, as well as parks and Government buildings.

These measures have now been extended to Olympic coverage by Hong Kong's i-Cable Communications, who have exclusive new media rights to the Beijing games. This week the company announced the launch of a free WiFi service at around 800 hotspots for Cable TV's official Olympic website.

In Hong Kong's bustling metropolis, such a move will enable locals and tourists to keep up to date with the Games using their laptops, mobile phones or other portable PDA devices on a regular basis.