Andrew Davies to Launch Arwain:
Wireless, Internet access for everyone

Andrew Davies, AM Economic Development and ICT Minister for Wales will be launching the wireless broadband network Arwain on Tuesday 8th October.

Arwain Chair, Evan Jones explained what Arwain is; “Arwain enables local communities, educational establishments and businesses to benefit from affordable high speed Internet access not available through existing cable routes”.

Terry Price, Wales Director of the Scarman Trust added; “Many groups and organisations do not have the opportunity or resources for broadband Internet access which has created a gulf between those that have and those that don’t. Arwain’s aim is to make wireless access available to everybody.

For many community groups price is a key factor and these days access to information is crucial”.

Showcasing this technology, the launch will be held in Cardiff and will give those attending the opportunity to interact and experience wireless broadband first hand.

Arwain is free to users and makes available broadband internet access, donated by members, to the local business and residential communities.

Evan Jones, Chair for Arwain said: “The wireless Internet breaks down barriers to enable people to work or play anywhere. With Arwain you can log on, surf the web, send emails, or video-conference from almost anywhere; the top of a mountain, local park, car, or your favourite pub. All of this is possible without a tangle of wires”.

Arwain already has an Internet backbone covering much of Cardiff and reaching out into the valleys. The network is continuously expanding and Arwain is reaching further out throughout Wales.

For further information please contact Caroline Bielby on tel: 029 2049 5421 or email: launch@arwain.net

Posted 10/02/2002