That’s right.  The ever expanding Wi-Fi all over Oahu from the likes of Hawaiian Telcom and Oceanic, is now expanding for free in Chinatown.  Yes, you don’t need to be a subscriber of Hawaiian Telcom or Oceanic anymore to use Wi-Fi in Chinatown.  Tri-Net Solutions has put out dozens of locations in Chinatown.  As you can see from the diagram, there are at least 25 areas for free Wi-Fi (Source: Honolulu Star Bulletin).

Only certain stores and restaurants are participating, with hopefully more locations setting up for free wi-fi.  Sites such as the Arts at Marks Garage and Fisher Hawaii at Fort Street Mall are a couple places that have installed the necessary hardware for the free wi-fi.  The hardware costs between $50-100 per antenna to allow people to get access to the internet.

As the Star Bulletin reported, there were already 98 users of the free wi-fi this week.  That’s promising numbers that I guarantee will continue to grow due to Chinatown turning into a more hip and vibrant place to hang out.

• Hawaiian Telcom Providing Free Wi-Fi to Internet Subscribers
• Hawaiian Telcom Announces Fastest Internet on the Island
• Free Wi-Fi in Hawaii for Oceanic Subscribers

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