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Your support makes all the difference.Communications giant BT today launched an internet package that will boost the number of Wi-Fi hot spots in small to medium businesses.
The company hopes the new BT Business Total Broadband hub package will provide a timely boost to firms struggling with the credit crunch.
The service is aimed at enabling customers visiting businesses such as dentists, restaurants and hotels, to quickly and easily log-on to the internet while they wait for services.
Businesses can either offer the service to customers free of charge or by selling BT Openzone vouchers.
Users will be able to check email, surf the internet and use other services while using a separate, secure internet channel at broadband speeds.
BT said in addition to the broadband hotspots, customers can choose from more than 120,000 UK and Ireland commercial and residential locations to take advantage of the service.
Bill Murphy, BT Business managing director said: "Offering Wi-Fi adds value and is good customer service.
"It can also allow businesses to make incremental revenue. The service is helping our customers stay online and keep productive during these times."
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