Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Wi-Fi Internet Access at Calif. State Capitol

Continuing his commitment to expand broadband network access across California, Governor Schwarzenegger today announced a new Wi-Fi "California Hot Spot" available at the state Capitol in the Governor's Press Conference Room. The Governor's State and Consumer Services Agency (SCSA) and Department of General Services (DGS) are also working to establish a Wi-Fi "California Hot Spot" in the state Capitol basement cafeteria that will be available to the public.

"It is a priority of my Administration to make high speed internet more accessible to Californians throughout our state," Governor Schwarzenegger said. "Increasing wireless internet access at public facilities is a great way to achieve this goal and I look forward to announcing many more ‘California Hot Spots' in the future."

In addition to the Wi-Fi hot spot in the Governor's Press Conference Room at the Capitol, five other Wi-Fi access points are in the pilot phase at the following locations: Secretary of State office, The California Museum for History, Women & the Arts, Library and Courts II, Department of General Services and Office of State Publishing.

These Wi-Fi hot spots can be accessed with a wireless-enabled laptop to gain access to the Internet remotely without a password. "California Hot Spots" are currently funded through preexisting funding in the DGS budget.

On November 28, 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger created the California Broadband Initiative when he signed Executive Order S-23-06, making it a priority to promote widespread access to broadband and advanced communication services for Californians. For more information on the initiative and the "California Hot Spots," visit cahotspot.dgs.ca.gov.