LEXINGTON’S BLUE GRASS AIRPORT NOW OFFERS UNLIMITED FREE WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS

Lexington, KY - Travelers wishing to send e-mail, surf the internet, check the status of a flight or simply view the weather forecast can do so from all areas of the airport terminal. Blue Grass Airport now offers FREE unlimited wireless internet access terminal-wide. Blue Grass Airport was the first airport in the nation to offer this valuable service free of charge with no intention of charging for the service in the future.

The installation of wireless internet access in airports, hotels and coffee houses is not new. Airports typically contract with companies to install these systems in hopes of generating new sources of revenue. Under this arrangement a passenger is required to dial into a wireless network, provide billing information and a credit card is charged for access and use fees while on the system. At Blue Grass Airport there is no subscription required and no forms to fill out. Access to full T-1 wireless internet access is FREE.

Currently, travelers wishing to use the internet at many airports across the nation must either connect to pay phones or subscribe to a particular user and pay access and use fees ranging from $30 to $60 per month. In most cases, internet providers will vary from airport to airport leaving travelers confused and juggling multiple subscription services. In Lexington , subscribers to major wireless internet providers can access our system free of charge without installing additional software or hardware.

“We continue to look for ways to better meet the needs of our customers. The installation of free wireless internet will allow our travelers to better utilize their time at the airport and make use of the valuable information available on the internet”, said airport director, Michael Gobb.

Here’s How it Works

To access the service you will need a standard Wi-Fi (802.11b) wireless internet LAN card. Many newer devices have this card pre-installed. If your computer is not equipped with an 802.11b card, one can be purchased from any local computer retailer.

Or, plug an Ethernet connection to one of our many wireless enabled outlets located throughout the terminal. If you do not have a Wi-Fi card or are pressed for time these outlets work just like common pay phone connections. However, using the wireless technology, these connections are faster and FREE!.

To access the internet you will need to have a web browser such as Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator installed on your device.

Once you have a wireless card and a browser you simply need to plug the card in your laptop, power up your computer and experience the world wide web.

Wireless FAQ

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