Taipei City Government

Mayor Ko Wen-je announced the launch of Taipei Wi-Fi Alliance service during a press event on October 6. Starting October 10, Taipei will boast a wi-fi network of 9,000 AP hotspots (6,000 by Taipei Free and 3,000 by Taipei Wi-Fi Alliance)—heralding the advent of a new era in free internet access.
According to the Department of Information Technology (DOIT), users will be able to access free wi-fi service at MRT stations, parking lots, government agencies, school campuses, libraries, department stores, convenience stores, cafés, movie theaters, and other places by logging in either with their Taipei Free account or via Taipei Wi-Fi Alliance App.
The Taipei Wi-Fi Alliance App will be available on Android and iOS platforms – the former to be released on October 10 while the latter pending approval. Those who already have a Taipei Free account can use the same account to sign in to enjoy free internet connection.
The first 9 private sector members to join the Taipei Wi-Fi Alliance include ATT 4 Fun, Cama café, SOGO, Taipei 101, FamilyMart, SPOT Huashan, Miramar, SHIN KONG MITSUKOSHI, and SKCINEMAS.
Reiterating his ideal of drawing on resources from the private sector for the public good, Ko pointed out that the alliance helps to reduce the burden of government spending from NT$120 million to NT$60 million a year.
DOIT Commissioner Lee Wei-bin noted that the establishment of Taipei Wi-Fi Alliance aims to integrate broadband infrastructure resources from the government, industry, and academy to benefit the public.
Lee added the alliance will seek to forge partnerships with TANET, 4FREE among other wi-fi service providers, as well as incorporating more business establishments to expand the scope of the free wi-fi service.