It’s going to be a lot easier for visitors to the Belleville Downtown District to stay connected, as the switch has been flipped on free Wi-Fi for use by people in the core.
The free Wi-Fi program was funded through a partnership between the Downtown District, Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board and the Province of Ontario, with one-third of the money coming from the Rural Economic Development Program.
Along with providing free internet access to visitors, the Wi-Fi system will also collect anonymous data on street traffic, unique visitors, average linger time and visitor return percentage, in order to help downtown businesses with future marketing plans, and to enhance the experiences they offer.
The free Wi-Fi access in common areas of the Downtown District is in addition to any free internet access already provided by individual businesses and can be accessed by selecting the “Downtown Wifi” option under the internet settings on your smart phone or other device.
