November 2004 in Science - November 18, 2004

November 18, 2004

• Taipei has announced plans to create the world's largest Wi-Fi grid, connecting nearly all its residents living in the Taiwan capital to the internet. The service has been announced to cost a user roughly $4.50-$12.00 U.S. per month for use, with the entire construction of the grid to cost the government $70 million U.S. dollars. It is due to be completed at the end of 2005, connecting 90% of the city. (Yahoo)