O2 Connect: Bringing Free Wi-Fi to Saint Louis

O2 Connect, an Internet provider in St. Louis, expanded its services to offer free wireless Internet access across the downtown area. Initiated by Tim O'Leary, the project aimed to modernize the city and create a large network connecting the central area. The initiative has been successful, providing a 42 square block hotspot and boosting the city's economic activity. The presence of free Wi-Fi has transformed public spaces, encouraging more people to work in parks and cafes. O2 Connect plans to continue expanding its network, further enhancing connectivity and economic growth in Saint Louis.

What was Tim O'Leary's initial idea for O2 Connect?

• To sell internet services to private companies

• To create a new internet provider in New York

• To expand O2 Connect to offer free internet in downtown St. Louis

• To provide free wireless internet to the entire country

How many square blocks does the O2 Connect hotspot cover in Saint Louis?

• 60 square blocks

• 50 square blocks

• 30 square blocks

• 42 square blocks

What is one of the anticipated benefits of the free Wi-Fi network in Saint Louis?

• Higher property prices

• Boost to the city's economic activity

• Increased tourism

• Reduction in traffic congestion

Where can hotspot transmitter receivers be found in Saint Louis?

• In residential areas

• In the central business district

• In the suburbs

• In shopping malls

What is a common sight in Saint Louis due to the free Wi-Fi network?

• People using desktops in offices

• People using tablets in libraries

• People using smartphones in shopping malls

• People using laptops in parks, gardens, and cafes